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10 limited edition Apple products you didn't know existed

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10 limited edition Apple products you didn't know existed

The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM)

The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM)

Apple's "TAM" computer was created to celebrate the company's twentieth anniversary, and debuted in 1997 with a price tag of $7,499. One of Jony Ive's first projects at Apple, the TAM has a peculiar design that features two Bose speakers and a satellite subwoofer. The TAM also has a unique startup chime that won't be found in any other Apple product.

Apple IIGS "Woz Edition"

Apple IIGS "Woz Edition"

To celebrate Apple's 10th anniversary, Apple produced 50,000 limited-edition Apple IIGS computers that featured Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's "Woz" signature engraved in the front casing. Owners of the rare machine could also mail their registration form to Apple to receive a machine-printed certificate of authenticity signed by Woz and 12 of Apple's top engineers.

Apple's 1986 home accessories

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In 1986, Apple released "The Apple Collection," which included a range of household accessories with Apple branding. The catalog's stylish items included an umbrella, a pocket knife, a towel, a mug, and even a circular-faced watch.

Apple's 1986 clothing line

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In addition to accessories, The Apple Collection also marked Apple's entrance into fashion, complete with baggy sweatshirts, windbreakers, patterned shirts, polos, and even a children's clothing line.

Apple Product Red solid gold EarPods

Apple Product Red solid gold EarPods

To help raise money for the Product Red charity in 2013, Apple's Jony Ive created a unique pair of solid gold EarPod headphones, which sold for $461,000.

Apple Watch with gold link bracelet

Apple Watch with gold link bracelet

Apple has given out a small number of its Apple Watch Editions that include a yellow-gold link bracelet, which is unavailable to purchase. Beyoncé, Kanye West, and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld have all been seen sporting the rare golden watch band.

Apple Product Red Mac Pro

Apple Product Red Mac Pro

Apple's Jony Ive also designed a one-of-a-kind, red-colored Mac Pro for Product Red's 2013 charity auction that sold for an incredible $977,000, making it the most expensive computer ever sold.

Apple iPod Special U2 Edition

Apple iPod Special U2 Edition

Apple partnered with rock band U2 to create a special 4th generation iPod that came in black and featured a red click wheel. This specific model, which has since been discontinued, included the engraved signatures of U2's four band members on the back and even a special U2 poster.

Tim Cook's Apple Watch

Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently the only person in the world who has been seen sporting a stainless steel Apple Watch with a custom red-colored Digital Crown along the side. No such model of the Apple Watch is being sold by Apple at this time.

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