'First Apple computer' sells for 815,000

A prototype Apple 1, a holy-grail item in electronics memorabilia, has been sold for 815,000 ( 618,000). Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built just 200 of the computers in 1976. The model auctioned this week contains tell-tale signs that it is a prototype, probably made prior to its manufacturing run. One computer historian says it is "one of the first, if not the first ever" Apple computer. This "celebration edition" Apple 1 was expected to make 1m, but auctioneer Charitybuzz told the BBC that the final bid was 815,000.