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OpenAI's first hardware device Codex Micro, priced at $230, now reselling on eBay for up to $1,850
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OpenAI's first hardware device, the Codex Micro, launched at a price of $230 and sold out within 12 hours on its release day. The device is distinct from the mysterious hardware OpenAI is reportedly developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive. Following the sellout, the Codex Micro has appeared on eBay with resale prices reaching as high as $1,850, reflecting significant demand and a premium secondary market. The article highlights the strong consumer interest in OpenAI-branded hardware, even for a product that is not the anticipated high-profile collaboration with Ive.
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OpenAI's First Hardware Device Debuts at $230, Now Reselling for $1,850 on eBay
OpenAI's first hardware device, originally priced at $230, sold out within 12 hours and is now being resold on eBay for as much as $1,850. The product, a keyboard named Micro Codex, marks the company's initial foray into physical hardware.
By Emily Forlini | July 27, 2026 | 21 minutes ago
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OpenAI Launches First Hardware Product, Codex Micro Keyboard for AI Coders