PBC First to Publish Newsletter on Newton

We are proud to announce that once again we are leading the way in providing innovative information about stylus-based, mobile computers. Back in January 1991, we started publishing the first newsletter dedicated to covering pen-based technologies. On March 16, 1994, we announced at CeBIT ’94 in Hannover, Germany, that starting immediately, Pen-Based Computing/Newton will be available on a PDA.

Of course the paper version of the newsletter will continue to be the most common distribution method. However, starting with the February/March 1994 issue, each month’s entire issue, including all text and graphics, will be available for platforms based on the Newton system. Subscribers will be able to receive their issues by electronic mail through systems directly connected or gatewayed to the Internet.

This presents some very exciting opportunities. First, users will be able to take full advantage of the computing power in the Newton to search for text, annotate with digital ink, and copy and paste notes to any application. In the future, users will be able navigate using additional hypertext links and perform operations using Newton’s Intelligent Assistant. Also, you can expect us to support additional PDA and mobile computing platforms as customers request.

Perhaps even more important is our shift to electronic distribution. This means that PBC/Newton will be available to our subscribers around the world essentially within the same hour. We view this as simply another way to better serve our readers.

As a special limited-time promotion, Pen-Based Computing/Newton will be priced at 50% of the paper version. After May 31, 1994, subscription rates will be priced at 75% of the paper version. As always, subscribers can choose to pay in any of the twelve currencies currently accepted for Pen-Based Computing.

As the Editor of the newsletter, I’d like to welcome you all to Pen-Based Computing/Newton and the true arrival of personal, electronic, digital publishing.