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# Macintosh LC 550

AKA

Performa 550

Performa 560

Essentials

Family: Macintosh LC

Codename: Hook 33

Gestalt ID: 80

Minimum OS: 7.1

Maximum OS: 7.6.1

Introduced: February 1994

Terminated: March 1995

Processor

CPU: Motorola MC68030

CPU Speed: 33 MHz

FPU: 68882

Bus Speed: 33 MHz

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction

ROM: 1 MB

RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM

Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns

Onboard RAM: 4 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 36 MB

Expansion Slots: 1 LC PDS

Video

Monitor: 14" CRT (built-in)

VRAM: 512-768 kB (one socket)

Max Resolution: 640x480

Storage

Hard Drive: 160 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Optical Drive: 2x CD-ROM

Input/Output

ADB: 2

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: DB-25

Audio Out: stereo 8 bit mini

Audio In: mono 8 bit mini

Speaker: mono

Microphone: mono

Miscellaneous

Power: 40 Watts

Dimensions: 17.9" H x 13.5" W x 16.5" D

Weight: 40.5 lbs.

The LC 550 replaced the LC 520 in February 1994. It was identical to the 520, but had a 33 MHz 68030 processor. All other specs are the same. It sold for $1,200 and was also sold as the Performas 550, and 560.

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