First-ever Mac to be auctioned

Robin Parrish — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:26:22 +0000

UPDATE: Profiles in History has released a correction that indicates that they’ve just learned of a mistake in their earlier claim. Apparently the Macintosh Plus in question was originally an early production Macintosh 128, which was upgraded to a Macintosh Plus by Apple at Roddenberry’s request. So the serial number matches the Mac 128 model instead of the Plus, and it was not the first model off the assembly line. Thanks to Profiles in History for clarifying this misunderstanding.

Did you know the very first Apple Macintosh computer to ever roll off the assembly line was given to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry? (I didn’t.) Profiles in History — the same folks auctioning Michael Jackson’s white glove and a whole slew of Lost memorabilia — are auctioning off the iconic PC, which bears the telltale serial number of F4200NUM0001.

The very first Macintosh Plus 1MB will come with a signed letter from Gene Roddenberry’s son Rod. Built at Apple Computer in Fresno, California, the computer was presented to Roddenberry as a gift by Apple in 1986. The Mac Plus is a very historical piece, having been the first mass produced computer to utilize a mouse. It supported the double-sided floppy disk and was the first Mac with a SCSI port.

The computer will be part of Profiles in History’s special auction of Hollywood memorabilia taking place October 8th – 9th.

Image: Profiles in History.

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Halo 3 gives “sucking” a new meaning

Mike — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:16:51 +0000

If you think this entry is about my dislike for the Halo franchise, you’re wrong. In fact, the latest installment may have changed my mind about the series, but I digress. This post is about one of the most outlandish Halo 3-related news I’ve ever encountered. Yes, it’s almost as strange as Master Chief getting it on with your girlfriend.

A new auction is set up in eBay for the new Halo 3 inhaler—you know, the medical device you erm, suck when you have asthma or COPD. Check the atrocious description after the jump.

Like the Flood surprising you from behind, your asthma attacks can sneak up on you swiftly. Now you can proudly display your Breathing Atmosphere Regulator on the table in front of your friends with this customized Halo inhaler. Imagine the lack of air you will feel in your lungs trying to finish the first level when you realize a shot from your albutorol – filled cannister will revive your chest pains and comfort your anxiety as you fondle this cylindrical savior.

Better than a PLASMA nade!
You may have your XBOX 360 Halo 3 Edition, the Elite edition of the game – perhaps even a can of Halo Dew……, but you are not ready to finish the fight unless you can breath!

Is that a M90 Mk.1 shell in your pocket?
“NO! it’s my Halo 3 Inhaler!”

At work or at school (if you do either), be the envy of all heavy breathers and watch their faces as you slip out your Halo 3 inhaler, positioning it with authority as you take aim at you lips…slowly squeezing down the cannister until hear that sweet “puff” that sounds like sniping an Elite from 500 yards.

Is any of the paint used on this from China?
“NO! it was synthesized on board Pillar of Autumn”

Egad, they can’t even spell “albuterol” or “canister” correctly.

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