开发基于Newton操作系统的手持式计算机的Apple Computer正由于人事摩擦而损失开发力量。据多家消息来源称,Newton开发及管理小组最近由于大量成员“叛逃”到3Com公司的Palm Computing子公司(该公司生产流行的PalmPilot手持式计算机)而蒙受打击。Newton Group开发的一种被称作eMate的便携机和一种被称作MessagePad的手持式计算机都是基于Newton OS。 Apple否认Newton组中出现了混乱。一位Apple公司发言人称:“我们对Newton组的成就感到满 Apple Computer, which develops hand-held computers based on the Newton operating system, is losing development power due to human friction. According to several sources, the Newton development and management team was hit recently by large numbers of members “defecting” to 3Com’s Palm Computing subsidiary, which makes the popular PalmPilot handheld computer. Newton Group developed a laptop called the eMate and a hand-held computer called the MessagePad based on the Newton OS. Apple denied confusion in the Newton group. An Apple spokesman said: "We are satisfied with the achievements of the Newton group