A PROTOTYPE APPLE INTERACTIVE TELEVISION BOX WITH REMOTE. A Prototype Apple Interactive Television Box with Remote. Apple Computer Inc.: [Cupertino, CA], ca. 1994. Television box 280 x 395 x 60 mm (11 x 15 1/2 x 2 3/8 in). Remote 150 x 40 x 15 mm (6 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in). Serial Number SF5166BE52J. The Apple Interactive Television Box (AITB) was a prototype device was tested in the USA and Europe between 1994 and 1995, but never officially launched. AITB sought to reimagine the home television watching experience. Instead of having to watch whatever was currently being broadcast by cable networks, viewers could connect to a central server and select what they wanted to watch on demand. In this way, it was an early precursor to the streaming era and is a prime example of Apple's forward-looking ingenuity. NOTICE TO BIDDERS This lot is being offered as an antique and collectible only. Electronic or mechanical items or parts, and any software or hardware, are being sold for their artistic, historical or cultural interest, and may not operate or comply with current requirements or technical standards. This means, among other things, that the lot may no longer be operational or fit for its original purpose. Bonhams and the consignor expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or the continuous, uninterrupted, error-free, virus-free, or secure access to or operation of the software or hardware comprising the lot, and the accuracy or completeness of any content or data included with or accessed by using the software or hardware. There are no express or implied warranties that the copying, disclosure, publication, use, commercial use, or sale of the content or data included with or accessed by using the lot, will not violate or infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary, personal or consumer rights. Please refer to the Conditions of Sale and in particular the section entitled 'Limitation of Liability' and the disclaimers of warranties therein. Except as may be expressly provided otherwise, all property is offered and sold 'AS IS.' The foregoing is in addition to and does not limit the terms set forth in the Conditions of Sale with respect to this lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing