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Stylus Pen for the Apple Newton MessagePad Model H1000

Stylus Pen for the Apple Newton MessagePad Model H1000

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Description
Apple Computer Corporation introduced its Newton personal digital assistant in 1993. Data was to be entered using stylus pens like this on. Although the instrument was rich with features, high cost and poor handwriting recognition led to commercial failure.
See 1999.0290.01 for the Apple Newton itself.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Portable Computer, Personal Digital Assistant Component
Date made
1993
maker
Apple Computer, Inc.
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 cm x 1 cm x.4 cm; 5 1/8 in x 3/8 in x 3/16 in
ID Number
1999.0290.03
accession number
1999.0290
catalog number
1999.0290.03
Credit Line
James F. Young
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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