Apple Performa 575 Review: Specs, Price, Value & Facts You Should Know

Introduced: February 1, 1994
Terminated: April 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:   1 LC PDS, comm. slot
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline

Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   1
Min – Max RAM:   5 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:   1
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 (2 x 256K)
Maximum VRAM:   1 MB (2 x 512K)

Display Resolution:

  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (2 x 256K), 16-bit (2 x 512K)

Note:

  • Built-in monitor is a 14 inch Sony Trinitron RGB display.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (250 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1P6
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 364
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1P6
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Macintosh LC 575
Form Factor:   LC 520
Dimensions (Inches):   17.9 H x 13.5 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   40.5
Gestalt ID:   92
Original Price:   $2500 US

Comments
The education version of the Performa 575 was the LC 575.

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