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Stealth iPod Prototype Heads to Auction | Fort Wayne News
A hidden gem from tech history is hitting the auction block: the Apple P68, a massive, disguised iPod prototype built as a decoy to test public reactions before the iconic device launched. Held by original engineer Jim Dumont—one of Apple’s first five iPod team members and later involved in the iPhone’s creation—this raw, exposed-wire prototype reveals the messy, secretive engineering behind one of the most revolutionary gadgets ever. With a projected bid of $50K, it’s not just a relic, but a tangible piece of how Apple kept its magic under wraps. Auctioned August 20 by RR Auction in Boston…
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