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Rare Apple-1 Computer with Wozniak Signature and Jobs Letter Sells for Rs 10.9 Crore

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Rare Apple-1 Computer with Wozniak Signature and Jobs Letter Sells for Rs 10.9 Crore

Analysed 20 Oct 2026·2 sources analysed·Palo Alto, California, United States·Technology
Rare Apple-1 Computer with Wozniak Signature and Jobs Letter Sells for Rs 10.9 CroreNext

A rare, fully functional Apple-1 computer signed by co-founder Steve Wozniak sold at auction for $1.15 million (around Rs 10.9 crore), setting a world record for this model. The 'Hatfield' Apple-1, one of fewer than 75 verified surviving units, included a 1978 letter from Steve Jobs offering an upgrade to the Apple II. The sale coincides with Apple's 50th anniversary and featured original manuals and hardware components, highlighting the computer's historical significance.

Sentiment
75%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 34/100.

Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Oct 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 20 Oct, 01:21 pm. Other outlets followed.

20 Oct, 01:21 pm2 sources · 6 h20 Oct, 07:48 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAshwin Alsi· Technology Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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hindustantimes20 Oct, 01:21 pm
Apple-1 computer with Steve Wozniak's signature and rare letter from Steve Jobs sells for 10.9 crore at auction
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    ndtv20 Oct, 07:48 pm
    Rare Apple-1 Computer Sells For Rs 10.9 Crore With Steve Jobs Letter, Wozniak Autograph
  • Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Corporate
    Bonhams International Auction HouseApple Incorporated

    Story context

    Category
    Tech
    Location
    Palo Alto, California, United States
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    20 Oct 2026
    Key entities
    Fred HatfieldSteve WozniakApple ISteve JobsApple Inc.BonhamsComputingNew York PostGuinness World RecordsApple IIMotherboardComputer keyboard