Original demonstration prototype of the Apple Macintosh Portable computer, measuring approximately 15.25˝ x 14.25˝ x 4˝ when closed, with a flip-up monochrome screen, built-in keyboard, and removable trackball mouse module. Marked on the bottom: "Attention! This device is a demonstration unit only. It is not for sale or lease. Production units will comply with all applicable Federal Rules and Regulations." Untested and in very good to fine cosmetic condition.
Apple's very first battery-powered computer, the Macintosh Portable was a total failure when it was released in 1989. It was slow, expensive, and heavy—earning the unwanted nickname 'The Luggable' due to its 16-pound weight and less than one hour of battery life. While voted one of the worst tech gadgets of all time, the Portable holds the title as the first computer to ever send an email from space. It did, however, pave the way for the Powerbook 100—which has since been named the 10th greatest personal computer of all time.
