[NTLK] Suggested Laptop for Newton programming

[Sebastian Sparrer]

Hello,

I have the odd idea to bring my MessagePads back to life and using them, 
for displaying some data. This would mean writing my own software for 
the Newtons. However, none of the Macs I have in use, is capable of 
running a pre-OS X OS.

Which laptop would you guys recommend buying off eBay for Newton 
development? Which OS would you recommend? I do have Newton development 
books to start with but where do I find specs for the supported infrared 
protocols?

Thanks and best regards,

Sebastian