A prototype of an iPhone EDGE

Seen on eBay, a prototype of an iPhone. This is the first model, and surprisingly, it has the list of supported frequencies engraved directly on the device. It’s running the « skankphone » OS, with a few screenshots.

A prototype of a 17-inch Apple Studio Display

Seen on eBay, a prototype Apple monitor, an Apple Studio Display 17 inches. This ADC screen released in the early 2000s had a 17-inch display in a 5:4 format, with a resolution of 1,280 x 1,024.

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.

A prototype of a Power Mac G4

Seen on eBay, a Power Mac G4 prototype. It’s quite expensive ($1,500), and it’s evident it’s a prototype, notably with the DVT labels. Apparently, it doesn’t boot.

A prototype of a Power Mac G4 Cube

Henry, a loyal reader, sent me photos of a prototype of the Power Mac G4 Cube, quite different internally from the final version. Among interesting details, it’s worth noting the presence of an internal speaker (absent in the final model), a standard 5.25-inch optical drive (as opposed to a slim one), and an overclocked processor running at 500 MHz, while the standard model operates at 400 MHz.

A prototype of an iPhone 5s case

Interesting: a prototype of an Apple case for the iPhone 5s has just surfaced. It’s a silicone case, much like the one for the iPhone 5c, but designed for the 5s. According to the person who shared the photos, it’s a very advanced prototype.

A 20th Anniversary Mac prototype

A reader, Henry, sent me photos of a Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM) prototype. The machine is different from the one seen in the movie Sabrina with a gold casing (the final version is gray) and a darker keyboard. Another small detail, there are no inscriptions on the casing to indicate the functions of the different buttons.

A prototype iPhone referred to as the skankphone

On eBay, there’s a first-generation iPhone prototype running on skankphone firmware, the iPhone’s test firmware. There’s no direct purchase price, but a minimum price (still unknown). According to the seller, it’s a 4GB model and apparently can be upgraded to iOS 3, but that lacks appeal…

A PowerExpress prototype, also known as the Power Mac 9700

Do you know about the PowerExpress, also known as the Power Macintosh 9700? This machine was intended to be the high-end version of the Power Mac G3, notably featuring six PCI slots, whereas the Power Mac G3 had only three.

An auction for a ‘Twiggy’ Mac prototype

I’ve previously mentioned the ‘Twiggy’ Mac: once when a Mac with a 5.25-inch drive was (re)discovered, and more recently when a Twiggy Mac was restored. Well, this model is going up for auction in a few days.

A Power Mac G5 prototype

Seen on Facebook, a Power Mac G5 prototype. It closely resembles a production machine and reportedly works, according to the owner. The main difference between this prototype and a standard model lies in the color of the motherboard: it’s orange, similar to some old PC motherboards, whereas Power Mac G5s typically have a blue motherboard. Also noteworthy is the unusual placement of the DIMM slots, as it’s a model with a single 1.8 GHz processor.