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-oNperipherals 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. Start . {HaNdwritiNg recogNitioN example (http://www-persoNal.eNgiN.umich.edu/~jxm/tablespooNs.html)}. (1997-09-12)
