New images shared on Twitter this week of one of Apple’s early prototype first-generation iPads that show that Apple had mulled a dual port system of some sort for the device.
The images were shared on Twitter by the user Giulio Zompetti, who collects rare Apple devices. He shared a trio of images showcasing a prototype iPad 1, and elaborated on a mysterious port located on the left-hand side of the device. This port appears to simply be a second 30-pin connection.
iPad, first generation prototype. Initially, Apple was planning to feature a dual dock system on its first tablet. The secondary port was situated on the left side of the device. Concurrent charging was apparently supported. This feature was removed in a later DVT stage.
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MacDailyNews Take: Back in summer 2012, a first generation iPad prototype with a dual port design that showed up on eBay and sold for $10,200 (US).
where is the 5.1/4 floppy disc drive port ?
Just because you can be extreme doesn’t prove that the idea you are opposing is extreme too.