Vintage Geek: The First Ever iPhone

Vintage Geek: The First Ever iPhone

July 19, 2007

by POPSUGAR Tech 9

Why in the world did Steve Jobs get so excited about the iPhone when he has probably played with this one a ton of times more than two decades ago?! Newlaunches dug deep within the Fudder Apple archives of Marc Esslinger to find this exclusive picture of the first iPhone from 1983. Designed by Marc's dad, Hartmut Esslinger (he also designed the the famous Apple IIc, which was Apple's first portable computer in 1984), this Vintage Geek treat was Apple's first product featuring the magnificent touchscreen. I can now quote myself by saying: "The rave reviews about the iPhone's multi-touch screen are all true!"

Vintage Geek iPhone

9 Comments

tdamji 5 years 44 weeks

funny, i was looking at that a few minutes ago and was wondering if someone'd beat me to the post. :) pretty sleek.

the makeup blogette 5 years 44 weeks

that doesnt look vintage man.. it fits right in with any modern phones out there today. get me one on my desk! :p

Supermom 5 years 44 weeks

This is so cool. I agree it doesn't look so old fashioned...but as far as Apple is concerned, this is a dinosaur.

clarient 5 years 44 weeks

Oldschool! Agreed - it doesn't look 20 years old at all!

clarient 5 years 44 weeks

Oldschool!Agreed - it doesn't look 20 years old at all!

millarci 5 years 44 weeks

Apple is always ahead of the game! Even back in 1983. :)

jonk 5 years 44 weeks

wow just the look of it brings back memories of elementary school and the IIc!

Performita 5 years 44 weeks

WOOOOOOW That does not look vintage at all :o if the receiver did not have the cord it would still be great office phone :)

Performita 5 years 44 weeks

WOOOOOOWThat does not look vintage at all :oif the receiver did not have the cord it would still be great office phone :)