$1,200 burning a whole in your pocket? Why not buy the first ever Macintosh Plus?

True, die hard, old as second layer dirt geeks and some old at heart geeks will no doubt be poised and ready as soon as I’m finished with this article. If you have a thing for collecting antique technology and gadgets, this particular item will catapult you to the pinnacle of geekdom all while not breaking the bank. So what is it? How would you like to wrap your digits around the first ever produced Apple Macintosh Plus computer that was given to the mind behind Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, as a gift by Apple. Also worth mentioning as it will surely add a few dollars to the value is the fact that George Lucas wrote the first draft of Star Wars on this pile of plastic. So two ultimate geek shows written on an antique computer. I’m sure you’re all drooling. Think it’ll be too expensive, that it’ll be priced into oblivion?

You may be surprised to know that it was only valued at $800-$1,200! *Gasp* Clearly whoever did the price estimation didn’t understand the amount of famousness and nostalgia this unit, #0001, holds. Though one can quickly understand and expect the price to climb out of the 4-digt range into territories unknown. The fun starts on October 8th and runs through ’til the next day via a good ‘ol auction. Think you have what it takes and the cash to back up that determination?

Source: Dvice, Profiles In History

Author: Mike Norris

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Gadget lover, smartphone collector, and beer connoisseur. I've been writing about gadgets for three years now and loving every minute of it. Outside of the digital landscape, I enjoy being active outdoors. I'm always up for a good conversation, so feel free to drop me a line!