< 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.
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