Macintosh TV (1993)

The ’90s were a wild time for Apple. But you have to appreciate the effort at least. A great example of that effort is the Macintosh TV, which was exactly what you think it is. It was Apple’s first computer to come with an integrated TV. It also came with a mouse, keyboard, and a small remote control that also worked with regular Sony TVs. Sure, you may think now using your computer to watch TV shows is entirely normal, but people back in the day didn’t like the idea that much. Plus, the price, which was over $2,000 at the time, wasn’t exactly a bargain either.

Only 10,000 units were manufactured, so if you have one, keep it. You’re holding a piece of history. It may be failed history, but history nonetheless. Fortunately, Apple learned from its mistakes and later on released the more approachable Apple TV and the subscription service Apple TV+.