Ordering Instructions

We are now ready to take orders for the Upgrade kits. The kit (DISPKIT-001) will include: one Clear-Finish Touchscreen with a self adhesive backing; one White backlight with crimped solder tabs, and instructions on how to install them. Please note: Soldering of two backlight power-leads is required to complete backlight installation.

This kit does NOT include any Apple manufactured parts - our hardware has been designed and manufactured to fit and function like the original Apple components, with the following stipulations: (If you don't understand something, please contact us.)

the touchscreen is made to be more transparent than the Apple original so it has no diffusion layer on the surface. This means that light reflects off of the surface in much the same way as it does on a Palm III PDA or Compaq IPAQ.

since the touchscreen is made by a new supplier the "activation" pressure is increased, so more touch-pressure is required when writing. Also, the process uses a very fine layer of spacer dots that are noticeable if dragging a pen across the surface of the touchscreen. Our touchscreens are in use right now in a data entry application involving a number of Newton MP2000s, and no problems have been reported.

the backlight draws the same current as the Apple original (about 25ma), but emits LESS light (only 4.7 Foot-Lamberts vs. Apple's 6.5 Foot-Lamberts). This does not detract from the usability, and actually makes for a much more "eye-appealing" screen. Our backlight slightly reduces the overall "lit" area while giving the LCD an appearance closer to ink-on-paper.

Included instructions will detail how to disassemble your MP2x00, replace the backlight and touchscreen, and reassemble. Experience with a soldering iron is required. We do NOT advise doing the upgrade yourself, unless you have experience servicing consumer electronics. If done improperly this procedure can damage or destroy your Newton, and we cannot be held responsible for lost information or material damages.

The following individuals may be offering installation of the kit as a service. Please contact them to make arrangements for installation: (We are unable to endorse any of these installers. Their contact information is included only for your convenience.)

Spain: Daniel Padilla http://dev.newtontalk.net/~dpadilla/ [daniel.padilla@wanadoo.es]

USA (Denver): Charles Lewis: [cjkjlewis@attbi.com]

Germany: Ralf Neerfeld: [ralf.neerfeld@web.de]

Canada: Ferdi Ozguner: [fozguner@ualberta.ca]

Worldwide: Jeffrey McMurtrie at Hand-Media

We will update the list of installers on the website as we get more information.

The complete kit is $125US + $7 shipping/handling. We'll be accepting payments via PayPal or money order. Additional charges apply for International Shipping charges and for residents of Georgia.

Anti-Glare versions of the touchscreen are available, please contact us for more information.

IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A KIT:

Email us at orders@adago.net with your name, shipping address, payment method (Paypal preferred, no credit cards only funds transfers) and quantity. Make sure the message subject is: DISPKIT-001 Order Request. This address is for orders only!

WAIT for an order confirmation number to be emailed to you. This should be ready in the less than 72 hours. We'll include the billing total in the email and payment instructions.