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What could this wooden Newton Messagepad 100 be worth?

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flamaest

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Jan 16, 2006
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Hi,
I believe I have come across an original artifact which appears to be a rare original wooden Newton Messagepad 100 from 1992.

This unit is in perfect condition and I have been told it is the original solid wood mock up unit shown by Apple Computer during the the first few Apple conference shows in the late 80's.

I am attaching a picture, please make me an offer. I am in California and would be happy to provide video or a personal viewing of the artifact, if proximity permits.

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Thanks,
Fabian.
 
Wow that looks brand NEW. Where in the world did you keep it. Are the the orignal owner?
 
Yes, it is wood, I can tell by tapping the body lightly of the product with my hand.

It is near mint and original. I received it as a gift from a silicon vally widow. She told me where it came from. That's all i know.. looking for estimated value or offers to buy.

Fabian.
 
Hmm. really neat.That is defently one of a kind... Ask arn, he collects newton stuff.
 
macEfan said:
Hmm. really neat.That is defently one of a kind... Ask arn, he collects newton stuff.
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Sorry, I'm new to this board.. who is ARN..?

Thanks,
Fabian.
 
Apple gave out wooden newtons to a group that protested the Newton's demise...

don't know how many were distributed.

arn
 
arn said:
Apple gave out wooden newtons to a group that protested the Newton's demise...

don't know how many were distributed.

arn
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Thank you Arn, would you happen to know of this units value or of any interested parties?

Thanks,
Fabian
 
Airforce said:
Rare, but not one of a kind.
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ok then.... i didn't know there were more :) sill a very cool object. You could probally make $$$ by selling it on ebay....
 
Thanks for the "$$$".

Can someone suggest what I should set the "reserve" at on this unit? A starting price perhaps?

Thanks,
Fabian.
 
flamaest said:
Thanks for the "$$$".

Can someone suggest what I should set the "reserve" at on this unit? A starting price perhaps?

Thanks,
Fabian.
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What would you want to trade for it ??
 
arn said:
Apple gave out wooden newtons to a group that protested the Newton's demise...

don't know how many were distributed.

arn
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Well, that's just bizarre - why didn't they give them low-end units from inventory? If I got a wooden mock-up, I'd think they were mocking me :mad:
 
Les Kern said:
What would you want to trade for it ??
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not sure really, I am open to reasonable trade offers...

a PDA, memory cards, DVD burner, cash?

make an offer...

Thanks,
Fabian.
 
DaveP said:
If you do a google search for a wooden newton I found a newton collector who is looking to buy one: http://www.normalkid.com/collector/

Don't know if he would try to rip you off or something though
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That's my site, btw. And no, I wouldn't rip him off... but I'm also not really in the market anymore. :)

arn
 
arn said:
That's my site, btw. And no, I wouldn't rip him off... but I'm also not really in the market anymore. :)

arn
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""The wooden Newton was also distributed at the NDA Protest Rally at Apple after Newton was discontinued. Unfortunately, few seemed to have made it out of there. If anyone's got a spare one, I'd love to take it off your hands.""


Yes, I saw that site and tried to send and e-mail to 'him' but got a bounce... [now I know who ARN is :) ]

ARN, what do you think the ballpark value of this wooden unit is please? Could you spread the word to your fellow collectors to see if someone would be interested? Thanks again for sharing your wisdom!

Fabian.
 
flamaest said:
ARN, what do you think the ballpark value of this wooden unit is please? Thanks again for sharing your wisdom.
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no clue these days. ebay's your best bet. Back in the day I would have spent a reasonable amount of money for it (up to $200 probably).

Back then the rare items were sought after. Over the years, there's a lot less interest in it. So, hard to say. I'd say you could easily get $100 for it. Beyond that, it depends on the mood of the people who see it in auction. If you are luckly and catch the interest of two collectors, it could go for much more.

The most I saw a truly rare newton go for was about $1100 for a beta/prototype version of the original Newton.

arn
 
arn said:
That's my site, btw. And no, I wouldn't rip him off... but I'm also not really in the market anymore. :)

arn
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Haha, that's hillarious.
 
I am officially giving this unit away to a life long friend of mine who is a self described mac and Newton lover. He has a spot already picked out for it in his entertainment center.

Thanks everyone for the info about this unit!
Fabian.
 
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