A hidden Commodore 64 program on a CD

The Germans from Welle: Erdball are big fans of retro computers, especially the Commodore 64. And in many of their CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records, they’ve hidden programs. In Tanzmusik Für Roboter, there are several, but I’ll start with the CD.

Posté le 22/05/2024 par

A prototype iPad 2

Seen on eBay, a prototype iPad 2. It is listed for $480.

Posté le 21/05/2024 par

A prototype iPad Pro motherboard

Seen on eBay, a prototype motherboard for the first iPad Pro.

Posté le 17/05/2024 par

A prototype iPhone XS

Seen on eBay for €3,200, a prototype iPhone XS. One reason for the high price is that certain security protections can be bypassed on this model.

Posté le 15/05/2024 par

Some LaserDiscs directly from Apple

Seen at RR Auction, an interesting lot: Apple LaserDiscs with a player that was used at Apple.

Posté le 13/05/2024 par

A prototype of the VideoPad 2

Seen at RR Auction, a prototype of the VideoPad 2, sold for around $26,500.

Posté le 10/05/2024 par

A transparent mouse prototype

Seen at RR Auction, a prototype Macintosh mouse. It is transparent and (most importantly) sold for over $14,600.

Posté le 08/05/2024 par

A prototype of an eMate 300

Seen at RR Auction and sold for a bit over $8,500, a prototype of an eMate 300.

Posté le 06/05/2024 par

A Pippin prototype

Seen on Mercari, a Pippin prototype.

Posté le 05/05/2024 par

A prototype of a MiniDock for PowerBook Duo

Seen on X, a prototype of an Apple accessory: a MiniDock. The PowerBook Duo featured very limited connectivity (just a serial port), and everything relied on the various Docks.

Posté le 04/05/2024 par