Resurfaced footage shows farmer being stunned by the price of a computer as he's buying it in 1995
Published on Sep 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Ben Thompson
There’s something so funny and nostalgic about this resurfaced footage that shows a farmer being stunned by the price of a computer as he’s buying it in 1995.
It’s quite a relatable feeling to be absolutely flabbergasted by the high price tags for the tech of today, but we might have forgotten quite how expensive technology was back in the day.
This video is almost like a 90s time capsule, when it comes to the retro tech and the wobbly filming, you can’t help but feel sorry for the poor farmer who seems genuinely shocked by how much a new computer would cost.
We’re used to tech being one price for the whole system, but in the case of a 90s Macintosh 600, just the base unit itself cost more than $1,000.
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This poor farmer was stunned by the price of a computer in 1995
We are no strangers to being flabbergasted by the price of tech these days.
But this resurfaced footage from 1995 is a comical example of how people have reacted to learning about the price of tech for years.
The video showed a farmer trying to buy a massively old-school looking Macintosh 600, only to be stunned by the add-ons.
While today we’re used to sleek laptops that come fully equipped, back then almost everything was sold separately.
Just the base unit, which included the CPU, keyboard, and mouse, cost the poor bewildered farmer $1,399, and the monitor wasn’t even included; that would set him back a further $384.
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He was in genuine disbelief
The farmer made the mistake of being interested in an Apple LaserWriter printer, which turns out to be an eye-watering $1,900 on its own.
Even a cheap one would have been $799.
The salesman tried to sweeten the deal by pointing out the machine’s 32 MHz processor, 160 MB hard drive, and 4 MB of RAM.
There was even an option for a built-in CD-ROM, which sounded futuristic at the time.
The farmer couldn’t believe that the tech was futuristic enough to play CD-ROMs.
It seems that no matter what era you’re in, three things remain true: death, taxes, and eye-wateringly priced Apple products.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
