 | 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.
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
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
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.