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# PowerBook 520c

Essentials

Family: PowerBook

Codename: BlackBird LC

Gestalt ID: 72

Minimum OS: 7.1.1

Maximum OS: 8.1

Introduced: May 1994

Terminated: September 1995

Processor

CPU: Motorola MC68LC040

CPU Speed: 25 MHz

FPU: none

Bus Speed: 25 MHz

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 4 kB data, 4 kB instruction

ROM: 2 MB

RAM Type: unique

Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns

Onboard RAM: 4 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 36 MB

Expansion Slots: modem, optional type II/III PC Card bay

Video

Screen: 9.5" dual-scan

Max Resolution: 8 bit 640x480

Storage

Hard Drive: 130-320 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Input/Output

ADB: 2

Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: HDI-30

Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini

Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini

Speaker: stereo

Microphone: mono

Networking

Ethernet: AAUI-15

Miscellaneous

Power: 40 Watts

Dimensions: 2.3" H x 11.5" W x 9.7" D

Weight: 6.4 lbs.

Introduced in May 1994, the 520c was similar to the 520, but included a dual-scan 256-color screen (the 520c was the first PowerBook to include one). The 520c was priced at $2,900.

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