Hacker News Reader

Probably bought by a time traveller who NEEDS a functioning Apple 1 to save their world

How much would an IBM 5100 in similar, functioning condition be worth, actually? I imagine the fascination with Apple alone would be enough to spark interest in the Apple 1, but is there mich of a collector's market for old computing antiques in general?

Not nearly as much, I imagine.

The 5100 was sold for 7 years and cost $8,975. I imagine there were thousands made, and nearly all were sold to corporations. One sold on ebay for $3400. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXQHacn3M34

There were only 200 Apple I computers ever made. It is much more rare and significant to the history of personal (home and hobbyist) computing.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com