<computer> A Personal Digital Assistant produced by Apple
Computer. The Newton provides a clever, user-friendly
interface and relies solely on pen-based input. Eagerly
anticipated, the Newton uses handwriting recognition software
to "learn" the users handwriting and provide reliable
character recognition.
Various third-party software applications are available and
add-on peripherals like wireless modems for Internet
access are being sold by Apple Computer, Inc. and its
licensees.
Newton Inc.'s NewtonOS competes with Microsoft
Corporation's Windows CE, and was to be compatible with
DEC's StrongARM SA-1100, an embedded 200MHz
microprocessor, which was due in 1998.
Home.
Handwriting recognition example.
(1997-09-12)
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