Review : Original iPad with dual connectors fetches US$10,200 on eBay
(Credit: eBay)
Would you pay US$10,000 for a first-gen iPad?
A buyer in the US certainly felt it was worth that amount--this particular iPad was, after all, a rare prototype with two dock connectors. The device, which was listed on eBay, confirmed longstanding rumors that Apple seriously considered having two dock connectors for the original iPad, and that one of them was only removed at the last minute. However, it's hard to imagine that Steve Jobs would have given final approval for this design--having two connectors for functional reasons seems like something you'll find on an Android device.
Apple usually tries to shut down auctions involving its prototypes, which explained why the iPad was listed over the Memorial Day weekend in the US. The seller, too, has admitted being surprised that Apple failed to take down the auction. He also speculated that the prototype, which he bought from a co-worker, was likely stolen from Apple.
With Steve Jobs' memo to Atari from 1974 also expected to fetch between US$10,000 and US$15,000, there appears to be strong interest in Apple-related memorabilia.
(Credit: eBay)
Would you pay US$10,000 for a first-gen iPad?
A buyer in the US certainly felt it was worth that amount--this particular iPad was, after all, a rare prototype with two dock connectors. The device, which was listed on eBay, confirmed longstanding rumors that Apple seriously considered having two dock connectors for the original iPad, and that one of them was only removed at the last minute. However, it's hard to imagine that Steve Jobs would have given final approval for this design--having two connectors for functional reasons seems like something you'll find on an Android device.
Apple usually tries to shut down auctions involving its prototypes, which explained why the iPad was listed over the Memorial Day weekend in the US. The seller, too, has admitted being surprised that Apple failed to take down the auction. He also speculated that the prototype, which he bought from a co-worker, was likely stolen from Apple.
With Steve Jobs' memo to Atari from 1974 also expected to fetch between US$10,000 and US$15,000, there appears to be strong interest in Apple-related memorabilia.
