NTLK Interesting item on eBay web site item#266254877: Newton 2100 in perfect condition

From: lucaschi@tpts1.seed.net.tw
Date: Wed Feb 23 2000 - 10:46:31 EST


I saw this item for sale at eBay, the world's largest personal trading community, and thought that you might be interested.

Title of item: Newton 2100 in perfect condition
Seller: lucaschi@tpts1.seed.net.tw
Starts: Feb-20-00 23:30:32 PST
Ends: Mar-01-00 23:30:32 PST
Price: Currently $500.00
To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=266254877

Item Description:
        Newton 2100, Original, super clear and in excellent condition. With it you can travel arround the world, finish your business without a heavey notebook. It do all the things with a notebook you need. You can see the information on Apple wed site. I am not good in English to describe it, but I guarantee you will enjoy it.
On Feb-22-00 at 06:07:36 PST, seller added the following information:
Newton features quote from internet
Newton Intelligence

Newton Recognition Architecture

* Recognizes handwriting -- printed, cursive, or a mixture of the two--with the assistance of a 93,000-word, built-in word list
* Lets you add words to the built-in word list
* Includes four pop-up keyboards: typewriter, numeric, phone, and time/date
* Recognizes graphics and symmetrical objects

Newton Communications Architecture

* Provides built-in support for serial communications, external keyboard, PC Card modems, sending and receiving faxes, and e-mail
* Supports Internet and intranet protocols
* Supports Ethernet or LocalTalk LAN connections
* Supports Group 3 and Class II fax machines

Intelligent Assistance Architecture

* Helps users complete repetitive tasks including communications, scheduling, finding, and reminding
* Contains smart defaults that anticipate your needs, saving you time in entering data
* Integrates data from different built-in applications
* Supports third-party extensions

Newton Hardware Architecture

* StrongARM SA-110 RISC processor at 162 MHz
* Newton custom system chip set-ASIC
* 8MB of RAM (4MB of DRAM, 4MB of Flash RAM)
* 8MB of mask ROM
* Low-power, transflective 4.9-in. by 3.3-in. (129.8-mm by 83.2-mm) liquid crystal display (480 by 320 pixels at 100 dpi, with 16-level gray scale and EL backlight)
* Nonglare resistive tablet and full-size pen
* Two Type II PC Card slots (3 V and 5 V cards)
* Newton InterConnect external port supporting serial connections or LocalTalk, serial modem interface, power in and out, audio in and out (line level), autodock (requires Newton Serial Adapter)
* One internal serial slot supporting serial connections or LocalTalk, serial modem interface, serial keyboard (option), power in and out, audio in and out (line level)
* Dual-mode infrared transceiver for wireless data transfer at up to 115 Kbits/s (IrDA mode) and 38.4 Kbits/s (ASK mode) within 3.28 ft. (1 m)
* Built-in speaker
* Built-in microphone
* Fast charge for optional Newton Rechargeable Battery Pack that charges in 1 hour when in sleep mode
* Optional external Newton 9W Power Adapter for unit operation or fast charging of Newton Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
* Protective removable screen lid
* Integral pen storage

Communications capabilities

* Communicates via e-mail or taps into the Internet or an intranet with an optional wired or wireless modem card and included software
* Faxes using optional fax modem (automatic cover-page generation, post-formatting)
* Supports serial, IrDA, and network printers
* Receives and stores wireless messages and pages using optional messaging cards
* Beams notes, name cards, appointments, and packages using high-speed infrared technology
* Automatically dials phone calls with assistance from intelligent auto-dialing (DTMF or modem dialing)
* Connects to cellular or GSM phones for wireless data and fax communications with optional PC Modem Card

Power requirements

* Newton 9W Power Adapter (optional)
- Universal, 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Three adapter plugs: U.K., Europe, and Australia
* Built-in fast charger for optional NiMH battery pack
* Power sources: four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (included), optional Newton 9W Power Adapter, or optional Newton Rechargeable Battery Pack

Computer connectivity requirements

* Works with PC-compatible computers with 80486 or later processors running Windows 3.1 or later; at least 8MB of RAM
* Works with Mac OS-based computers with 68030 or later processors and system software version 7.1 or later: at least 8MB of RAM with 4MB available (12MB recommended for a PowerPC processor-based computer, requires Newton Serial Adapter and Newton Serial Cable for Windows or Mac OS-based computers)
* Requires CD-ROM drive for accessing electronic documentation and software

Printer support

* Offers built-in printer support for Apple LaserWriter Plus (and other PostScript-equipped LaserWriter printers), Personal LaserWriter LS, and Personal LaserWriter 300, as well as StyleWriter printers and Hewlett-Packard DeskWriter printers (requires Newton Serial Adapter and Serial Cable)
* Works with the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 6MP and DeskJet 340 through IrDA

Fax machine support

* Supports Group 3 and Class II fax machines

Size and weight

* Height: 1.1 in. (27.5 mm)
* Width: 4.7 in. (118.7 mm)
* Depth: 8.3 in. (210.3 mm)
* Weight: 1.4 lb. (0.64 kg) with alkaline batteries

Operating environment

* Temperature: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
* Transit temperature: -13 to 140 F (-25 to 60 C) for up to 48 hours, 5% to 95% noncondensing relative humidity

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