Specifications

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Integrated Design 3
■ integrated case larger than that of the Macintosh Color Classic
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RAM expandable to 36 MB instead of 10 MB
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two internal speakers for stereo sound output
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two sound output jacks, one in front, one in back
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provision for an internal CD-ROM drive
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extended processor-direct slot (PDS) for hardware expansion
Comparison With the Macintosh LC III 1
The Macintosh LC 520 computer combines the integrated design of the Macintosh Color
Classic with many of the functions and capabilities of the Macintosh LC III. Here is a
summary of features of the Macintosh LC 520 that are different from those of the
Macintosh LC III:
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integrated design with a built-in 14-inch Trinitron color display
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front-panel pushbuttons to control sound level and screen intensity
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built-in microphone
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stereo sound output, with built-in stereo speakers
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two sound output jacks, one in front, one in back
■ provision for an internal CD-ROM drive
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expansion socket for the system ROM
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no external video connector
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a different ADB controller IC (the Cuda)
Integrated Design 1
The Macintosh LC 520 computer has an integrated design similar to that of the Macintosh
Color Classic.
Front View 1
Figure 1-1 on page 4 shows the front of the Macintosh LC 520 computer, including the
display screen, the floppy disk slot, the CD-ROM slot, the front-panel headphone jack,
and the pushbuttons that control the screen intensity and sound level.