Apple Offers the Newton Power Organizer Pack Free to New MessagePad Purchasers
CUPERTINO, Calif. — October 3, 1994 — Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq-N M: AAPL) has announced that anyone who purchases a Newton MessagePad 110 or 100 between October 1 and December 31, 1994, can receive the Newton Power Organizer Pack free at Apple authorized resellers nationwide while supplies last.
A $250 retail value, the Newton Power Organizer Pack features two StarCore software applications — Notion: The Newton List Manager and ExpensePlus — and two accessories: an external fax modem and a limited edition Newton MessagePad travel bag. The Newton Power Organizer Pack is ideal for mobile business professionals who need to easily receive, communicate, access and organize information while they're on the go.
Items featured in the Newton Power Organizer Pack include:
Notion: The Newton List Manager allows Newton MessagePad owners to access more than 100 ready-to-use list templates for keeping track of everything from project tasks to vacation itineraries, making it easy to organize, prioritize and send information.
ExpensePlus lets anyone who travels easily record, organize and compile expenses on their Newton MessagePad and upload the data to popular spreadsheets used on personal computers.
The Newton External Fax Modem, a small, lightweight communications device, gives people the ability to send faxes, receive e-mail and connect to on-line services from their Newton MessagePad.
The two software packages and the external fax modem come packaged in a limited edition Newton travel bag.
The StarCore software titles, formatted on both Macintosh and Windows floppy diskettes, will come with a special package downloader utility that will allow computer users to immediately transfer the applications to their Newton MessagePad. With this special utility, Macintosh computer owners can simply use their standard serial cable to download the applications to their Newton MessagePad. Windows PC users will be supplied with a special downloader cable when they call 1-800-242-3374.
People who would like the added benefit of transferring and synchronizing information between their Newton MessagePad and their Macintosh or Windows computer should purchase the Newton Connection Kit 2.0 for either Macintosh or Windows, which includes all the required cables and is available at resellers nationwide.
To receive the names of Apple authorized resellers near them, consumers can call 1-800-365-3690, ext. 100. For more information on StarCore titles, consumers can call 1-800-708-STAR.
Apple Computer Inc. s StarCore group, a part of the Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) Division, publishes and distributes software on PCMCIA cards and floppy diskettes for devices based on Newton technology.
Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy to use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets prodqcts, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, scientific & engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.
NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Newton and Macintosh are registered trademarks and MessagePad, Newton Connection Kit and StarCore are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Notion is a trademark of Eidetic, Inc. ExpensePlus is a trademark of State of the Art, Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
CONTACT:
Sara Faiola or Heidi Davis of Faiola Davis Public Relations,213-933-4959, for Apple Computer