Rare Early Apple Computers and Artifacts Resurface and Sell for High Prices
Three notable Apple-related artifacts highlight the company's early history and innovation. A rare 1983 Macintosh prototype with a faulty 'Twiggy' floppy drive, ordered destroyed by Steve Jobs, sold for $150,075. In 1983, Jobs also buried an Apple Lisa mouse in a time capsule, rediscovered in 2013. Additionally, a 1976 Apple-1 computer was found at a California recycling center in 2015 and sold for $200,000, underscoring the lasting value of early Apple technology.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (57–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 16 Sept, 08:05 am. Other outlets followed.