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Today in Apple history: Apple exec bets his wine cellar on Newton

Wednesday, March 25, 2026Luke DormehlView original

Today in Apple history: Apple exec bets his wine cellar on Newton

The Newton MessagePad, an product line run by Gaston Bastiaens, looks gigantic next to an iPhone.

On March 25, 1993, Apple exec Gaston Bastiaens wagered that the Newton MessagePad would ship before summer ended. The prize? His wine cellar!

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