Computer mouse that inspired Steve Jobs sells for £147,000
A computer mouse that was one of Steve Jobs’ major inspirations has been sold for £147,000. The early and rare three-button mouse and coding keyset created by computing icon Douglas Engelbart featured two metal discs which correspond to the X-axis and Y-axis and the lot sold for around 12 times its estimate of £12,000 in a sale by Boston-based RR Auction. Bobby Livingston, executive vice president at RR Auction said: “Engelbart’s invention would, in part, change the course of modern life. “This device played a crucial role in the evolution of computer history.” Douglas’ mouse was the inspirati...