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Del Yocam's Macintosh 128K with 'In Appreciation' Plaque

Original Macintosh computer presented to Apple's future chief operating officer, with special "In Appreciation" plaque

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Original Macintosh computer presented to Apple's future chief operating officer, with special "In Appreciation" plaque

Amazing original Apple Macintosh 128K computer built in 1983, Model No. M0001, Serial No. F347012M0001, with a special "In Appreciation: Del Yocam" Macintosh 'Picasso' logo plaque on the back. The FCC ID plate is affixed on the bottom, and the serial number label is affixed underneath the front bezel. The serial number indicates that this was the 36th Macintosh manufactured during the 47th week of 1983 in Fremont, California. Includes the original Macintosh Mouse (M0100), keyboard (M0110), and shipping box with the 'Picasso' logo (including styrofoam inserts and boxes for mouse and keyboard), as well as an external numberpad (M0120) and Macintosh System Tools floppy disk. An Apple Computer, Inc. label affixed to the box reads: "Del Yocam, Executive Staff." Operational and in overall fine cosmetic condition.

The Macintosh 128K was the first in the line of Apple's Macintosh computers. It offered a radically new approach which featured a graphical user interface (GUI), built-in screen, and mouse-all of which revolutionized the user's experience, marking the transition from command-line computing to a point-and-click model. The Macintosh was famously announced in one of the most-viewed Super Bowl advertisements of all time, '1984.'

Del Yocam joined Apple Computer in 1979 as vice president of manufacturing and operations, overseeing the Apple II group. He became Apple's first chief operating officer (COO) in 1986, remaining in that position for three years before becoming president of Apple Pacific. He retired from Apple on his tenth anniversary in 1989.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution
  • Dates: #690 - Ended March 21, 2024