Apple 5120 First Apple Portable - With Original Black Bag - 1989 - Computer - With replacement box

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Toby Wickwire
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Specialises in video games and computer collectables with 40 years' collecting experience.

Estimate  € 850 - € 950
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€100
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€5
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The 1989 Apple Macintosh Portable M5120 is in very good working order and comes with its original black carrying bag, modem and microphone.

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For passionate Apple collectors and vintage tech enthusiasts – here is a unique opportunity to own a true piece of computing history.

Up for auction is a Macintosh Portable M5120, Apple’s first ever portable computer, released in 1989. This model represents a groundbreaking moment in Apple’s design history, combining portability with the power of a full Macintosh computer.

Key Highlights:

• No color yellowing, – exceptionally rare for a unit of this age but there is a little crack on the side (see the pictures)
• Display is flawless: No dead pixels, clean and bright monochrome LCD screen.
• Floppy Drive works perfectly: Reads, loads, and only manually ejects disks .
• New Battery Installed: Holds a charge and powers the unit as intended.
• original hard disk works perfectly .
• Includes the original black Apple-branded carrying bag – a collectible item on its own.
• Also included: Original Apple modem and mic.

Technical Details:
• Model: Apple Macintosh Portable M5120
• Year: 1989
• CPU: Motorola 68000 @ 16 MHz
• RAM: Original specification
• Storage: Upgraded SCSI Hard Disk
• Battery: Replaced with new, functional battery
• Operating System: Pre-installed and ready to use
• Accessories: included: Original Apple modem and mic + Original Black Apple Carrying Bag

This Macintosh Portable has been re-capped and lovingly maintained and upgraded for longevity while staying true to the original experience. It’s an ideal centerpiece for a vintage computer collection or a standout display item for any Apple enthusiast.

For passionate Apple collectors and vintage tech enthusiasts – here is a unique opportunity to own a true piece of computing history.

Up for auction is a Macintosh Portable M5120, Apple’s first ever portable computer, released in 1989. This model represents a groundbreaking moment in Apple’s design history, combining portability with the power of a full Macintosh computer.

Key Highlights:

• No color yellowing, – exceptionally rare for a unit of this age but there is a little crack on the side (see the pictures)
• Display is flawless: No dead pixels, clean and bright monochrome LCD screen.
• Floppy Drive works perfectly: Reads, loads, and only manually ejects disks .
• New Battery Installed: Holds a charge and powers the unit as intended.
• original hard disk works perfectly .
• Includes the original black Apple-branded carrying bag – a collectible item on its own.
• Also included: Original Apple modem and mic.

Technical Details:
• Model: Apple Macintosh Portable M5120
• Year: 1989
• CPU: Motorola 68000 @ 16 MHz
• RAM: Original specification
• Storage: Upgraded SCSI Hard Disk
• Battery: Replaced with new, functional battery
• Operating System: Pre-installed and ready to use
• Accessories: included: Original Apple modem and mic + Original Black Apple Carrying Bag

This Macintosh Portable has been re-capped and lovingly maintained and upgraded for longevity while staying true to the original experience. It’s an ideal centerpiece for a vintage computer collection or a standout display item for any Apple enthusiast.

Details

Brand
Apple 5120
Series/model
First Apple Portable - With Original Black Bag - 1989
Year of manufacture
1989
Condition
Very good
In working order
Yes
Packaging
With replacement box
The NetherlandsVerified
139
Objects sold
Private

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