A prototype Macintosh, considered the ancestor of today’s Mac models, is going up for auction. Designed in 1983, this device is expected to break records with its sale price. So, what makes this Macintosh prototype so special? Here are the details!
1983 Macintosh Prototype Up for Auction
The 1983 Macintosh prototype, reflecting Apple’s early computer technology, will be auctioned at the Bonhams auction house in New York. The device is expected to sell for over $100,000, with its most notable feature being the “Twiggy disk” technology.
The Twiggy technology, which features a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive, was removed before the product’s official release due to security concerns under Steve Jobs’ directive. Instead, the first Macintosh models released in 1984 featured a more compact 3.5-inch disk technology.
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According to sources, the primary reason for the high value of the product is its Twiggy disk technology. But that’s not all. The prototype is also in excellent cosmetic condition and comes with a prototype keyboard and the company’s M01000 mouse. Additionally, it runs early and unfinished versions of significant Macintosh applications.
Bonhams has set a target price between $80,000 and $120,000 for the sale. However, given the high demand for Apple’s early collectible products, the price could go even higher. The auction is scheduled to run from October 13 to October 23.
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