Apple Performa 5420/CD Review: Specs, Price & Value for Collectors

Introduced: April 22, 1996
Terminated: March 1, 1997

Logic Board
Processor:   603e
Processor Speed:   120 MHz
2nd Processor:   opt. PC Compatbility Card
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   40 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   32K
Level 2 Cache:   optional
Expansion Slots:   PCI, comm, TV, video in/out
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline

Memory
RAM Type:   168-pin DIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min – Max RAM:   16 MB – 136 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   70 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   8, 16, 32, 64 MB
Onboard RAM:   8 MB

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   2
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker, headphone, remote control

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

Display Resolution:

  • 640 x 480, 16-bit
  • 800 x 600, 16-bit
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit
  • Video in not supported at 832 x 624.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   4x
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (1.6 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.5.3
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 410
AppleTalk Version:   58.1.5

Compatible MacOS:
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Power Macintosh 5400/120
Form Factor:   PM 5200
Dimensions (Inches):   17.5 H x 15.1 W x 16 D
Average Weight (lbs):   47
Gestalt ID:   74

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This system was not sold in the U.S.

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