This is a forward, Please pardon me for this, but this is important to
the Newton Community!! Jeff
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This message is being sent to individuals that have expressed interest
in the touchscreen and (white) backlight replacement project detailed on
the web page at http://www.adago.net
We are now ready to take orders for the first 25 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.
- 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, 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 that have expressed an interest in installing
these kits 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_at_wanadoo.es]
USA (Denver): Charles Lewis: [cjkjlewis_at_attbi.com]
Germany: Ralf Neerfeld: [ralf.neerfeld_at_web.de]
We will update the list of installers on the website as we get more
information.
The complete kit is $139US + $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:
1) Email us at adagoorders_at_earthlink.net with your name, shipping
address, payment method (Papal preferred) and quantity. Make sure the
message subject is: DISPKIT-001 Order Request. This address is for
orders only!
2) 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.
--Calvin (Adago.net)
cgrier_at_ix.netcom.com
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