Macintosh Performa 5280

The Macintosh Performa 5280 is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1996 to 1997 as part of the Macintosh Performa series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on November 12, 1996.

The new Performa 5280 features a 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 14″ Color CRT display, 8 MB or 16 MB of RAM, 1.2 GB hard drive, 8x CD-ROM drive, and 1.44 MB floppy drive.

This Performa has been discontinued on June 1, 1997.

Today Macintosh Performa 5280 is 26 years old!

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Macintosh Performa 5280 Release Date

IntroducedNovember 12, 1996
DiscontinuedJune 1, 1997
Model Identifier41
Model NumberUnknown
Order NumberM5182J/A
Original PriceUnknown
ColorsPlatinum
Weight45 Ibs.
20.411 KG
Dimensions17.5” H x 15.1” W x 16” D
44.45 cm H x 38.35 cm W x 40.64 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 603e
Processor Speed120 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus40 MHz
Cache32 KB L1
256 KB L2 (Optional)
CoprocessorBuilt-in FPU

Storage & Media

Storage1.2 GB
Media1 – 1.44 MB Floppy
1 – 8x CD-ROM

Memory

Built-in Memory8 MB
16 MB
Maximum Memory64 MB
Memory Slots2 – 72 pin SIMM
Minimum Speed80 ns
ROMUnknown
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in Display14″ Shadow Mask RGB CRT Display
Resolution640×480 at 16-bit

Graphics

Graphics CardNone
Graphics Memory1 MB
Display Connection1 – DB-15 (Optional)

Expansion

Expansion Slots1 – LC PDS (Cache Bus)
1 – Comm. Slot
1 – Video I/O
1 – TV Tuner
Hard Drive InterfaceIDE

Connections

EthernetNone
ModemNone
ADB1
Serial2
SCSI1 – DB-25
Floppy PortNone
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
1 – Built-in microphone
Audio Out2 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
2 – Built-in speaker
Display1 – DB-15 (Optional)

Software

Original OSSystem Software 7.5.3
Maximum OSMac OS 9.1
FirmwareMacintosh ROM

Power

Backup Battery4.5 V Alkaline
Maximum Continuous Power125 W
Line Voltage100-240 V

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References:
Apple Support – Macintosh Performa 5280: Technical Specifications