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Desktops: Mac LC 550 / Mac Performa 550, 560
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History
Replacing the earlier LC 520, the 550 was very much more of the same with the biggest difference being the switch from 25MHz to 33MHz. Naturally this was done in a very cost-cutting way and, rather than designing a new faster system, the Apple designers simply took the motherboard from the Mac Colour Classic II instead (making the LC 550 a great place to get a replacement motherboard for the rare Colour Classic II).
Processor aside the LC 550 offered nothing over the earlier model but a reduction in cost was what really appealed to buyers.
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Specifications
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Machine |
Macintosh LC 550 / Macintosh Performa 550, 560 |
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Introduced |
02/02/1994 (LC 550), 18/10/1993 (Performa 550), 01/01/1994 (Performa 560) |
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Retired |
23/03/1995 |
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Cost |
$1200 |
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System |
7.1 (with System Enabler 065)-7.6.1 |
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Code Name(s) |
Hook 33 |
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CPU/Speed |
Motorola 68030 @ 33MHz |
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Addressing |
24 or 32 bit |
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RAM Min/Max |
4Mb/36Mb (80ns - 1x72 pin SIMM slot) |
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ROM (Size) |
1Mb |
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Floppy Drive |
1xSuperDrive |
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Hard Drive |
160Mb |
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Drive Bay(s) |
1x3.5" Half-height, 1x5.25" Half-height |
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Network |
LocalTalk |
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Audio |
8 bit 22khz stereo, mono mic |
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Video |
512kb |
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Resolution(s) |
640x480 (8 bit) |
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Ports |
2xSerial, SCSI (25 pin), 1xADB, Audio (out), Audio (in) |
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Expansion Slot |
1xEnhanced LC PDS |
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Dimensions |
17.9" x 13.5" x 16.5" |
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Weight |
40.5 lb |
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Links
LowEndMac.com - Looking for Apple info? Always start here
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