The Apple Newton may have been canned by Steve Jobs as part of his efforts to get Apple out of the red in the late 90s, just when the most powerful and promising models were coming out. It might also have been criticised early on for its quirks. Many have openly stated that it was ahead of its time and that this was the reason it was a commercial failure.

Yet the Newton is still, by and large, one impressive digital gadget in many ways. Imagine! This year it turns fourteen. Here’s a ‘Getting Started’ video that shows some of its features. I still find it immensely powerful and impressive and can’t help but dream of how a modern Newton would look like. (enough with the iPhone already!)