Family Computing, 1994
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Introduced: October 18, 1993
Terminated: April 1, 1996

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   33 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   opt. 68882
Bus Speed:   33 MHz
Data Path:   32-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:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   1
Min - Max RAM:   4 MB - 36 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 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:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker, headphone

Video
Standard VRAM:   512K (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM:   768K (1 x 256K)

Display Resolution:
  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)
Note:
  • Built-in monitor is a 14 inch Sony Trinitron RGB display.


Family Computing, 1994
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Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1P3
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 332
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1P3
7.1P5
7.1P6
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

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Macintosh LC 550
Form Factor:   LC 520
Dimensions (Inches):   17.9 H x 13.5 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   40.5
Gestalt ID:   80
Original Price:   $2000 US


Family Computing, 1994
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Comments
The Macintosh LC 550 was the education version of the Performa 550. The Performa 550 was identical to the Peforma 560; however, the Performa 560 was shipped bundled with business-use software and Performa 550 was shipped bundled with home-use software.