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| Finally acquired my first Newton... no serial adaptor | |
| Posted by: TechEdison on 2023-07-15 11:00:26 ...among a haul that also included 4 Palms and an Apple iie system (which I've also been after for a while). All units desperately need cleaned, which I can do at my work (we clean and repair electronic point of sale hardware). It's an MP2000 with the MP2100 upgrade sticker, a pcmcia modem, and a pcmcia 12mb flash card. It included the rechargeable battery (dead), AA tray, and keyboard. Unfortunately though, we couldn't track down the proprietary JAE->8pin serial adaptor. IF somebody had a spare, I'd be interested in buying one or trading for something else. I plan to use this device for logging setlists at live jam shows. Feels appropriate for the task.    | |
| Posted by: Byrd on 2023-07-15 21:19:48 There are a few options to do away with the 2000/2100 dongle, notably a USB daughterboard: Newton Sales - USB-001 Internal USB Board -Eliminate The Need for Using a Serial Adapter-Newtonian Paradise is the source for newton related accessories, upgrades and repairs. All services from the site are guaranteed
www.newtonsales.com
DIY internal serial connector: There was also someone who made a serial daughterboard pre made, but I can't find it today. JB | |
| Posted by: splorp on 2023-07-16 07:18:41 Our pal @androda makes an internal serial board for the MP2000/2100 as well. Unfortunately, it’s out of stock at the moment, but I can vouch for it’s quality. Based on my own experience, I wouldn’t touch Newton Sales with a ten foot stylus. | |
| Posted by: superjer2000 on 2023-07-31 19:27:32 If you get an Ethernet card I’m pretty sure (virtually certain) you can sync with that as well. | |
| Posted by: Quadraman on 2023-08-11 15:42:51 Does that have screen rot, or is the lighting just really bad? | |
| Posted by: Byrd on 2023-08-12 02:09:41 Just the pic I'd say - the backlighting diminishes over time in heavily used Newtons (or buzzed more); there were some aftermarket EL light upgrades developed for it over the years. | |
| Posted by: jlindsay26 on 2023-10-06 07:16:02 If you’re still looking for the serial adapter the eBay seller RyanCook11 has a couple for sale he’s asking $30 plus shipping. I offered $25 and he accepted that. Not cheap but a fair price Looks like he has two left | |
| Posted by: jlindsay26 on 2023-10-06 07:20:23 Years ago when I first picked up a Newton 2100 I seem to recall using IR to get Ethernet setup and then using that to transfer file honestly haven’t really used mine in years but I went ahead and got the serial adapter to have it | |
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