Question 1: I received the Newton Backup Utility with my MessagePad 120. Since I need more functionality, I have been using the Newton Connection Utility v1.0b5 that I found on Apple's FTP site. How can I obtain a final version of the Newton Connection Utility?

The following describes how you can obtain the Newton Connection Utility (NCU) 1.0.

For MessagePad 120 and 130 using Newton OS 2.0, you will need to purchase NCU. To order in the US, call Apple Computer at 1-888-273-3594. The price is $29.99 plus $5.50 for Fed Ex, or no additional charge when shipped US Mail. You have a choice of CD or floppies, and you get both Windows and Mac versions of the software.

There are two additional ways to receive the final version of NCU 1.0; via the internet or on disk:

From the internet, go to the Apple Software Updates web site at http://www.apple.com/swupdates .

For diskettes, call the Apple's fulfillment center at 1-888-273-3594. You have a choice of CD or floppies, and you get both Windows and Mac versions of the software. Providing you can supply the serial number, NCU is $8.99 for eMate 300 owners and free for MessagePad 2000 owners.

Outside the US, call your local Apple dealer.

Note : NCU is not compatible with Newton 1.x OS based devices.