Performa 450 Review: Essential Specs, Price, Value, and Little-Known Facts

Introduced: April 12, 1993
Terminated: November 1, 1993

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 III 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:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   Omni
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

Video
Standard VRAM:   512K (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM:   768K (1 x 256K)

Display Resolution:

  • 512 x 384, 16-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)
  • 640 x 400, 16-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)
  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)

Note:

  • 512K VRAM SIMMs may be installed, but only 256K of each SIMM will be used.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (120 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1P2
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 308
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
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 LC III
Form Factor:   LC
Dimensions (Inches):   2.9 H x 12.2 W x 15.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):   8.8
Gestalt ID:   27
Original Price:   $1800 US

Comments
The educational version of the Performa 450 was the Macintosh LC III.

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