An uncommon “Celebration” Apple-1 computer system constructed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs in 1976 cost $815,000 today, according to MacRumors , after a quote for $1.2 million was plucked the eleventh hour. This certain board was not part of a recognized production run, and was never ever offered to the general public.
The Apple-1 is the initial Apple computer system, the very first desktop computer marketed to customers, and the very first Apple item in history. To construct it, Steve Jobs offered his only methods of navigating, a Volkswagen Microbus, and Steve Wozniak offered his HP-65 calculator.
The auction, held on CharityBuzz , was for the computer system and a range of devices. They consist of:
- Apple-1 4K Byte RAM Expansion Memory (overall of 8K).
- Apple-1 Cassette Interface Daughter Board (4 by 2 inches).
- Apple-1 BASIC Program Cassette Tape (4 by 2.5 inches).
- Apple-1 Star Trek and Blackjack Program Cassette Tape (4 by 2.5 inches).
- All initial handbooks and fliers.
- Sales invoice from previous owner to present owner.
- Notarized condition summary report for “Celebration” Apple-1 board by Corey Cohen (31-page composed and photo authentication information of the system).
- Video record of Corey carrying out the authentication and assessment of the “Celebration” Apple-1.
- Expert in-depth pictures of the “Celebration” Apple-1.
