Apple Newton 1998 Inspiration

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Description, research, and identification of a post-1975 communication product or service idea that publically failed.
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Apple Newton 1998 Inspiration
The Apple Newton was a handheld (PDA) personal digital assistant. This PDA was the first electronic device to use the feature handwriting recognition. Apple started developing the software in 1987 with the first shipment of devices releasing August 1993. This handheld device was one of Apple’s first major failures discontinuing February 27, 1998. The Apple Newton primary feature was its touchscreen. The Apple Newton was priced at 699.99 American dollars and included a touch pin stylus. Some of the features included in the Apple Newton were notes, names, dates, calculators, currency converter, and world clock. The Apple Newton focused on the special feature of allowing consumers to handwrite and convert it over into readable text. The stylus also allowed easy use of the other applications on the device. Another focus feature of the Apple Newton was to allow consumers to share and transfer files onto other Mac and Windows devices with Newton installed. Michael Tchao presented the idea to Apple CEO at the time John Sculley. Who later helped get the design of the product underway. The primary issue that leads to the failure of the Apple Newton began with the difficulty in creating small custom parts for the device. This issue was confirmed by Lanents Capps “We were just way ahead of the technology”. Lanets also confirmed that they were having difficulty getting the Apple Newton to function before the release date.
There were also issues with its key feature handwriting recognition and the touch screen feature. After multiple attempts or writing simple phrases, the device continuously showed inaccurate recognition. This leading to the primary downfall of the device. You can’t have a touch screen device that has a defective touch screen, right? Ultimately the product was recalled and discontinued with issues in manufacturing and its primary feature.
Although the device failed to be the first successful PDA touch screen handwriting device. It inspired devices that we use today such as the popular Apple IPad. The Apple IPad today not only recognizes your handwriting but it allows customers to draw, sign, and write. The Apple iPad also kept some of Newton’s original features such as contacts, world clock, and file sharing. The Apple iPad is now in its fifth generation and has successfully sold over 12.7 million units beating the 300,000 Apple Newton units.

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