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Absolutely!

I’m not exactly sure how they were managed, but that make sense. I’ll have to dig the install CD out of storage and see if there’s any technical data included.

Ok, I have another one … Transoft SCSI-Net. This was a SCSI hub that allowed up to six Macs to share a single SCSI device, usually a hard drive. In the configuration we had at Image Club Graphics (circa 1994 to 1996), each Mac ran client software and had an accelerated SCSI card (something...

I would suggest contacting Frank Gründel at PDA-Soft. He is the most knowledgeable person I known for determining what to do with Newton hardware issues. There are a few folks on the NewtonTalk mailing list that have complete various repairs as well.

Speaking of AT&T gear … I have both an EO Communicator 440 and 880, in the box. Those are a couple of the oddball tablets in the collection.

I believe it was an HDMI adapter/upscaler.

An adapter is nice to have kicking around, regardless. If you can’t locate an actual Newton adapter, there are a number of commonly available Sony adapters that work quite well. From the Newton FAQ: Which power adapters can I use?

I didn’t take a many photos today, but here’s a handful of things I enjoyed.

Hey! Another Canadian! I’ll be the guy with the MessagePad 2100.

The Japanese edition is basically the same layout, images, order of sections … just translated.

I have a copy of Defying Gravity (and a copy of the Japanese translation). In fact, I actually had three additional copies in my Newton collection that I just gave away on the NewtonTalk mailing list this week! And … I re-read it every few months! Agreed, they should be more images of the...

I’ve listed a number of 3D printable replacement part designs for Aapple Newton devices in the Newton FAQ. 🔗 Can I create replacement parts for my Newton device using a 3D printer? There currently isn’t a Newton category in the wiki … is it ok to go ahead and add one?

I’ll make sure to document some of the festivities at any rate.

Yes, VCF PNW is happening! I’ll be there … with at least one Newton device in tow. May 2 – 3, 2026 Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168 https://vcfpnw.org

The hum is always present in backlit Newton devices. It’s caused by the switching power circuit and affects the high voltage transformer associated with the EL backlight. I’m wondering if pulling things apart and reassembling the eMate moved a few things slightly to cause the hum to be more...