Apple Macintosh Performa 550 Specs
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The Apple Macintosh Performa 550 features a 33 MHz 68030 processor, 5 MB of RAM, a 160 MB hard drive, and a 2X CD-ROM drive in a relatively compact all-in-one case with a 14" color display. With the exception of processor speed and configuration options, the Performa 550 is identical to the Performa 520 it replaced.
The educational version of the Performa 550 is the LC 550.
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Introduction Date: |
October 18, 1993 |
Discontinued Date: |
April 1, 1996 |
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 1993. |
Processor Speed: |
33 MHz |
Processor Type: |
68030 |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
68882 (Optional) |
System Bus Speed: |
33 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
1 MB |
L1 Cache: |
0.5k |
L2 Cache: |
N/A |
RAM Type: |
72-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
Standard RAM: |
5 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
36 MB |
Motherboard RAM: |
4 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
VRAM SIMM* |
Details: |
*This model has 512k of onboard VRAM and a single slot that accepts a 256k 80 ns VRAM SIMM. |
Standard VRAM: |
512k* |
Maximum VRAM: |
768k* |
Details: |
*512k of VRAM is soldered onboard. A single VRAM slot accepts a 256k VRAM SIMM for a maximum total of 768k of VRAM. |
Display Support: |
14" Color |
Resolution Support: |
640x480 |
Details: |
14" Sony Trinitron RGB display. |
2nd Display Support: |
Single Display* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
Variable* |
Details: |
*This model can support a second display with the addition of an LC PDS video card. By default, it only supports a single display. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
160 MB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 160 MB internal SCSI hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
2X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Auto) |
Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None |
Expansion Slots: |
1 LC PDS |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Details: |
There are no free expansion bays. |
Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh LC 520 |
Apple Order No: |
M2147LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mac Performa 550 |
Details: |
*M2147LL/A, M2147LL/B, and M2147LL/C each refer to this model and originally differed only by location sold. |
Apple Model No: |
M1640 |
Gestalt ID: |
80 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the M1640 Model Number and 80 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
Original Mac OS: |
7.1P |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.1P-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
17.9 x 13.5 x 16.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
40.5 lbs (18.4 kg) |
Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (45.5 cm, 34.3 cm, 41.9 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$2000 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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