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Apple-1 Computer Prototype Board #0 sold for $2.75M

submitted by qingch+(OP) on 2026-02-01 02:25:26 | 65 points 29 comments
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13. nereye+h7[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-01 04:00:08
>>qingch+G6
For folks who are in the area (or might be visiting), the recently opened Interim Computer Museum has quite a collection of vintage systems:

https://icm.museum/?faq

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18. nickt+Wb[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-01 05:05:18
>>clnhlz+Y3
The ZX81 had that too, at least the UK ones did.

The keyboard itself, er, takes some getting used to. But they are a little cheaper.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81#/media/File:Sinclair-ZX81...

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20. kiruba+gc[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-01 05:09:23
>>hahaha+98
For on additional $200, you could've had 10% of Apple

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Wayne

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21. Camper+zc[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-01 05:13:06
>>genter+e2
The actual term is "computer grade electrolytic capacitor," designed for long-term service in high current linear power supplies. You can still get them, even though few computers use linear supplies these days: https://www.mouser.com/c/passive-components/capacitors/alumi...
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23. valley+2l[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-01 07:48:00
>>xp84+2h
I'm thinking that was just a typeface (looks like Profil) that was available to their printer. It also shows up in the word WARRANTY in the back of the manual:

https://s3data.computerhistory.org/brochures/apple.applei.19...

26. nickcw+Sx[view] [source] 2026-02-01 10:37:49
>>qingch+(OP)
Just been reading iWoz by the man himself which goes into details on the design of the Apple-1

Worth a read if you like electronics and computers and written in an engaging style.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IWoz

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