![]() | 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.