NIE 2.0 And Flash Storage
NIE 2.0 is a significant enhancement to the networking functionality for MessagePad 2000 and eMate devices. This functionality requires additional flash storage space (either internal or on a PC card).
We recommend that NIE 2.0 users install only the NIE components they need. The necessary components will depend on the required connection methods (ethernet, LocalTalk, modem/serial). Please refer to the manual for additional installation
Due to these increased storage requirements, Apple recommends that eMate 300 customers using ethernet or modem connectivity, upgrade the internal storage (flash) when using NIE 2.0. eMate customers using LocalTalk connectivity may be able to use flash PC cards in lieu of an internal memory upgrade.
NIE 2.0 And Ethernet Support
At the present time, the only PC Card ethernet adapter that works with either the eMate 300 or MessagePad 2000/2100 is the Farallon ethernet card.
Note: Dual function PC cards (e.g. modem & ethernet) do not work.
The specific models are:
| Part # | Description |
| PN895* | EtherWave PC Card |
| PN595-TP | EtherMac PC Card (10Base-T) |
| PN595-C* | EtherMac PC Card Combo (10Base-T and thinnet) |
| * Apple is working with interested third party vendors to bring additional PC card support to the Newton platform. |
NIE 2.0 And System Memory
NIE 2.0 does not require a system memory expansion. Users who upgrade their eMate or MessagePad 2000 devices to 4MB of system memory will notice improved performance.
Newton OS Requirements
Newton OS 2.1
- MessagePad Newton OS 717041 or later
- eMate Newton OS 737041 or later
Note: NIE 2.0 was specifically developed for use with the English version of the Newton OS. Although NIE 2.0 is not officially supported for use with Newton OS - D (German), customer feedback appears to indicate the software does function as expected. The latest version of NIE supported by Apple with Newton OS - D is version 1.1.1.