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In July 1976, at the Homebrew Computer Club in Palo Alto, California, Wozniak unveiled the inaugural prototype of what would later be known as the Apple 1. This distinctive desktop computer was characterized by its unique feature: it arrived as a single, pre-assembled motherboard, a stark departure from the assembly requirements of other personal computers prevalent during that era.

Wozniak's design for the Apple I was anchored on two fundamental principles: the pursuit of affordability through the minimization of the number of chips, and the capacity to output video to a common household item - the television screen. The Apple I heralded a shift in personal computing. Through the integration of the microprocessor and dynamic RAM, the Apple I convincingly demonstrated how a small, uncomplicated, and cost-effective computer could be brought to fruition.

Despite its limited production run of only approximately 200 units, coupled with the removal of many from circulation due to returns, the Apple I has achieved a coveted status as a prized collector's item.