I'd hang on to at least that original iPhone. I don't think it was produced in very large numbers, was it? Bound to pick up value as time goes on (and it really hasn't been that long yet).
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Review: Grid Studio Turns Apple's History Into Beautiful Home Decoration
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But it doesn't say anywhere that you send in your old devices. Looks to me that you're adding more junk to your collection.
Apple fans tend to accumulate old products in their homes, likely on a shelf or in a drawer collecting dust. Rather than letting Apple's history become junk items for dust collection, Grid Studio aims to turn them into artistic wall decoration.
Grid Studio, whose tagline is "Every classic deserves to be framed," takes Apple products and breaks them down component-by-component, placing them in gorgeously labeled, neat, and organized frames for your home or office that beautifully respect the devices' intricate designs.
Grid Studio offers a selection of older-generation iPhones, with the most prized being the limited-edition original iPhone. Grid Studio is only offering 999 of the original iPhones in its frame collection, and each frame comes with a special plaque that lets you know which unit out of the 999. In my case, I received the 197th frame.
Each frame is labeled with the names of numerous components, but also other much-welcomed additions such as their dimensions. Additionally, while the frames come shipped with a transparent plastic cover, they can be removed, allowing you to touch the different components directly. If you do, however, be aware that the components inside are dust collectors and can be challenging to clean.
For this review, Grid Studio sent not only the first-generation iPhone but also the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and the original Apple Watch. Besides each frame featuring a different device, they're very similar in design. Each one has the name of the device alongside a short paragraph explaining its introduction and history.
Every device in the collection is genuine, as is each part that's broken down, including the screen, logic board, speaker, and cameras. The lone exceptions are the batteries, which due to safety concerns are replicas. Beyond the level of detail within the frames themselves, Grid Studio also takes into account the packaging.
All of the packaging for the frames includes neat glyphs of iPhones, the original Mac, and the iPod. With the original iPhone frame, however, Grid Studio includes some extra special items. Most notably, the original iPhone frame comes with a printout timeline of the history of the iPhone, including 3D foldable images of Steve Jobs and the information for all current models. The quality of the printout is superb, with an excellent glossy finish.
Conclusion
What's certain is that Grid Studio took into account every possible detail, not only in deconstructing and framing a range of Apple's products but also in the experience from when your package first arrives. For anyone with love for Apple's products or who simply wants to put on display the evolution of products through the years for themselves or as a gift, Grid Studio without a doubt offers a terrific way to do just that.
How to Buy
On its website, Grid Studio offers frames for most of Apple's iPhones, including the iPhone X, first-generation iPhone SE, the iPhone 5S, iPhone 8, and more. Pricing varies depending on the significance and rarity of the devices. For example, the original iPhone frame retails for $599; however, as noted above, Grid Studio offers a limited supply of the original iPhone and it is currently listed as sold out.
Frames for other iPhone models are typically priced at $169 and up, although Grid Studio is currently running a sale. Apple Watch Series 0, as well as the iPod touch, are also available, as are an assortment of other smartphones and handheld gaming systems.
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I have my OG iPhone that has a small dent in the top right corner, and a small crack in the screen. I was able to buy another one from eBay a few years ago that has a perfect screen. I also bought new, OEM components separately including the solid metal Apple logo from the back, the bottom plastic portion & new metal casing and a few other things. I also have my original box in mint condition with all the documentation, etc. They’ve all been sitting in a bag for a few years with the intention of having perfect, original iPhone in its perfect box. But what I need is someone to do the job for me. I’ve asked people that do phone repairs but none seemed very confident or just flat out said they wouldn’t do it. Does anyone know of a place that would do it? I’m not exactly sure how easy or hard it is to work on that phone, but I’m pretty sure I could do it if I had the time, videos and proper tools (which most of I have).
I really want to get this done so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thanks!
Well... why in the world would you hang something like this into your house? Weird understanding of art and decoration... If people like it bigger, they could convert their 70" flatscreen TV into this kind of "art". 😂 There is no accounting for taste, but this is definitely not for me.
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There was no such thing as a flat screen TV in the 70s. Now the 25” RCA console? That was a beast. A TV that also served as furniture. I remember needing a buddy to help me move mine across the street after I bought it used from a neighbor. Yes, a >100 pound, wood-encased 25” display. How times have changed.
I’m gonna blame this one on morning fog LOL. Somehow, “ became ‘s to my eyes.I meant 70" = 70 inches, not 70's...