Prototypes 4

Prototypes 4

What famous things looked like, the first time around.
Contest ended 3 years ago 10/22/2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

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First Place
# 1
By Mandrak (Score: 7.489)
22

Thus began the idea ... :)

 
12

The first Walkman prototype, circa 1950s.

Decades later the engineers would reduce the size and weight. Mainly due to increasing compensation claims for severe back problems.

 
Third Place
# 3
By Juano (Score: 6.254)
18

First chess board. It didn't work.

 
4
By Terrence (Score: 6.137)
6

Mr. Colt almost got it right on his first try. :-)

 
8

first effort

 
7

While the original Newcastle bottle looked cool it had an unfortunate major flaw. Hence the company decided to go with the clear glass bottle we now see on our favorite beer store shelves today.

Mmm beer. :)

 
8
By Thegardener (Score: 5.858)
3

First came the briefcase and then the computer
then the Casetop, Wow That's Progress !

 
5

Long before Apple stole and profited off the idea, Commodore attempted to jump into the cell phone business. Here is one of their 1988 marketing posters for the failed CPhone.

Appreciate any comments... hope the kiddos even get this !!

 
1

Coca Cola Prototype from the early 1900's

Source:
1950 6 pack Coke carrier

 

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