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Black rectangular external 3.5 inch floppy drive with short USB cable

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AA Products 3.5" USB 2.0 External Floppy Drive 1.44MB Black

SKU CH-K0C3-RDP4Y

USB 2.0 external 3.5" floppy drive reads and writes 1.44 MB disks, draws power from the USB port and works with Windows 98 through 10 plus Mac

  • Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Reads and writes 1.44 MB floppy disks for legacy data access
  • USB 2.0 interface provides up to 1000 Kbps transfer speed
  • Draws power from the USB port with no external adapter needed
  • Compact 140 x 100 x 16 mm enclosure weighs only 200 g
  • Plug-and-play support across Windows 98 through 10 and Mac

What this drive is

A USB 2.0 external floppy drive that reads and writes 3.5-inch disks at 1.44 MB formatted capacity. It draws power from the USB port so no separate adapter is required. The unit is built for desktop, laptop or mobile users who still need to access legacy media.

Practical limits of USB 2.0

The interface runs at USB 2.0 full speed with a quoted 1000 Kbps transfer rate. Actual throughput is 250 Kbits for 720 KB disks and 500 Kbits for 1.44 MB disks. The cable is about 40 cm long, which restricts placement to positions close to the host port.

The spec that decides fit

It supports high-density 1.44 MB and normal-density 720 KB media on Windows 98 through 10 and Mac OS. If you require faster transfer speeds, larger capacity media or a different disk format, this drive will not meet those needs.

How it compares

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 68 comparable items (median $28.49).

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Specifications

Size & build
Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does this drive handle both 720 KB and 1.44 MB floppy disks?

Yes, it reads and writes 720 KB double-density and 1.44 MB high-density 3.5" disks.

What transfer speed will I actually see when reading a 1.44 MB disk over USB 2.0?

The drive delivers 500 Kbits per second on 1.44 MB media, limited by the floppy interface, not the USB 2.0 bus.

What does USB 2.0 compatibility mean for power and cable length on this unit?

It draws all power from the USB port and ships with a 40 cm cable, so no external adapter is required.

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