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CIpotZIZ ZIZ01A-BT external 3.5 inch floppy drive, brushed texture, USB-A/C

CIpotZIZ ZIZ01A-BT Floppy Drive Diskette 3.5 inch USB-A/C 1.44 MB 10 Packs Brushed Texture

SKU CH-J9FD-7Z8TG

A 3.5-inch USB-A/C floppy drive reads and writes 1.44 MB disks on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, 2000 and XP, plugs in without drivers, and weighs 9.9 ounces

  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Pack quantity10 Packs
  • Read and write legacy 3.5 inch floppies via USB-A/C
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 11/10/8.1/7/2000/XP with no drivers needed
  • Ultra-slim 0.63 inch profile and 9.9 ounce weight for easy transport
  • Frosted ABS shell gives shock-resistant, low-noise operation
  • Ten-pack bundle supplies multiple drives for archiving projects

What it is and who it is for

This 3.5 inch USB-A/C floppy disk drive reads and writes 1.44 MB diskettes on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP and 2000. It draws power from the USB port so no external adapter is needed. The pack contains ten drives, each with a brushed texture finish.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

It suits anyone with a laptop or desktop that lacks an internal drive and needs to recover files from legacy 3.5 inch media. Buyers who require Mac OS compatibility should look elsewhere because the drive only supports Windows systems.

Capacity and headroom

Each drive handles standard 1.44 MB high-density disks, which covers the vast majority of legacy documents, photos and small programs. Very large archives or multi-disk installations will need many disk swaps because the media capacity is fixed at 1.44 MB.

How it compares

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Price $23.99
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Specifications

Product
Model nameZIZ01A-BT
In the box
Pack quantity10 Packs
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Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

Does the ZIZ01A-BT drive require a separate power adapter or does it draw power from the USB-A/C port?

It is powered by the USB-A/C connector and requires no extra power adapter or driver program for operation.

Will this 3.5 inch drive work with Windows 7 or Vista systems I still use alongside Windows 11?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP and 2000, but it does not support Mac operating systems.

How can I confirm the drive is reading a 1.44 MB diskette correctly after plugging it in?

Insert a diskette and open File Explorer; the drive should appear as a removable device allowing you to view, copy or write files immediately.

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