From time to time, classic Apple computers are offered for sale on eBay for prices that are not exactly affordable, but some of these have certain features that make it even more unique. This is the case with an Apple 1 computer that was announced for $ 1.5 million on eBay. The reason for the price? It was built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak himself.
As reported by IGN, this Apple 1 computer is one of six with an original KOA wooden case from Byte Shop and also with an unaltered NTI motherboard. Another thing that makes this Apple 1 so special is the fact that it is still in a working condition, which is quite rare for computers of this time.
More so, the report points out that this Apple 1 is one of the first 50 units built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak themselves. Only the video and keyboard connections of this Apple 1 have been replaced, but that does not make this vintage computer any less interesting.
The current owner of the machine claims on eBay that he acquired it in 1978 as part of an exchange for a new Apple II in Montreal, Canada.
The origin of this Apple-1 system is seen as the second owner in # 79 on the official Apple-1 registry. I took possession of the original owner in early 1978 as part of a trade-in for a newer Apple II computer at the computer store where I maintained all Apple IIs in Montreal, Canada, until Apple came to Canada. The transformer area on the case has recently been reinforced to prevent damage as previously caused to other similar Apple-1 cases, as the adhesive deteriorates over time.
Apple I was the first product Apple ever announced in 1976. The computer was offered for sale at the time for $ 666.66. Who would have thought that one of these Apple I’s would cost more than $ 1 million these days? If you have all the money, you can place a bid on eBay to get one.
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