Apple Intends to Ship eMate 300 and MessagePad 2000 this Quarter

CUPERTINO, Calif.--Feb. 3, 1997--Apple Computer, Inc. intends to ship the
Apple eMate 300 and MessagePad 2000 Newton-based mobile computers this
quarter as previously announced. The products are expected to be in the
market next month. Both products, based on the Newton operating system,
have received positive reviews from potential customers and media.

The MessagePad 2000 is a handheld mobile computer for the business
professional and provides desktop connectivity to both Windows and
Macintosh computers. Core applications ranging from e-mail and web access
to personal productivity are all built in. The MessagePad 2000, which
weighs 1. 4 pounds, features the 160 MHz StrongARM processor which makes it
one of the fastest handheld computers on the market. It is so power thrifty
that four AA batteries can provide three to six weeks of typical usage.

The eMate 300 is a low-cost mobile computer which features multi-platform
desktop and network connectivity for education. Designed with input from
educators, it offers an affordable way to make technology accessible to
more students than ever before. With a battery life of up to 28 continuous
hours before recharging, the eMate 300 makes it possible for students to
work for long periods of time wherever they want.

Both products feature Apple's pioneering and award winning Newton operating
system.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry
and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on
easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, handheld
computers and Internet content. Headquartered in Cupertino, California,
Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products,
technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment,
scientific and engineering and government customers in more than 140
countries.

Press Contacts: Zoe Arden/Cori Capizzi Access Communications for Apple
Computer, Inc. (415) 904-7070, ext. 287, 218 email: zarden@accesspr.com,
ccapizzi@accesspr.com

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trademarks and eMate is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Additional
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