The Most Collectible PCs of All Time
Is that computer in your attic a treasure...or trash? Here's the scoop on 19 historic digital antiques, worth from $10 to $10,000 and beyond.
Harry McCracken
Apple II (Apple Computer, 1977). Estimated units sold: 5 million to 6 million (all versions); original price: $1298; current market value: $15 to $250
It's important. It's iconic. It's PC World's Greatest PC of All Time. But the Apple II, which was the slickest PC of its era, isn't particularly rare. Plenty of examples are still around; if you want the breakthrough version of the machine, look for the plain-vanilla II model. Later editions such as the II Plus, IIe, and IIc, simply added incremental improvements to the enduring genius of Steve Wozniak's original design. (Photo courtesy of Vintage-Computer.com.)Business Security 101
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