A still working Apple-1 computer, numbered by the legendary name Steve Jobs, one of the founders of Apple, found its new owner at auction for about half a million dollars.
One of Apple’s most iconic products before iPhones and Macs. Apple-1, it is like a holy grail for collectors who are fans of the company, all collectors want to get one. However, it is almost impossible to find this model, especially in working condition.
Just 200 pieces It is thought that only 60-70 of the Apple-1 models produced today are left. On top of such a rare piece, the late Apple founder and CEO Steve JobsFinding one that ‘s hand numbered adds to the value of this antique machine.
Apple-1 number 78 sold
Apple-1 model number 78, which was sold at auction, was repaired in accordance with the original in 2018. After this process, carried out by Apple expert Corey Cohen, the computer became operational.
In the auction, one original Apple-1 and one original Apple Cassette Interface, the original manual, an additional ASCII keyboard, and an open-frame Sanyo 4205 monitor were sold. This whole set was bought for 442 thousand 118 dollars (approximately 8 million 238 thousand TL).
Apple-1 sales were carried out at high prices before. Celebration An Apple-1, named Aple-1, attracted attention with its blank green PCB board, which had not been sold publicly before, and found a buyer for exactly 815,000 dollars. Thus, it also managed to become the most expensive Apple-1.