Computing Dictionary
Apple Newton definition
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.
(http://newton.apple.com/).
Handwriting recognition example (http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~jxm/tablespoons.html).
(1997-09-12)
