This is actually really good. When you watch this, keep in mind that this was announced May 1992, and came out August 1993.
Also keep amount its specs:
CPU: ARM 610 (RISC) @ 20 MHz
RAM: 640K internal, 4MB PCMCIA
Display: 336 x 240 reflective LCD
Interface: touch-screen w/ stylus
Ports: RS422 serial, Infrared
Expansion: one PCMCIA (Type II) slot
OS: Newton OS v1.05
When this came out it was really ahead, and some analysts may say TOO ahead, which makes sense why this product did not do so well (and maybe the $699 price tag). The market was not ready for an all in one PDA/Note Taking Device.
Another thing to realize is that the hardware really wasn't the most advanced during its time. As unsuccessful as this product was, it does show what Apple is all about and that is implementing the right software.
It proves that the Apple Tablet will have revolutionary software if it is going to be start or re-revolutionize the market. Just like the iPhone, iPod, and the Machintosh.
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