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Apple Macintosh Performa 5215CD Specs

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Apple Macintosh Performa 5215CDThe Apple Macintosh Performa 5215CD features a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 8 MB of RAM, a 1.0 GB hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive in an attractive all-in-one case with a 15" shadow mask color monitor.

This model is identical to one configuration of the Performa 5200CD, but the 5215CD shipped with a different software bundle. The Performa 5215CD and the educational version, the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC were sold only in North America.


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July 14, 1995 July 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 1995.
75 MHz PowerPC 603
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.
N/A Integrated
Details: N/A
37.5 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
16k 256k
Details: N/A
72-pin SIMM 80 ns
Details: N/A
8 MB 64 MB
Details: N/A

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 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.
Single Display* 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.
1 GB IDE
Details: By default, this model is configured with a 1.0 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 LC PDS, Comm, Video I/O, TV* None
Details: *This model has a single LC PDS, Comm, TV, and both video input and video output expansion slots.
All-in-One Power Mac 5200
Details: N/A
M4107LL/A Mac Performa 5215CD
Details: N/A
M3046 41
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the M3046 Model Number and 41 Gestalt ID.

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4.5V Alkaline N/A
Details: N/A
7.5.1 7.5.1, 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).
US$2300 N/A
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None* None
Details: *Optional DB-15 video port.
1 1 (DB-25)
Details: N/A
2 None
Details: Serial ports are marked by printer and modem icons.
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, 125 Max Watts.

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