Apple-1 ‘Prototype Board #0’ sells for $2,750,000 at auction, blows past estimates — sells for 5x anticipated value, obliterates previous record

An Apple-1 'Prototype Board #0' recently sold for $2,750,000 at auction, surpassing estimates by 5 times and setting a new record. This rare motherboard was used by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to validate the Apple-1 design before commercial production. The winning bidder not only received the motherboard but also a vintage keyboard, power supply, TV, and signed manuals. Additionally, Apple Computer Inc's first check and a Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible were part of the auction, with the check selling for $2.41 million.