Apple Inc.
Image Credit:  Apple Inc.


Introduced: February 1,1993
Terminated: May 1, 1994

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   16 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   16-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   1 LC PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   4 MB - 10 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 ns
Install in groups of:   2
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

Ports
ADB:   2
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   Omni
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker


Macworld, April 1993
Image Credit:  Macworld, April 1993



Video
Standard VRAM:   256K (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM:   512K (1 x 256K)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 8-bit (256K Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)
  • Built-in 10" Sony Trinitron RGB display.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (40 - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 401
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article


Performa 250
Image Credit:  Unknown Source



Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Macintosh Color Classic
Form Factor:   Color Classic
Dimensions (Inches):   14.5 H x 9.9 W x 12.6 D
Average Weight (lbs):   22.5
Gestalt ID:   49
Original Price:   $1000 US

Comments
This Performa 250 was identical to the Macintosh Color Classic. The Color Classic was sold worldwide but the Performa 250 was sold only in the United Kingdom and Australia.