An alleged prototype version of Apple's "vintage" iPhone 6 has appeared in an eBay auction with a starting price of $4,999.

The device has the Apple logo and "iPhone" branding, but no FCC logos, serial number or IMEI on the rear, and appears to be in very good condition.

iPhone 6 prototype
The handset apparently runs a much-sought-after hackable debugging OS called "SwitchBoard" and features a red lightning dock port with a serial number of C39NW00KG876. The seller claims to have bought it from a friend. The auction currently has one bidder.

iPhone 6 prototype
In October 2014, a similar prototype iPhone 6 with red Lightning port was offered on eBay by someone claiming to have received the handset by accident. The auction garnered almost 200 bids and reached over $100,000, before being pulled by eBay, likely at Apple's request.

(Via 9to5Mac)

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oMc Avatar
oMc
121 months ago
It's the 16 gb model.

The 64 gb model start at only $5,999 and the 128 gb model at $6,999.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kajje Avatar
Kajje
121 months ago
It's the 16 gb model.

The 64 gb model start at only $5,999 and the 128 gb model at $6,999.
<crowd is sheering and applauding>
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sp3k0psv3t Avatar
sp3k0psv3t
121 months ago
Stupid is as Stupid does lol.

Good luck fighting Apple when they come looking to regain their rightful property.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
magicMac Avatar
magicMac
121 months ago
It's amazing that some nerds will convince themselves to buy this. "Hey, I have an iPhone which does basically nothing and cost a fortune". Not something to be proud off.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
samcraig Avatar
samcraig
121 months ago
Is safari snappier on this device?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kajje Avatar
Kajje
121 months ago
I find it interesting that their debugging OS has a QR scanner.
'Scanning' QR codes are a great way to test the camera hardware: it requires the probing all possible focus points and exposures in order to get a clear picture of the small little blocks.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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