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Apple Power Macintosh 5260/100 vs Apple Power Macintosh 5260/120

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Overview
Released19961996
Performance
ProcessorPowerPC 603e 100 MHz (Power Macintosh 5260/100)PowerPC 603e 120 MHz (Power Macintosh 5260/120)
CPU cores11
Memory16 MB16 MB
Storage800 MB1.2 GB
CPU100 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit. Exact Apple support lists 32 KB L1 cache and a 64-bit processor data path at 40 MHz; Original exact Apple TIL 19602 and May 1996 Apple Facts instead say 16 KB L1, an unresolved maker conflict. Apple's separate comparison table gives the narrower memory bus as 32-bit at 37.5 MHz, not the same path. Optional 256 KB L2 High Performance Module M4849LL/A is a 160-pin SIMM, not interchangeable with the later 5400/6400 DIMM. Original ordering description and cache note establish it as optional despite the support/service tables listing 256 KB without that qualification.120 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit and 32 KB L1 cache. Exact original brochure and Apple support specify a 64-bit processor data path at 40 MHz. Optional 256 KB L2 High Power Macintosh Module M4849LL/A; it is not included as standard.
GPU1 MB built-in DRAM framebuffer; exact support and shared service video-mode list support 640 × 480 with 16-bit colour. Other higher-resolution timing pages in the shared service do not establish those as supported modes for the built-in 14-inch display.1 MB built-in DRAM framebuffer; exact support and shared service video-mode list support 640 × 480 with 16-bit colour. Other higher-resolution timing pages in the shared service do not establish those as supported modes for the built-in 14-inch display.
Memory type16 MB standard in one 72-pin SIMM, with a second socket for expansion to 64 MB. No memory soldered on board; SIMMs can be installed individually. Exact original TIL 19602 specifies 70 ns, while exact current support and shared service specify 80 ns or faster. The timing difference remains qualified. Shared comparison lists an 8 MB minimum, without an exact factory bundle.16 MB standard, expandable to 64 MB using two 72-pin SIMM sockets; exact support and shared Service Source state no soldered RAM. Original exact brochure specifies 70 ns or faster noncomposite SIMMs, while current support and service specify 80 ns. The 5260-series user manual technical table and exact 5260/120 user-guide update instead state a 12 MB minimum in removable 70 ns fast-page SIMMs without an exact factory-order bundle. November 1996 Apple Facts claims 8 MB on board plus an 8 MB SIMM, contradicting exact support and service. No additional factory configuration is inferred from these disagreements.
Storage type800 MB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy and quadruple-speed AppleCD 600i in original M4982LL/A ordering information. May 1996 Apple Facts says CD-ROM is present in most configurations; no undocumented drive-free factory combination is added. Shared service lists larger family drives without coupling them to an exact 5260/100 bundle.1.2 GB IDE hard drive and 1.44 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy. Exact current support, TIL 20413 description and original education bundle list an 8× CD-ROM drive; shared Service Source identifies AppleCD 1200i. The September 1996 exact brochure and November 1996 Apple Facts instead say 4× CD-ROM. The optical-drive difference remains source-qualified rather than adding an undocumented factory configuration.
Expansion slotsLC-compatible PDS, 68040-bus communications slot for optional modem or Ethernet, optional video-input card and TV tuner bay. PDS is not a direct connection to the PowerPC processor; processor-dependent cache/FPU cards are not compatible. Optional MPEG Media System requires the video-input card. Video capture accepts NTSC, PAL and SECAM; tuner standard varies by region.LC-compatible PDS, 68040-bus communications slot for optional modem or Ethernet, optional video-input card and TV tuner bay. PDS is not a direct connection to the PowerPC processor; processor-dependent cache/FPU cards are not compatible. Optional MPEG Media System requires the video-input card. Video capture accepts NTSC, PAL and SECAM; tuner standard varies by region.
Display
Screen size12.3″12.3″
Resolution640 × 480640 × 480
PanelCRTCRT
Refresh rate66.67 Hz66.67 Hz
Display typeBuilt-in 14-inch nominal shadow-mask colour CRT with 12.3-inch viewable diagonal in the exact original ordering description and technical sheet. Shared Service Source instead says 12.8-inch viewable; exact model wording is retained. Dot pitch 0.28 mm; tilt-and-swivel base. A CRT has selectable raster modes rather than a fixed LCD pixel grid.Built-in 14-inch nominal shadow-mask colour CRT with 12.3-inch viewable diagonal in the exact original brochure and product description. Shared Service Source instead says 12.8-inch viewable; exact model wording is retained. Dot pitch 0.28 mm; tilt-and-swivel base.
Display features640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 66.67 Hz in the exact original TIL 19602 technical sheet. Shared service agrees on 66.7 Hz; a separate service timing table headed 60 Hz instead gives 15 ms, so no second 60 Hz mode is inferred.640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 66.67 Hz in the exact original brochure. The shared service agrees on 66.7 Hz. This is a CRT raster mode, not an LCD fixed pixel grid.
Connections
PortsHeadphone jackHeadphone jack
Front portsHeadphone output, push-button volume and display brightness controls, infrared remote receiver.Headphone output, push-button volume and display brightness controls, infrared remote receiver.
Back portsADB, external DB-25 SCSI, two RS-232/422 modem/printer serial ports with LocalTalk, PlainTalk-compatible sound input and stereo sound output. Ethernet requires an optional communications-slot card; no GeoPort inferred from a similar-looking serial connector. Exact original TIL gives six external SCSI devices in its ports section but five in expansion; maker catalogue says five and shared service seven. Limits remain source-qualified.ADB, external DB-25 SCSI, two RS-232/422 modem/printer serial ports with LocalTalk, PlainTalk-compatible sound input and stereo sound output. Ethernet requires an optional communications-slot card; no GeoPort. Original exact brochure and maker catalogue specify five external SCSI devices; the shared user manual gives six and shared service gives seven, so limits remain source-qualified.
External displaysOptional Apple External Video Connector provides DB-15 mirroring, with a compatible display. Optional Apple Presentation System converts the mirrored output for television/projector or VCR use; it is not an independent extended desktop.Optional Apple External Video Connector provides DB-15 mirroring, with a compatible display. Optional Apple Presentation System converts the mirrored output for television/projector or VCR use; it is not an independent extended desktop.
SpeakersTwo built-in speakers and 16-bit stereo output. Shared service specifies 22 kHz playback and 11/22 kHz recording, with ordinary audio-CD playback. Stereo input connectors are combined to mono for recording/play-through; do not treat the connector as stereo capture.Two built-in speakers and 16-bit stereo output. Shared service specifies 22 kHz playback and 11/22 kHz recording, with ordinary audio-CD playback. Stereo input connectors are combined to mono for recording/play-through; do not treat the connector as stereo capture.
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone for mono recording; rear microphone/line input supports PlainTalk-compatible microphones.Built-in microphone for mono recording; rear microphone/line input supports PlainTalk-compatible microphones.
Keyboard and mouseOriginal M4982LL/A ordering description includes matching keyboard, mouse and necessary cables. External speakers, optional cache, Ethernet, video input/output, TV tuner and MPEG expansion are separate. Maker photograph shows the exact 5260/100 with keyboard and mouse.Original exact brochure and product description include a matching keyboard, mouse and necessary cables. External speakers, optional cache, Ethernet, video input/output, TV tuner and MPEG expansion are separate. Photos show the exact 5260/120 with keyboard and mouse.
Design and power
TypeAll-in-oneAll-in-one
Weight20.5 kg20.5 kg
Width × depth × height383 × 406 × 445 mm383 × 406 × 445 mm
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Size and weight detailExact original TIL 19602 technical sheet gives 44.5 × 38.3 × 40.6 cm (height × width × depth), 20.5 kg/45 lb; exact current support agrees on 16-inch depth and 45 lb. May 1996 Apple Facts instead gives 41.4 cm depth, 20.2 kg/44.9 lb, varying with installed devices. Shared service swaps width/depth and has inconsistent weight units. Exact original technical-sheet dimensions and complete-unit kg figure are used; disagreement remains explicit.Exact original brochure gives 44.5 × 38.3 × 40.6 cm (height × width × depth), 20.5 kg/45 lb; current Apple support agrees on 16-inch depth and 45 lb. November 1996 Apple Facts instead gives 41.4 cm depth, with the same 20.5 kg and variation for installed devices. Shared service swaps width/depth and has inconsistent weight units. Exact original brochure measurements are retained. The shared 5260-series user manual instead lists 21.15 kg/47 lb; it agrees with the retained dimensions but not the exact brochure weight.
Power supplyExact current support lists 125 W maximum , 110–240 V AC at 50–60 Hz. Exact original TIL 19602 instead gives 240 W maximum at 110–240 V AC 50–60 Hz; shared service gives 100–240 V 47–63 Hz, 240 W maximum and a separate 220 W all-line/load maximum. Conflicting ratings remain qualified; no universal headline operating consumption is assigned.Exact current support gives 125 W maximum, 110–240 V AC at 50–60 Hz. Exact original brochure instead gives 240 W maximum at the same voltage and frequency; shared service gives 100–240 V 47–63 Hz, 240 W maximum and a separate 220 W all-line/load maximum. Ratings remain source-qualified; no universal operating consumption is assigned. Shared user manual agrees on 125 W maximum, with 100–240 V at 50–60 Hz.
In the boxSystem 7.5.3 and 4 MB ROM in exact Apple support; original ordering description calls it System 7.5. Apple records introduction on 15 April 1996; current May 1996 maker education catalogue establishes sale in 1996, not a first-sale month. Release remains year precision. North American education 5260/100 is separate from later 5260/120 and international Performa bundles.System 7.5.3 and 4 MB ROM in exact Apple support; original brochure calls the supplied software System 7.5. Apple records introduction on 1 October 1996. Contemporary original education ordering bundle and current November 1996 maker catalogue establish sale during 1996 but not a first-sale month; release remains year precision. Shared service explicitly identifies this model as the 120 MHz, 16 MB and AppleCD 1200i update to the 5260/100. North American Power Macintosh is kept distinct from international Performa 5260/120 and 5280 bundles.

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