One brand-new first generation Apple iPhone device was recently auctioned off in the US for the astronomical sum of almost 35,000 US Dollars. A first-generation iPod device was also sold at the auction alongside the smartphone for an astronomical sum.
At auction, the first-ever, unused iPhone brought in 35,414 US dollars, while the original iPod brought in 25,000 US dollars. For those who don't know, the first-generation iPod was introduced in 2001, while the first iPhone was unveiled in 2007. The sale of the iPhone by RR Auction represents a new high point for the auctioning of valuable technology worldwide.
Millions of dollars have already been paid for outdated technology. An original circuit board from the Apple I computer, which was also hand-soldered by Apple co-founder Stephen Wozniak and sold for 677,196 US Dollars, was also included in the most recent sale of the unopened iPhone. The iPhone was a fairly sophisticated mobile phone for its time, featuring a 2 megapixel camera, voice mail capability, and many other features.
As was already mentioned, the sale of this iPhone represents a significant turning point in the development of personal technology. The first iPhone was a game changer when it was released because it had touchscreen technology, something no other smartphone had at the time, in addition to its high price.brands followed soon after.
