Apple Announces the MessagePad 120 With Enhanced Features

Newton platform continues to offer a wide range of extensible
communications and software solutions

CUPERTINO, California--January 30, 1995--In a further refinement of its
Newton OS-based products, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the Apple
MessagePad 120, featuring one and two megabyte (MB) models, improved
industrial design and screen clarity as well as a variety of new
applications from third party developers and StarCore, Apple's Newton
software publishing and distribution arm.

"Overall, the MessagePad 120 represents the continued commitment to and
evolution of Apple's Newton-based hardware products and is a response to
customer feedback," said Shane Robison, vice president and general manager
of the Personal Interactive Electronic Division of Apple Computer.

"As the pioneers in the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) product category,
Apple is closely listening to the market to ensure that we deliver next
generation products that meet customers' needs. The MessagePad 120 is
proof that Apple continues to forge ahead in the evolution of its own
Newton-based products while continuing to work with third parties to
deliver a wide range of mobile professional and vertical market
solutions.

"The combination of both the technical improvements and the ongoing market
development by Apple and other Newton licensees such as Motorola and
Sharp, has increased Newton platform momentum in the marketplace."

Additionally, as part of the company's strategy to provide its customers
with robust, up-to-date system software, Apple announced today a system
update for Apple MessagePad 100 and 110 owners in the U.S.

MessagePad 120 Features

Based on extensive customer feedback, the MessagePad 120 will be available
in a 1MB and 2MB configuration, with the 2MB model providing users with
nearly triple the user storage space as compared to the MessagePad 110.
This additional memory can be used to store more custom and third party
software in the product's internal memory, thus freeing up the PCMCIA slot
for add-on communications products and peripherals. Both the 1MB and 2MB
versions of the MessagePad 120 have improved features over the earlier
models, which are designed to enhance the product's ease of use and
durability. Industrial design improvements include a removable lid,
improved screen visibility, and a PCMCIA lock located on the side,
allowing for fast and easy removal of PCMCIA cards when the lid is folded
back.

Responding to demands for mobile communications solutions, the PCMCIA slot
on the MessagePad 120 now has more than double the power rating, from 115
mA in the 110 to 325 mA in the 120, enabling MessagePad owners to use
add-on communications products and peripherals which require additional
power. Examples of such applications include high power modems for radio
frequency and wireless local area networking solutions.

Bundled Software and Hardware

Adding to the catalog of more than 100 commercial applications worldwide
for Newton OS-based products from StarCore and third parties, Apple has
created productivity-enhancing solutions for MessagePad users. The
MessagePad 120 comes bundled with the following products at no extra
charge:

-- Notion: The Newton List Manager. A personal manager for mobile
professionals, Notion makes it easy to create and manage lists, juggle
complex tasks and manage projects more effectively.

In addition, the 2MB configuration comes with:

-- Pocket Quicken for Newton: The market-leading, mobile finance software
by Intuit, designed specifically for Newton OS- based products, makes
tracking personal and business finances while on the road, fast and easy.
Pocket Quicken enables users to enter data once at the point of
transaction, thus saving time and improving accuracy. Pocket Quicken can
be used as a standalone personal finance manager or as a data capture
device that can seamlessly communicate with desktop Quicken on a Windows-
or Mac OS-based personal computer. A coupon for a complementary copy is
included;

-- eWorld: Apple's newest online service. Using NewtonMail, the electronic
mail system for the MessagePad, users can connect to eWorld and exchange
e-mail with subscribers of many online services including CompuServe,
AppleLink, America Online and Internet. A coupon valid for a complementary
month of eWorld service is included;

-- An external data/fax modem (2400/9600 bits per second [bps]): Stay in
touch anytime, anywhere with the MessagePad 120. Users can fax documents,
send and receive e-mail messages and retrieve information from online
bulletin boards;

-- PowerNeWS: A news service from Pen Tekk Software for Newton OS-based
products that enables MessagePad users to keep abreast of the news with
personalized reports tailored to their specific needs and interests. A
coupon for a complementary month of service is included.

The MessagePad 120 Offers Solutions

Designed for mobile professionals who need more than just a simple
organizer, the MessagePad 120 provides extensible communications solutions
and the power to capture, organize and communicate information from the
palm of your hand. It can be customized to meet the needs of the
individual user with a variety of software titles and third party
communications products (see release entitled, "Apple Outlines Plethora of
Newton Wireless Communications Solutions at MessagePad 120 launch," for
details).

Recognizing that software solutions are critical to enhancing the
productivity of MessagePad customers, Apple continues to offer a range of
compelling titles, both from StarCore and third party developers. Examples
of such titles from StarCore include: ACT! for Newton, the best selling
desktop contact manager optimized for Newton OS-based devices; Berlitz
Interpreter, which translates 20,000 words and 15,000 phrases in five
languages; and PowerForms by Sestra, Inc., containing business and
personal forms for mobile professionals. StarCore is also offering, for a
limited time, the Newton Enhancement Pack - a 2MB PCMCIA flash card
preloaded with three top selling titles: Newton Utilities, four
applications with unique features that maximize memory and manage your
software; Graffiti, the popular data entry software by Palm Computing; and
Action Names by iambic Software, which extends the functionality of the
built-in address book and calendar on your MessagePad. The three titles on
a 2MB card are available in computer stores worldwide, priced in the
United States at $149.

Distribution and Availability

The Apple MessagePad 120 will be available today across the United States
in more than 1,000 computer retailers, Apple resellers and consumer
electronic stores. The product is currently available in Germany and
expected to be available in France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
and various countries throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia. Pricing
and bundled software will vary between countries, so customers should
check with their local retailer for details.

Pricing

The Apple Message Pad 120 with a 1MB configuration is Apple priced at
US$599 and the 2MB configuration is US$699. Pricing will vary outside the
United States, international customers should contact their local Apple
Computer dealer or reseller for specific pricing information.

System 1.3 Update Features

Two versions of the system update are available, version 1.3 (414313) for
MessagePad 100 users, and version 1.3 (345025) for MessagePad 110 users.
Among the software enhancements, the upgrade increases the reliability of
erasing PCMCIA flash cards and improves the product's ability to remember
user preferences. Notification windows, such as alarms, now remain open
when the MessagePad goes to sleep, allowing users to receive notification
even when the Newton is unattended for a period of time and the '*' and
'#' characters may now be used when dialing phone numbers from the call
slip. For example, users may set the dialing prefix to '*70' to turn off
call waiting, if their phone system allows it.

System 1.3 Distribution

The system update, as well as the Newton modem and Motorola set up
packages, can be obtained using a personal computer, modem, and the Newton
Connection Kit or a serial cable, from the following online services:
eWorld, Applelink, America OnLine, CompuServe, Genie, and the Internet at:
Info.Hed.Apple.Com. [For the specific online pathways, see Editor's Note
at the end of this release.] In addition, customers can receive the 1.3
system update with a Newton serial or PCMCIA modem by dialing into the
Newton Enhancement Server for automatic download at: 1 (800) NEWTON9 or
(408) 639-8669. Customers without access to online services can receive
the System 1.3 update on a diskette for a nominal shipping and handling
charge by calling 1-800-315-2246, starting February 6th. Customers who
need additional technical assistance regarding the update may call 1-800-
SOS-APPL.

It is strongly recommended that users synchronize their MessagePad with a
Connection Kit or back up to a PCMCIA card prior to installing any system
update.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information
industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy to use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal
digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple
(NASDAQ:AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products,
technologies and services for the business, education, consumer,
scientific & engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.

Apple Computer Inc
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