Tendak USB & Type-C Floppy Drive Diskette 3.5" 1.44MB Black
3.5" USB-A and Type-C floppy drive reads 720 KB and 1.44 MB disks with plug-and-play on Windows 11 through XP
- Total capacity1.44 MB
- Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Team affiliation1 Piece
- Pack quantity10 Packs
- Read 1.44 MB and 720 KB floppy disks
- USB-A and Type-C connectors for modern ports
- Plug-and-play with no driver installation
- Compatible with Windows 11 back to Windows 2000
- One-touch eject button for easy disc handling
Portable 3.5" Floppy Drive
This external floppy disk drive reads 3.5-inch diskettes at 720KB and 1.44MB capacities. It draws power directly from the USB or Type-C port, so no separate power supply is needed. The drive is designed for users who need to access legacy files on modern laptops and desktops that lack an internal floppy drive. It supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, SE and ME.
Sustained Read and Write Behaviour
During continuous operation the drive spins the disk at a constant rate and transfers data over the USB 1.1 or 2.0 interface. You will hear a slight mechanical sound while a file loads; this is normal and you should wait for the disk to stop whirring before issuing the next command. The unit has no active cooling, so extended sessions are limited by the thermal envelope of the USB port and the media itself. Performance drops if the disk surface is degraded or the media was stored improperly.
Replaces Missing Internal Floppy Drives on Modern
This drive upgrades any PC, notebook or desktop that no longer includes a built-in 3.5-inch floppy drive. The jump is worth it when you have archives of photos, documents or other files stored on 1.44MB or 720KB diskettes that must be recovered. It will not work with Chromebooks, Surface devices, tablets, phones, projectors, televisions or vehicle infotainment systems. If a diskette is too old or damaged, the data may be unrecoverable regardless of the drive.
How it compares
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- Price $30.99
- Pricier than about 60% of the 68 comparable items (median $28.49).
- Total capacity 1.44 MB
- Higher than about 99% of the 28 comparable items (median 0 GB).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Total capacity | 1.44 MB |
| Size & build | |
| Size | 3.5 in (8.89 cm) |
| In the box | |
| Pack quantity | 10 Packs |
| More details | |
| Team affiliation | 1 Piece |
Questions about this item
How much noise and heat does the 3.5" 1.44MB floppy drive produce during long sessions?
The supplier notes a slight whirring sound while loading files, which is normal. The drive is described as low-noise and shock-proof, and it draws power only from the USB or Type-C port, so heat output is minimal.
Which ports and operating systems must my computer already have for this USB & Type-C floppy drive to work?
You need a free USB-A or USB-C port and Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, SE or ME. The drive is plug-and-play with no extra driver or external power supply required.
Will the drive read 720KB disks alongside 1.44MB disks on my older Windows 2000 or XP machine?
Yes, the drive reads both 720KB and 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disks and is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP as listed.
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