ADP2,1: The Apple Developer Transition Kit from 2005

The most well-known Apple prototype is the Developer Transition Kit (DTK), also known as ADP2,1. This Intel application testing platform was sold by Apple for $1,000 or, more accurately, leased. Upon the release of the first Intel-based Macs, Apple replaced the machine with a 17-inch iMac.

Posté le 19/01/2013 par

The M43ADP1,1, a Mac Pro prototype

After the M42, let’s talk about Apple’s M43… The M43ADP1,1 (Apple Development Platform) is the prototype for the Mac Pro.

Posté le 14/01/2013 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 14/01/2013 par

A transparent Newton 110 prototype

For enthusiasts, there is a Newton prototype on eBay. It is transparent and is a MessagePad 110, a rather old model.

Posté le 13/01/2013 par

The M42ADP1,1, an astonishing prototype

Sometimes, information about Apple prototypes circulates, and the M42ADP1,1 is one of them. Under this name hides the prototype of Apple’s first Intel laptop.

Posté le 11/01/2013 par

Apple MediMac and the prototypes

Do you know about MediMac? It seems to be a section that handles hardware at Apple, specifically prototypes. Apple sometimes seeks individuals to work on this subject, and references to MediMac are fairly common in relation to prototypes. Here are a few examples:

Posté le 20/12/2012 par

The Death Star logo of Apple prototypes

Do you know this logo? It’s the one Apple sometimes uses on prototypes. It has been compared to the Death Star from Star Wars and a Poké Ball.

Posté le 19/12/2012 par

A prototype of a 17-inch Apple Studio Display

Quite rare, a prototype Apple monitor is on eBay. It’s a 17-inch Apple Studio Display (only 1,280 x 1,024), and it’s priced quite high at $1,200 but appears to be in good condition. Please note, it’s an ADC display, so connecting it to a modern device can be somewhat complicated.

Posté le 18/12/2012 par

A prototype of an iPad 2 3G

Another prototype on eBay, an iPad 2 3G.

Posté le 13/12/2012 par

A transparent Macintosh SE prototype

On eBay, for over $8,000, a transparent Mac SE. A lovely prototype.

Posté le 04/12/2012 par

A prototype of an Apple IIc

Still on eBay, a prototype of an Apple IIc. $5,500 for enthusiasts.

Posté le 03/12/2012 par