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Models sorted by processor speed, then date of introduction.

Processor	68030			68040
Model	520	Mac TV	550	575-578	580
Introduced	6/28/93	10/25/93	2/2/94	11/3/94	4/3/95
Price New	$2,000	$2,079	$1,200	$1,700	$1,300
CPU Speed	25 MHz	32 MHz	33 MHz
Base RAM	4 MB	5 MB	4 MB
Max RAM	36 MB	8 MB	36 MB		52 MB
Minimum OS	7.1
Maximum OS	7.6.1			8.1
Floppy Drive	1.4M
CD-ROM	optional	2x
Hard Drive		60 MB			500 MB
Video	640 x 480 8-bit
VRAM	512 KB			512 KB, expandable to 1 MB
PDS	LC PDS	none	LC PDS
L2 cache	none			optional
H/W/D	17.9"/13.5"/16.5"
Weight	40.5 lbs.

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