Apple-1 sets a new record at $1,148,200 after a rejected upgrade
An Apple-1 computer sold at auction has set a new record of $1,148,200. The same machine last sold in 2013 for $686,000. It comes complete with a letter which, thankfully, the original owner ignored … more…
An Apple-1 computer auctioned off has achieved a new record price of $1,148,200. This particular machine, previously sold in 2013 for $686,000, comes complete with a letter that the original owner, Fred Hatfield, wisely ignored. The "Hatfield" Apple-1 is named after its original owner and boasts a signed motherboard by Steve Wozniak, along with a letter signed by Steve Jobs.
Hatfield rejected Steve Jobs' offer to trade the machine for an Apple II, as he had written to Apple expressing dissatisfaction with the limited software options for the machine. The fact that the computer is fully functional and can be traced back to its original purchaser adds to its allure, but the substantial price increase over the 2013 sale suggests that the value of these vintage computers continues to rise.
The Hatfield Apple-1 was sold through an online auction by Bonhams. For more Apple news, visit 9to5Mac on YouTube.
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