Mac Plus from the creator of "Star Trek", the first produced by Apple, will be auctioned

When Apple launched the Macintosh Plus in January 1986 (days before it was born, hehe), it had no idea that it would become one of the most popular Macs ever created. Regardless, the first unit produced (serial number F4200NUM0001) was given to Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek who died in October 1991.

Mac Plus from the creator of Star Trek

Now, you can become the beauty owner yourself. The Mac Plus will be auctioned off at a Hollywood collectible event on October 8 and 9, accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Gene's son. But do not think the price will be absurd: it was initially estimated to be between $ 800 and $ 1,200, which is super low, given the historical significance of this computer. I, personally, imagine that the bids will take him well up; they are now at $ 1,800.

Mac Plus from the creator of Star Trek

Mac Plus responded to consumer complaints that the first Macintosh was not expandable. He doubled the ROM of the 512k to 128KB and increased the RAM to 1MB (expandable to 4MB). It was the first Mac to include a SCSI port, quite popular on peripherals at the time. Although it hit the market in beige, it was also the first Mac to use a case platinum, later. At the time, it cost $ 2,600 and was produced until 1990.

Mac Plus from the creator of Star Trek

The machine that goes to auction has a 9-inch screen, 3.5-inch floppy drive and also includes a compact keyboard, another external floopy drive, mouse and a case coated with the colorful Apple logo.

(Via: Cult of Mac.)