wraggster
August 22nd, 2012, 11:25
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Today a rare version of Apples Iphone 4 has appeared via an Ebay Auction, as you can see in the screenshot above it has a strange logo that looks like a bowling ball and the word prototype on the back. The Rare iPhone also runs Apples Switchboard Software, heres what the Ebay Seller says:
Iphone 4 Prototype/Tester unit. This is one of a VERY small amount of Apple prototype devices and never seen on ebay. This iPhone has 32GBs of capacity, and is incredibly unique. It has a unique back that clamps to the body without screws on the bottom (a small phillips screw holds the back, screw placed on the side next to the sim card slot.) ONE OR MORE OF THE CLAMPS ARE BROKEN CAUSING BACK PLATE TO FALL OFF
THIS IPHONE is a functional representation of this design.
This iPHONE is not only unique in it's hardware, but it's running Apple's software testing suite, called SwitchBoard which is used to test the devices functionality. USUALLY THESE PROTOTYPES ARE DISABLED BY APPLE BUT THIS ONE IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. All functions of the software seems to work. All parts on this iPHONE are original prototype parts, except for the battery, which was removed by Apple, and I replaced it with an OEM iPhone Battery. This iPhone is model N90AP. The iPhone contains many identifying numbers on it which disclose which particular prototype it is, and in the interest of safety I have blurred out all possible identifying numbers. Again, be aware this is a one of a kind item, none like this have been listed on ebay before. It comes with no warranty, and is intended as a collectors item or if you're interested in the hardware or software on it. The back of the device clearly shows that its a prototype model. This iPhone has it's own serial number which shows up as invalid in Apple's system since Apple does not register prototypes.
The seller will sell it on a buy it now for $10,000, heres the link for more info: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Apple-iPhone-4-32GB-N90AP-PROTOTYPE-UNRELEASED-SWITCHBOARD-TESTER-UNIT-/180957426306?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2a21e73282#ht_1337wt_984
Today a rare version of Apples Iphone 4 has appeared via an Ebay Auction, as you can see in the screenshot above it has a strange logo that looks like a bowling ball and the word prototype on the back. The Rare iPhone also runs Apples Switchboard Software, heres what the Ebay Seller says:
Iphone 4 Prototype/Tester unit. This is one of a VERY small amount of Apple prototype devices and never seen on ebay. This iPhone has 32GBs of capacity, and is incredibly unique. It has a unique back that clamps to the body without screws on the bottom (a small phillips screw holds the back, screw placed on the side next to the sim card slot.) ONE OR MORE OF THE CLAMPS ARE BROKEN CAUSING BACK PLATE TO FALL OFF
THIS IPHONE is a functional representation of this design.
This iPHONE is not only unique in it's hardware, but it's running Apple's software testing suite, called SwitchBoard which is used to test the devices functionality. USUALLY THESE PROTOTYPES ARE DISABLED BY APPLE BUT THIS ONE IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. All functions of the software seems to work. All parts on this iPHONE are original prototype parts, except for the battery, which was removed by Apple, and I replaced it with an OEM iPhone Battery. This iPhone is model N90AP. The iPhone contains many identifying numbers on it which disclose which particular prototype it is, and in the interest of safety I have blurred out all possible identifying numbers. Again, be aware this is a one of a kind item, none like this have been listed on ebay before. It comes with no warranty, and is intended as a collectors item or if you're interested in the hardware or software on it. The back of the device clearly shows that its a prototype model. This iPhone has it's own serial number which shows up as invalid in Apple's system since Apple does not register prototypes.
The seller will sell it on a buy it now for $10,000, heres the link for more info: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Apple-iPhone-4-32GB-N90AP-PROTOTYPE-UNRELEASED-SWITCHBOARD-TESTER-UNIT-/180957426306?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2a21e73282#ht_1337wt_984