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Apple Macintosh Performa 5420CD Specs

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Apple Macintosh Performa 5420CDThe Apple Macintosh Performa 5420CD, based on the Alchemy architecture, features a 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.6 GB hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive in an ultracool black all-in-one case with a 15" shadow mask color monitor.

The Performa 5420CD is identical to the Performa 5410CD, but the 5420CD was packed in a black case, which made it one of only a few black all-in-one Macs. This model was sold in Europe and Asia, but unfortunately, never was sold in North America.


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April 22, 1996 March 1, 1997
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1996.
120 MHz PowerPC 603e
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.
Third-Party* Integrated
Details: *A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.
40 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
32k 256k (Optional)
Details: N/A
168-pin DIMM 70 ns
Details: Supports two 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs.
16 MB 136 MB
Details: Supports a maximum of 136 MB of RAM with 8 MB of onboard RAM and two 64 MB memory modules.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
8 MB 2
Details: RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
Integrated* Integrated*
Details: *1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.
1 MB 1 MB
Details: When system RAM is upgraded, 1 MB of RAM remains dedicated to video function.
15" Color* 640x480*
Details: 15" Shadow Mask RGB display. It supports 640x480 at 16-bit and 800x600 and 832x624 at 8-bit.
Mirroring Only 832x624
Details: This model can mirror the internal display at 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 on an external display.
1.6 GB IDE
Details: By default, this model is configured with a 1.6 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive.
4X CD-ROM 1.44 MB (Manual)
Details: By default, this model is configured with a 4X CD-ROM drive.
None None*
Details: *10Base-T Ethernet was available as an option.
1 PCI, Comm, Video I/O, TV* None
Details: *This model has a single PCI, Comm, TV, and both video input and video output expansion slots.
All-in-One Power Mac 5200
Details: N/A
M4751J/A* Mac Performa 5420CD
Details: *M4751J/A is the order number for this model in Japan. The order number in other countries differed.
N/A 74
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number and 74 Gestalt ID.

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4.5V Alkaline N/A
Details: N/A
7.5.3 7.5.3-9.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
17.5 x 15.1 x 16.0 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (44.5 cm, 38.4 cm, 40.6 cm).
N/A N/A
Details: Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.


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1 (DB-15) None
Details: N/A
1 1 (DB-25)
Details: N/A
None 2*
Details: *Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).
None None*
Details: *10Base-T Ethernet was available as an option.
None* None*
Details: *By default, S-video input and output were not provided. However, video input and output could be added via expansion cards.
1 (PlainTalk) None
Details: 16-bit mono sound input.
1 (16-Bit Stereo) 1 (Front-Mounted)
Details: N/A
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 110V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 220 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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