Apple Newton MessagePad 2000

In September 2009 I started to downsize this collection to a few items and then archived this section to its own subdomain at the start of October 2011. Remaining items sold off in mid 2024.

This system

In January 2006 I purchased (via eBay) a MessagePad 2000 unit and keyboard in original boxes.

Images

The box for the MessagePad 2000. - mp2000-01.jpg mp2000-01.jpg, 1200x900, 165KB
The box for the MessagePad 2000.
The carry pouch that is compatible with at least the MessagePad 130 and MessagePad 2000. - mp2000-02.jpg mp2000-02.jpg, 1200x900, 175KB
The carry pouch that is compatible with at least the MessagePad 130 and MessagePad 2000.
The carry pouch open. On the right is the MessagePad with a variety of card holders on the left. - mp2000-03.jpg mp2000-03.jpg, 1200x900, 188KB
The carry pouch open. On the right is the MessagePad with a variety of card holders on the left.
The front of the unit with the screen cover closed. Unfortunately there is a piece missing from the cover at the upper hinge. - mp2000-04.jpg mp2000-04.jpg, 1200x900, 187KB
The front of the unit with the screen cover closed. Unfortunately there is a piece missing from the cover at the upper hinge.
The front of the unit again except now the screen cover has been flipped around to the back out of the way. - mp2000-05.jpg mp2000-05.jpg, 1200x900, 178KB
The front of the unit again except now the screen cover has been flipped around to the back out of the way.
On the right hand side of the unit are two PCMCIA slots (one with the card partially removed) and the opening for the battery compartment. The battery holder pictured holds four AA batteries and an alternate rechargeable pack was available. - mp2000-06.jpg mp2000-06.jpg, 1200x900, 182KB
On the right hand side of the unit are two PCMCIA slots (one with the card partially removed) and the opening for the battery compartment. The battery holder pictured holds four AA batteries and an alternate rechargeable pack was available.
The top of the unit features the slot for the stylus and the IR port on the outside. Under a cover are the serial port (non-standard connector) and the DC power input. - mp2000-07.jpg mp2000-07.jpg, 1200x900, 188KB
The top of the unit features the slot for the stylus and the IR port on the outside. Under a cover are the serial port (non-standard connector) and the DC power input.
The newton with the screen rotated is propped up on its lid and the keyboard attached. - mp2000-08.jpg mp2000-08.jpg, 1200x900, 195KB
The newton with the screen rotated is propped up on its lid and the keyboard attached.
The box for the Newton Keyboard which can be used on any Newton running at least version 2.0 of Newton OS. - mp2000-09.jpg mp2000-09.jpg, 1200x900, 149KB
The box for the Newton Keyboard which can be used on any Newton running at least version 2.0 of Newton OS.
The newton keyboard and its travel pouch. Also pictured is the adapter for the MessagePad 2000 to allow serial devices with a din-8 connector to connect. - mp2000-10.jpg mp2000-10.jpg, 1200x900, 184KB
The newton keyboard and its travel pouch. Also pictured is the adapter for the MessagePad 2000 to allow serial devices with a din-8 connector to connect.

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