LC / Performa · The Beige Era · 1994
Macintosh LC 575
The LC 575 became a durable fixture in schools: compact, colorful enough, and quick for its price.
A faster 68040 all-in-one for classrooms.
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Macintosh LC 575: key facts
When was the Macintosh LC 575 released?
The Macintosh LC 575 arrived on February 2, 1994. Apple discontinued it in April 1996.
How much did the Macintosh LC 575 cost?
The Macintosh LC 575 launched at $1,699 in 1994, about $3,619 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Motorola 68LC040 at 33 MHz, 5 MB RAM, 160 MB storage, 14" color CRT all-in-one display.
Why does the Macintosh LC 575 matter?
A faster 68040 all-in-one for classrooms.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68LC040 · 33 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 5 MB (up to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 160 MB |
| Display | 14" color CRT all-in-one |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | All-in-one desktop |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | February 2, 1994 |
| Discontinued | April 1996 |
| Launch price | $1,699 |
How the Macintosh LC 575 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 3,280× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 33 MHz, the clock is roughly 97× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
All of this storage holds about 40 modern phone photos.
Launched at $1,699 in 1994, about $3,619 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11