A prototype of an iPhone

Not exactly a prototype, but certainly a rare device: a 4 GB European version iPhone. Spotted on a forum with related explanations. It bears the CE marking and has a 4 GB capacity, a combination never officially offered: the 4 GB iPhone was discontinued before the European release.

Posté le 05/02/2015 par

A prototype of a Macintosh Portable

Seen on eBay, a demonstration version of the Macintosh Portable. The machine appears similar to the commercial model but has not been validated by the FCC, as indicated by a sticker. It does not power on.

Posté le 03/02/2015 par

Les meilleures promotions du jour

Sur cette page, je vous mets les promotions du jour. Ce sont celles que je poste de temps en temps sur Twitter, et les liens sont sponsorisés, ce qui me permet d’acheter certains accessoires pour le site. Je mets des liens vers des promotions intéressantes, idéalement des produits que j’ai essayés ou que je connais bien, avec évidemment une orientation vers les nouvelles technologies.

Posté le 03/02/2015 par

A prototype of an iPad mini Retina

Seen on eBay, a prototype of an iPad mini Retina. No markings, a capacity of 2 GB (recognized by iTunes as a 5 GB), and, of course, running SwitchBoard, the test OS. As often is the case, it was relatively expensive (and it wasn’t sold).

Posté le 30/01/2015 par

A prototype of an iPod

Quite rare and spotted on a forum, an EVT prototype of an iPod. It’s a 10 GB iPod with the serial number M8541 (the first iPod) but with the codename P97, which is (apparently) that of the iPod with a Dock connector (3rd generation).

Posté le 28/01/2015 par

A prototype of an iPhone 5

Seen on eBay, a prototype of the iPhone 5 running SwitchBoard (the test OS). Apparently not a scam, as the serial number does not correspond to a commercially released model. Initially listed for $1,000 with a $2,500 buy-it-now option, the auction was quickly removed. However, be cautious; the same seller offers a SwitchBoard-equipped iPhone 2G, which is a « fake » prototype.

Posté le 26/01/2015 par

Another prototype of a Power Mac G4 Cube

Seen at Henry Plain, a prototype of the Power Mac G4 Cube. A model already seen at Jim Abeles, another collector.

Posté le 24/01/2015 par

A prototype of a Power Mac G4 Cube

Seen on CubeOwner, a site dedicated to the Power Mac G4 Cube, a prototype of the Cube. The machine has a unique feature, apart from its design: a speaker, which functions under Mac OS 9 but not under Mac OS X.

Posté le 18/01/2015 par

A prototype of a green Macintosh Color

Seen on eBay (and sold for a high price), a Macintosh Color Classic with a transparent and green casing.

Posté le 16/01/2015 par

A prototype of Power Macintosh G3 with USB

Seen on eBay, a never-released machine, the Power Macintosh G3 with USB. It’s not a Power Macintosh 9700; it only has three PCI slots instead of six. However, it is equipped with a USB port, whereas the first machines to offer this connector are the iMac and the Power Mac G3 B&W. It’s worth noting that the machine was sold for $460 (starting at €150).

Posté le 12/01/2015 par

A prototype of an iMac G4

Seen at Henry Plain, a prototype of an iMac G4. It is a DVT model with some differences compared to the final version, and the configuration indicated under the base does not match the machine (800 MHz CPU and 640 MB of RAM against 700 MHz and 768 MB).

Posté le 10/01/2015 par