Power Macintosh 5500
Background
The PowerMac 5500 was further improved on the 5400 by adding hardware 2D and 3D graphics acceleration. It also had video input, NTSC video output, 16-bit audio input and output was initially only available to the education market, where it sold for $1,999 U.S.
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Key Specs
Display15 -inch RGB CRT (12.8 -inchviewable)" CRT
ChipPowerPC 603e
MemoryNone / Max 128 MB
Storage2.0 GB
Weight21.3 kg
Full Specifications
Basic Info
Release Date1997.02
Introduced1997 2
Discontinued1998 3
Original Price$1,999 (5500/225)
OS SupportSystem 7.5.5 (System Enabler 411) ~ Mac OS 9.1
Support StatusDiscontinued
Chip & Storage
ChipPowerPC 603e（225 / 250 / 275 MHz, 32 -bit architecture, 1 core per processor, Built-in FPU）
MemoryNone / Max 128 MB
Storage2.0 GB
Hard Drive InterfaceATA
FirmwareOpen Firmware with Macintosh ROM
Graphics Memory2 MB SGRAM
Display
Screen Size15 -inch RGB CRT (12.8 -inchviewable)"
Screen TypeCRT
Resolution832 x 624 / 640 x 480 pixels ×
Connectivity & Expansion
Expansion Slots1 - 6.88" PCI 2.0, 1 - Comm II (pre-installed Ethernet card), 1 - Video-In, 1 - Apple TV/FM Radio System
Backup Battery4.5 V Alkaline
Power Consumption220 W
Body & Dimensions
Width38.4 mm
Height44.5 mm
Thickness40.6 mm
Weight21.3 kg
Color
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Model Identifier
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