Gallery: Remembering the Apple Newton's Prophetic Failure and Lasting Impact

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    The original Apple Newton MessagePad. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    The Newton promised a simple, portable, use-everywhere experience. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    A look into the potential future of the Newton. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    Newton's marketing materials promised a device that could take notes as well as any pad of paper--and in fact even better. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    A Newton prototype--the challenges of creating a pocket-sized device were immense. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    Newton prototype detail. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    Despite its failure to catch on, Newton created a splash in computing circles. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    Although paltry now, 2MB of expandable memory was plenty in 1993. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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