SNKB-M1997-61K-62

Original specs/details

Full Name Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard
Part NumberPart Number
The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.
D661-0963
Market Model Name/Feature CodeMarket Model Name/Feature Code
The consumer-friendly model number describing this keyboard as a part of a range of products, usually irrespective of target region, language or SKU.
X0044
TypeType
A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.
Model M6-1 Type IV Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard
Key-switchesKey-switches
The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys.
IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type)
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps
The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.
ABS with pad-printed legends
FeetFeet
The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.
None
ConnectionConnection
The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.
Grey straightened-style fixed 8-pin mini-DIN cable
Form FactorForm Factor
The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor.
60%
Production Date 1997
Acquisition Date 2022-10-07