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External 3.5 inch floppy drive with USB 3.0 Type-C and carrying case

Wbacon 3.5 inch USB 3.0 Type-C Floppy Drive Diskette 1.44MB 10 Packs

SKU CH-YPQJ-MDPE0

Reads 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disks via USB 3.0 or Type-C on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, 2000 or XP, includes a carrying case and comes in a 10 pack

  • Total capacity1.44 MB
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Pack quantity10 Packs
  • Portable drive protected by a supplied carrying case
  • USB 3.0 interface enables faster data transfer speeds
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no extra drivers or software
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, 2000 and XP
  • Reads 1.44 MB 3.5 inch diskettes for legacy file access

Portable 3.5 inch floppy drive for legacy data

This USB 3.0 Type-C floppy disk reader connects to modern PCs and laptops without extra drivers. It targets users who need to access 1.44MB diskettes created on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, 2000 or XP systems. The plug-and-play design suits occasional archive retrieval rather than daily high-volume use.

USB 3.0 interface with Type-C connector decides

The drive uses a USB 3.0 connection that also fits Type-C ports, delivering faster transfer rates than older USB 2.0 floppy drives. No separate power adapter is required. Buyers whose machines only offer USB-A ports can still use the drive with a standard cable or adapter not included here.

Carrying case protects the drive during transport

A supplied case shields the mechanism from knocks and dust while moving between workstations or storage locations. The bundle contains ten 1.44MB diskettes, but the manufacturer notes that media from the 1980s and 1990s may be mouldy, dusty or damaged, so some disks might not read successfully.

How it compares

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Price $35.99
Pricier than about 64% 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
Model nameWbacon
Total capacity1.44 MB
In the box
Pack quantity10 Packs
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

What does the 1.44MB capacity mean when I use these disks in the drive?

Each disk stores up to 1.44MB of data, which is the standard formatted capacity for 3.5 inch high-density floppies read by this USB 3.0 Type-C drive.

How does the USB 3.0 Type-C interface affect transfer speed in practice?

The drive uses USB 3.0 signalling over a Type-C connector for faster data access than USB 2.0, though actual throughput is still limited by the 1.44MB floppy media itself.

What do I need to connect and mount this drive on my computer?

Plug the USB Type-C cable into any USB port; the drive draws power from the bus and appears as a removable floppy drive with no internal mounting required.

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