Macintosh Performa 200 Review: Specs, Price & Value for Collectors – Plus Fun Facts!

Introduced: September 14, 1992
Terminated: October 18, 1993

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   16 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   16-bit
ROM Size:   512K
Level 1 Cache:   none
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   none
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Early Performas included the Performa 200 (Macintosh Classic) and the Performa 400 (Macintosh LC II) – Macworld, November 1992.

Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min – Max RAM:   2 MB – 10 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 ns
Install in groups of:   2
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:   2 MB

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   DB-19
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   Omni
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

Video
Standard VRAM:   none
Maximum VRAM:   none

Display Resolution:

  • Built-in, 512 x 384, 1-bit
  • Screen size is 9-inch, 512 x 342. The built-in monitor is black and white.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (40 – 80 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.0.1P
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   48

Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1P
7.1P
7.1
7.1P1
7.1P2
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 Classic II
Form Factor:   Classic
Dimensions (Inches):   13.2 H x 9.7 W x 11.2 D
Average Weight (lbs):   16
Gestalt ID:   23
Original Price:   $900 US

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Comments
The Performa 200 was identical to the Macintosh Classic II. Both computer were sold to consumers.

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