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Macworld, September 1993
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Introduced: June 28, 1993
Terminated: February 2, 1994

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   25 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   opt. 68882
Bus Speed:   25 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


Macworld, September 1993
Image Credit:   Macworld, September 1993


Macworld, September 1993
Image Credit:   Macworld, September 1993


Macworld, September 1993
Image Credit:   Macworld, September 1993



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)

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (80 - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto


Apple, Inc.
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Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 403 v1.0
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

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Hook
Form Factor:   LC 520
Dimensions (Inches):   17.9 H x 13.5 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   40.5
Gestalt ID:   56
Original Price:   $1300 US


Macworld, September 1993
(Click) Inside the Macintosh LC 520
(Macworld, September 1993)


Comments
The LC 520 was the first of the 500 Series Macs. It was the first all-in-one Mac with a respectably large color monitor (14-inch Sony Trinitron).