Apple Macintosh Prototype Auction: Discover the Twiggy Model's Significance
Apple Macintosh Prototype Auction: Twiggy Model's Significance
A rare prototype of the original Apple Macintosh featuring a 5.25-inch disk drive instead of the standard 3.5-inch drive is headed back to auction as part of Bonhams’ upcoming History of Science and Technology collection.
Nicknamed the Twiggy Macintosh, this device includes the same 5.25-inch double-sided floppy disk drive originally designed for the Apple Lisa, known for its unreliability. The Macintosh’s initial lack of internal storage made this disk drive crucial for functionality.
Significance of the Twiggy Prototype
- In a controversial decision, Apple’s Steve Jobs ordered the destruction of many Twiggy prototypes after opting for the more reliable 3.5-inch design from Sony.
- Fewer than five of these prototypes exist today, making them invaluable collectibles.
- This particular Twiggy model, with the model number #M0001, is among the earliest prototypes, adding to its allure.
This prototype previously set a record at auction in 2019, selling for $150,075. Bonhams estimates the current auction could see bids between $80,000 and $120,000.
Other Noteworthy Auction Items
- Original penicillin mold specimen inscribed by Alexander Fleming.
- 1972 Blue Box device designed by Steve Wozniak for hacking telephone systems.
The auction runs from October 13th to 23rd, promising to be a highlight for tech collectors.
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