A rare Google Pixel prototype just popped up on eBay for $105

A rare Google Pixel prototype just popped up on eBay for $105

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Key Points:

  • A rare Google Pixel (2016) prototype labeled "Not for sale" is currently up for auction on eBay, identified as a 128GB "sailfish" unit running Android 10.
  • The device is a late-stage Design Validation Test (DVT) model, featuring hardware specifications similar to the retail Pixel, including a Snapdragon 821 processor and 4GB RAM.
  • Despite running a standard Pixel launcher and Google apps, the prototype shows connectivity limitations such as unavailable SIM status and Wi-Fi addresses, typical for non-public prototype devices.
  • The auction currently has a bid of $105.50 with about a week remaining, attracting collectors interested in owning an early piece of Google's smartphone history.
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