Apple, Inc.
Image Credit:  Apple, Inc.


Introduced: May 1, 1995
Terminated: February 1, 1996

Logic Board
Processor:   68LC040
Processor Speed:   33 MHz

Note:
  • This model is sometimes designated as having a 66 MHz processor, since the clock input runs at 66 MHz; however, the processor itself runs at 33 MHz.
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   33 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   8K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   LC, comm., video in/out
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline

Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   8 MB - 52 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

Note:
  • Second SIMM slot can accept only 1, 4, or 16 MB SIMMs.

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   opt. DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker, headphone

Video
Standard DRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)
Maximum DRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)

Display Resolution:
  • 640 x 480, 16-bit

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (500 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual


MacUser, April 1994
Image Credit:  MacUser, April 1994



Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   J-7.5
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   58.1.3

Compatible MacOS:
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0


Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Macintosh LC 580
Form Factor:   LC 520
Dimensions (Inches):   17.9 H x 13.5 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   40.5
Gestalt ID:   99

Comments
The Performa 588CD was not sold in the U.S.