One question that we often get is, “Why are Apple computers so expensive?” People are used to seeing PC prices that are advertised on TV or in box store circulars that are for very basic models. They do not realize that Apple computers are more durable, hold their value better, and come standard with an incredible set of features. These include built-in iSight cameras, the most advanced processors, the iLife suite of applications and OSX. Perhaps the best feature is that they are not susceptible to PC viruses which can potentially save you money and keep your data safe.
On the other hand, I have to admit that there is a model of Apple computer that is extremely expensive considering the features that it has. I am not talking about the Mac Pro 12 Core 2.93GHz 6GB/512GB SSD/5870 which retails at Small Dog for $7,649.99. This computer is an excellent deal, considering the incredible processing power that it offers and the extremely durable solid state hard drive. The computer I am referring to just sold for $210,000 at a Christie’s auction and doesn’t come with a power supply, casing or keyboard and has a mere 8K of RAM. This computer is the Apple I.
This model was designed and hand-built by Steve Wozniak and was only sold retail from July of 1976 through September of 1977. Since that time, there have been a few improvements to the Apple line of products. To offer a comparison, if you went dollar-for-dollar based on processing speed, the iPad would retail for over $200 million dollars. This means that we are offering an amazing 99.99975% discount on the iPad! Of course, the Apple I retailed for only $666.66 back in the 1970s and time has been kind to its value. For this particular unit, the original packaging and signed letter from the salesman (a young entrepreneur named Steve Jobs) probably helped bump the sale price up quite a bit.
The moral of the story is to buy and hang on to Small Dog branded items because they may be worth a small fortune someday!
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