The Motorola Marco was a

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-based

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from

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, launched in January 1995 at

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. It was unique in that it included a compatible

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and ARDIS network radio antenna, which allowed users to check and send e-mails, as well as receive and send text messages. In 2007, Motorola dusted off the Marco moniker and used it as the name for a new cell phone line.

Hardware specifications

The Marco depended on a vigorously changed form of the MessagePad 120 in a custom case with remote capacities. It utilized a similar 20

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610 processor with a modified 5 MB

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and 1 MB of

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. Newton OS 1.3 utilized 544 KB, leaving 480 KB accessible for client information. Extra room could be extended through the

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Type II opening. There was actual space briefly opening which was closed off and not empowered in programming. The monochrome LCD screen showed 320 x 240 pixels.

References

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External links

Newtman's Motorola Marco site
Apple Newton

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Personal digital assistants