Editing Apple Newton Keyboard (section)

== Design ==

=== Physical Construction ===
The Newton Keyboard measures 264 mm × 103 mm × 27 mm, smaller than most 60% keyboards. The case is ABS plastic in a dark slate color (approximately #495555 RGB) with a textured finish. Apple shipped the keyboard with a fitted leather carrying pouch.

The keyboard uses a two-piece clamshell case construction:
* Upper housing contains the key wells and Apple logo
* Lower housing features an embossed "ABS" material stamp and Lexmark-style part number (1404795)
* Internal keyboard assembly is retained by plastic clips (prone to breakage in early revisions)
* A zip tie serves as the internal cable retainer

=== Layout ===
The X0044 uses a 63-key layout without function keys, arranged in an 11×7 matrix. Key layout follows Apple conventions with a modified arrangement suited to the compact form factor. The keyboard lacks arrow keys in a traditional cluster, instead providing them integrated into the layout.

The keycaps are smaller than standard, measuring 16 mm × 16 mm × 3 mm compared to the typical 18 mm × 18 mm × 3.8 mm of IBM Model M6-1 keyboards. Keycaps use a crosspoint stem mount compatible with the buckling sleeve mechanism.