Το prototype επιβεβαιώνει παλαιότερη πατέντα της Apple, στην οποία είχαμε πρωτοσυναντήσει το διπλό dock connector που θα επέτρεπε την σύνδεση του iPad με το docking station και το 30pin connector τόσο σε οριζόντια όσο και σε κατακόρυφη διάταξη:
Το protoype βρίσκεται στο eBay με το αρχικό ποσό δημοπρασίας να ξεκινάει από το αστρονομικό νούμερο των $4.800 και είναι χωρητικότητας 16GB:
The prototype iPad is in nearly functional condition, although it appears that minor repairs to the touch sensing capabilities are needed. While it is possible that a second dock connector could be faked with appropriate tools and spare parts, extensive documentation on the listing in the form of detailed photos appears to be consistent with the device being a genuine Apple prototype. Several components carry part numbers and copyright dates from prior to original iPad's components, and the device is running Apple's SwitchBoard diagnostic software.
The device does not contain the "iPad" name printed on its shell, instead including a prototype identification number in a number of locations on the rear shell and front bezel. The regulatory text section on the rear of the prototype includes "X" placeholders for the device's battery rating, and also includes a placeholder listing for a Broadcom Wi-Fi chip included in the device.
