Apple Newton


Apple Newton

(computer)A Personal Digital Assistant produced by Apple Computer. The Newton provides a clever, user-friendlyinterface and relies solely on pen-based input. Eagerlyanticipated, the Newton uses handwriting recognition softwareto "learn" the users handwriting and provide reliablecharacter recognition.

Various third-party software applications are available andadd-on peripherals like wireless modems for Internetaccess are being sold by Apple Computer, Inc. and itslicensees.

Newton Inc.'s NewtonOS competes with Microsoft Corporation's Windows CE, and was to be compatible withDEC's StrongARM SA-1100, an embedded 200MHzmicroprocessor, which was due in 1998.

http://newton.apple.com/.

Handwriting recognition example.