Published On Apr 2, 2021
Apple's eMate 300 laptop from 1997 was based on its Newton PDA platform. Its relatively tough exterior meant it was great for schools, but some cost-cutting in its design led to a problem that could kill the machine without warning.
My eMate 300 retrospective: • Retro Tech: Apple eMate 300
Replacement eMate display cable: https://www.newtonsales.com/edc.htm
Sources:
Damaged eMate photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/fhbhakL
eMate hinge repair guide: http://www.inventors-emporium.co.uk/p...
"eMate 300", Macworld, August 1997.
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