In 1976, the first Apple computer prototype, produced by the hands of Apple’s founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, began to be sold at auction. More than $200,000 has already been bid on the prototype.
Today, Apple, which we know with many products from smart phones to entertainment systems, was only interested in making computers when it was first established. Even the founders of the company at that time Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak had to build the first prototype with his own hands.
Apple-1, the prototype of the first Apple computer (which was the name at the time) that the founders soldered and assembled with their own hands after all these years, was put up for auction earlier today.
Expected to sell for more than $500,000
According to the auction house held by RR Auction, this prototype was handcrafted by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. first prototype has the feature of being The founders also used this prototype to make a presentation to a computer salesman named Paul Terrell to market their product. documented.
According to the auction information, there is a small crack on the part where the power unit is located on the motherboard and there are some minor scratches and bumps. However, the prototype is in very good condition considering its age. An offer of $230,000 has already been received..
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before too Steve Jobsa home made Apple-1 put up for sale by auction and It was sold for $400,000. The prototype is likely to sell for over $500,000, according to experts at the auction.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-jobs-original-apple-computer-prototype-up-for-auction-2022-7?utm_source=reddit.com