Apple Apple CD Caddy 914-0494-A – SEALED - Macintosh - In original box

Apple CD Caddy 914-0494-A – Assembled in Japan – 1988 – Sealed

Up for auction is a sealed Apple CD Caddy 914-0494-A, assembled in Japan, 1988. This rare accessory was designed for Apple’s early CD-ROM drives, such as the AppleCD SC and AppleCD 150, and represents a key piece of Apple’s early multimedia history.

// Historical Context
The Apple CD Caddy 914-0494-A, assembled in Japan in 1988, is a relic from the early days of Apple’s exploration into optical media storage. At a time when CD-ROMs were just emerging as a medium for software distribution and multimedia content, Apple experimented with accessories like this caddy to facilitate the safe insertion and handling of fragile optical discs.

This caddy is compatible with Apple’s early CD-ROM drives, such as the AppleCD SC and the AppleCD 150, which were cutting-edge peripherals in the late 1980s. These drives enabled Mac users to access large-scale data, digital encyclopedias, and early multimedia applications long before the internet made digital content ubiquitous.

Being sealed, this caddy is not only a functional accessory but also a collector’s item, representing a tangible piece of Apple’s hardware history during the pre‑Macintosh multimedia era.

// Compatible Computers / Systems
The Apple CD Caddy 914-0494-A was designed for use with Apple’s early SCSI CD-ROM drives, such as the AppleCD SC, 150, and 300. It was compatible with a range of professional Macintosh computers from the late 1980s to early 1990s, including:

– Macintosh Quadra series (700, 800, 900, 950, 960, 980) – high-end desktops for graphics and DTP work;
– Macintosh II series (II, IIx, IIcx, IIci, IIfx) – expandable SCSI-based professional systems;
– Macintosh LC / Performa series – entry-level and mid-range systems supporting AppleCD drives.

This sealed caddy is a rare accessory for vintage Mac collectors and enthusiasts interested in Apple’s early CD-ROM technology.

// Condition
– Factory sealed, never opened;
– Original item from 1988, in pristine condition.

// Historical Significance:
This CD caddy is a window into the late 1980s era of Apple computing, when CD-ROM technology was just being introduced to personal computers. It reflects Apple’s innovation in hardware design and media management at a time when digital content distribution was in its infancy.

// Collector’s Note:
Sealed Apple accessories from the 1980s are extremely rare. This caddy is ideal for:

– Apple hardware collectors;
– Vintage computing enthusiasts;
– Museum or display collections;
– Anyone interested in the evolution of multimedia computing.

A rare opportunity to own a mint-condition, sealed Apple CD accessory from the dawn of CD-ROM technology.