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September 6, 2021November 18, 2023

The Macintosh Sale button (c. 1990)

This square button is pale blue with black print and measures 2.125 inches square. The back of the button is black and has a pin.

The top of the button reads “The Macintosh Sale” in the Apple Garamond font used at the time with a black Apple logo. The lower button design shows the word “Sale” in a treatment stylized to appear like a selected menu item on the classic Macintosh operating system. The arrow cursor is pointing to “Sale” and a US $ (dollar sign) is positioned to the right (where a “shortcut” is normally placed in the menu).

The dollar sign is in a digitized version of the Geneva font (a convention that did not match the design implied by the button).

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Apple Watch Sport Loop (44mm, Sunflower, Spring 2021)

The Apple Watch Sport Loop band was woven from nylon thread to create a hook-and-loop closure. These bands were available for the 40mm and 44mm Apple Watch models, and were offered in sizes to fit 130–200mm wrists (40mm) and 145–220mm wrists (44mm). The bands also fit older Apple Watch sizes of 38mm and 42mm.

This Sunflower band used a base color of yellow-gold and had edges in white and dark gray. The connector plastics were yellow-gold and the closure plastic was dark gray.

Apple described the Apple Watch Sport Loop band:

“Soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachment loops are securely anchored for superior durability.”

Source: Apple

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Plastic bag with red logo (c. 1990)

This white plastic bag is likely from before Apple Stores existed and was likely used at conference booths in the late 1980s to 1990s.

It measures 15 x 10.5 inches and includes a handle. A large red Apple logo is printed on one side.

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My-T-Pocket card-sized personal organizer (c. 1990)

This unusual item, a “My-T-Pocket card-sized personal organizer,” features a gold-colored Apple logo and several tools.

Four removable tools include:

Cutter (snap-off blades)
Ball-point pen (telescoping pen)
Stapler
Clips & staples (compartment containing mini-staples and gold-color mini-paper clips)

The device also includes a tape measure and a multi-function solar-powered calculator.

Each of the tools is labeled on the device and described in the manual.

The device is protected by a vinyl case and a 7-panel manual describes its various features in English, French, German, and Chinese. It was manufactured by Design Factory and its model number was DF-7.

The My-T-Pocket card-sized personal organizer measures 2.25 inches x 3.5 inches, approximately the size of a credit card, and is 0.5 inch thick.

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Multicolor logo sticker sheets (1986)

These two incomplete sticker sheets feature multiple multicolor Apple logo stickers. Each sheet measures 9 x 6 inches.

Each sheet has four different size logos that are die cut. Due to the “bleed” design of each sticker, the logos appear disproportional until removed from the sheet.

Unfortunately, neither of the sheets are complete and both have stickers removed.

The sticker sheets are dated 1986.

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KAATN ’91 paperweight (1991)

This glass paperweight measures 3.75 inches in diameter and is 5/8 inches thick. It features a smooth scalloped edge and is etched with an Apple logo and the characters, “KAATN ’91.”

This item was acquired from a person I believe to be a former Apple sales representative. Although I was unable to get specific information about this item, research indicates that this paperweight was possibly a memento after some version of executive coaching by consultant Alan Weiss who runs Summit Consulting Group, Inc. Weiss is author of “500 articles and 60 books, including his best-seller, Million Dollar Consulting.”

This training is still apparently offered by Summit Consulting Group as of 2021. Although Apple is not listed as a client, other well-known clients and the content of the coaching seems to match Apple’s culture in the early 1990s. Weiss describes this coaching as a “very intensive development experience combining my executive coaching models with entrepreneurial and solo practitioner needs: Supercharged Coaching.”

Weiss notes that he has “kiddingly dubbed” his Supercharged Coaching methodology “KAATN” or “kick ass and take names,” the cryptic abbreviation on this paperweight.

If this information can be substantiated or disproven by anyone with historic context, I’d appreciate it.

Sources: Alan Weiss (About, KAATN)

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iMac to go (iBook) magnets (1999)

This shrink-wrapped package of round magnets feature an image of the original tangerine iBook and the words, “iMac to go. Introducing the iBook.” The magnet also includes the “Think Different” tagline used at the time along with a color-matched tangerine Apple logo.

The magnets are 3.5 inches diameter and there are 25 magnets in the package. The package also includes the original internal part number, L04107A (also printed on each magnet).

Source: Wikipedia

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iMac M1 packaging (pink, 2021)

Like all original M1 iMac models, the pink option ships with a color-matched Getting Started booklet and two stickers that match the exterior colors of the iMac. In this case, the stickers are pink and red. Both sticker colors have a slight metallic look.

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I know a lot… button (c. 1990)

This button, manufactured by Button King, is 2 3/16 inches diameter and displays a red Apple logo and the text “I know a lot, but…I can keep a SECRET!”

The text is printed in a version of the Garamond Narrow Bold font, but it does not appear to be Apple’s official Apple Garamond font.

This button was presumably provided to employees at an event or time when NDA-type (non-disclosure agreement) information was shared.

As of 2021, Apple is still famous for their secrecy.

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Apple Pencil (Generation 2, 2018)

The second generation Apple Pencil was released along with the Generation 3 iPad Pro on October 30, 2018. The new Apple Pencil was described by Apple in a press release:

“A second-generation Apple Pencil magnetically attaches to iPad Pro and wirelessly charges at the same time. A new touch sensor built onto Apple Pencil detects taps, introducing an entirely new way to interact within apps.”

This Apple Pencil charged with a magnetic charger built into the iPad instead of the Lightning connector used to charge the original Apple Pencil.

Apple lists the capabilities of the Apple Pencil Generation 2 as including:

Wireless pairing and charging
Attaches magnetically
Double-tap to change tools
Pixel-perfect precision
Tilt and pressure sensitivity
Imperceptible lag
Free engraving

Although small design changes, the second generation Apple Pencil featured two flat edges and a matte-textured finish, making it feel more like a traditional pencil. It was also less prone to rolling off the table.

This post was updated in October 2021 to include the unboxing and shots of the Apple Pencil Generation 2 being used with an iPad Pro 11-inch (2021) and Apple’s Smart Folio.

Sources: Apple (Newsroom, Apple Pencil)