Apple-1 Prototype: Now in Auction, Claims to be 'Steve Jobs' Original'—Bid Now at $278K

The Apple-1 Prototype is one prized possession and is now available in an auction house for sale. The item claims that it is allegedly the legitimate technology that Steve Jobs owned, which co-founder Steve Wozniak worked on and "hand-soldered" in time for the first demo that helped it secure its ventures that stem up to now.

Apple-1 Prototype: Alleged Steve Jobs Original Now in Auction

An auction item appeared in the RR Auction house, and it claims to be the original Apple-1 Prototype that Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak first presented to investors and buyers when introducing Apple's computers. Allegedly, this device helped Apple get a spot in the tech industry back in the days and helped it secure its sales.

It also helped ensure buyers would purchase the "big order" from Apple's offers in its computer lineup, focusing on the Apple-1 release.

The bidding is now at $278,005, and its next price would be $305,806 should another bidder buy the prototype. It began last July 20 and would end on August 19, with 15 bidders in the mix already.

Apple-1 Prototype and its Significance to Apple

According to SlashGear, the prototype is significant to Apple should it be the original one, as without it, the sale would not have gone through and secured a future for the company. Nevertheless, it is a device that may not have any technological advancements now, and it might not even be working as it has significant damages that are apparent on the device.

Apple's Auctioned Items in the Past

Apple is one of the most famous technology companies in the world, and its history of old devices is colorful, with many joining the vintage list and several auctions available before and now.

One of the most renowned auction pieces in Apple's history is a magazine signed by the late co-founder and long-time CEO, Steve Jobs, from Nate D. Sanders Auction. The piece was previously owned by a chauffeur that went around to drive and service the late Apple founder and asked for his autograph on a Fortune 1989 magazine.

Another one of the most prized auction pieces from Apple would be the wooden case and complete set of the Apple-1 that sold before, expected to reach $600,000 for the entire unit. It includes a Panasonic monitor and an NTI motherboard from the Cupertino giant.

It is a significant piece of device and history from Apple, something which Jobs and Wozniak worked hard on in their garage when they first started.

Now, another Apple-1 computer is coming to an auction, and this one claims that it is Steve Jobs' original prototype for the desktop device that was initially presented to its initial customers and investors. It is something that both Jobs and Wozniak worked on, and if it is a legitimate device, it would really mark up to a massive price.

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Written by Isaiah Richard