Newton Archive

  • The Newton Messagepad that got away

    The Newton Messagepad that got away

    This week at CrunchGear, we’re looking back at some of our favorite gadgets from the not-so-distant past — old phones, computers, media players, toys… those devices that still stand out in our memories despite their obsolescence. Feel free to contribute some of your own nostalgia. Back in college there was this guy Joel who was always [...]

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  • The Top Ten Groundbreaking Slates

    The Top Ten Groundbreaking Slates

    Tomorrow is a big day. Apple will be revealing a brand new product to the masses. While we don’t know what it will be called, we’re quite certain Jobs will be unveiling the much-anticipated Apple Tablet. While the Apple Tablet may very well revolutionize the tablet industry–as their previous products have done many times before–it [...]

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  • Apple brings back Newton designer, defines irony

    Apple brings back Newton designer, defines irony

    That fact that Apple has rehired Michael Tchao, one of the original Newton developers, is likely to stir up stories and posts about the Apple tablet. But the man has had a storied past in the CE field and Apple might have brought him back on board after a 15 year hiatus just because of his impressive resume. Or they need help on the Apple tablet marketing. Actually, that's probably exactly why Apple needs him back.

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  • Netbook + mouse = Newton Mogo Mouse for netbooks

    Netbook + mouse = Newton Mogo Mouse for netbooks

    Is this not the most impressive thing you have ever seen? It's the Newton Mogo Mouse, a mouse for netbooks. Very fancy.

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