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Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Reader 3.5 inch Portable USB External 1.44MB FDD Diskette Drive for Windows 10/8/7/2000/XP/Vista PC Laptop, Plug and Play (Black)
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Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Tendak |
Special Feature | Backward Compatible |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | PC,Computer,Laptop |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 1.44 MB |
About this item
- Usb Floppy Disk Drive - 3.5" usb external floppy disk reader, reads 3.5" floppy disks with 720kb/1.44mb capacity.
- Easy to Use - Plug and play, no extra driver required and external power required, powered directly from the usb port, and interference prevention features.Usb 1.1/2.0 is compatible.If it is a desktop computer, please plug it into the back usb port of the case.
- Compatibility - Compatible with Windows 10/ 8/ 7/ SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Vista Notebook, pc, Desktop, for Dell, Acer, Sony, HP etc.
- Recall Your Memory - This usb floppy disk will help you rouse old memory from old floppies. Save and transfer all those old pictures,video, documents that you haven't see for ages.
- Widely Used - Use for industrial machines, aviation tech, atms, military and more fields. You can write or transfer data introduced to your industrial machines, atms or other device through a floppy drive, convenience for your production.
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Note:
- Universal External 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Reader does not play 5.25-inch discs and cannot be used with TVs, cars, or smartphones.
- Please insert the disk into the drive first, and then plug the USB connector into your computer's USB port, so that your computer will quickly recognize the drive.
- When the device does not work properly, if your computer is a desktop computer, connect it to the port on the back of the computer. Do not use a USB hub, USB extension cable, or USB adapter as an alternative to a USB hub. extension cable, or USB adapter as the drive may not function properly due to insufficient power.
Compatible More System
Wide Compatibility: This USB floppy disk reader is compatible with Windows 8/ 7/ SE/ ME/ 2000 OS/ XP/ Vista, Macbook incompatible. You can use it on most laptop and desktop computers including HP, LG, Dell, Acer, ASUS, Lenovo, Thinkpad, Samsung, etc. (please note that this drive can not run with Chromebook, TV, tablet, mobile phones, projectors, trucks, etc.).
Work for PC, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Dell, Acer, Sony, HP etc.
Q: The computer does not recognize the drive
A: First determine if you are using a desktop or laptop. The floppy drive is a 2.0 USB port, and compatibility problems may occur when plugged into the USB3.0 device port. If it is a desktop computer, please insert the floppy disk drive into the port on the back of the host or press the eject button for 5-10 seconds
Q: Not available for Windows 10
A: When using a computer with Widows10 system, if it is a desktop computer, please plug it into the port behind the host; if it is a notebook computer, please try to plug it into another USB port
Q: Photos cannot be displayed
A: The floppy disk is limited to saving files, not pictures, so pictures will not be displayed
Q: Cannot read floppy disk
A: First confirm whether there is a problem with the floppy disk. You make sure to plug in the floppy drive, turn on the computer and see if there is a disc drive icon
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Widely usedUse of industrial machines, aviation tech, ATMS, military and more fields. You can write or transfer data introduced to your industrial machines, ATMs or other devices through a floppy drive, convenience for your production |
No Vibration and NoiseSoft Skid - Proof Rubber Liner, no noise and vibration. Reads 3.5" Floppy Disks with 720KB/1.44mb Capacity. |
Easy to usePlug and play, no extra driver required, just plug it into USB connector directly, it will automatically install the driver by itself, with interference preventer. Powered directly from the USB port, no external power required. |
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Easy to use | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
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Value for money | 3.7 | 3.6 | — | 3.8 | — | 3.5 |
Sold By | Tendak | Wintale | Tendak | MthsTec | RAAYOO Direct | strange house |
storage capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB | 1.44 MB | 8 GB | 1.44 MB | 1.44 MB |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb1.1 | usb | usb c, usb2.0 a | usb |
compatible devices | PC,Computer,Laptop | Desktop | Desktop | Laptop | PC, Laptop, Desktop | Desktop, Laptop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | Portable, 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | Portable, 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
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Technical Details
Brand | Tendak |
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Item model number | CP-035-BK |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 3.98 x 0.59 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.51 x 3.98 x 0.59 inches |
Color | Black |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 600.00 |
Power Source | USB |
Manufacturer | ztendak |
ASIN | B01NCV01GY |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 11, 2017 |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #5 in Floppy & Tape Drives |
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Customers like the value and ease of use of the computer drive. They say it's an inexpensive way to access information on old diskettes. However, some customers have reported issues with quality and disc recognition. They also have issues with noise. Customers also disagree on reading, and performance.
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Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's plug and play with Mac OS 10.11.8, Windows 10, and other operating systems. Some say it'll be a simple solution for parents who hold on to everything. They say there's no software to install and no cords to lose. Customers also say the drive is indispensable for transferring files to/from archaic PCs.
"I am very happy with this little floppy disk reader. It's small, easy to use, and it works...." Read more
"...Pros:Once I got it in a USB 2.0 port, it was very easy to use in both MacOS and Windows...." Read more
"...BUT, this drive was a pain in the butt to use. It kept crashing the Finder on my Mac, then I'd have to unplug it and try again...." Read more
"A super simple solution for parents who hold on to everything and aren't quite sure what is on those floppies. Plug it in, and you're in business." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive or storage. They mention it's a solid value, indispensable for transferring, and worth the money to retrieve old files. They also say it'll be an easy inexpensive solution for floppy disk reading.
"...I was very pleased with the function, cost, and speed with which my order was delivered." Read more
"I bought this and it came as pictured, it was “plug and play“. The price is good...." Read more
"...use regularly, but it did the job quickly and easily, and for a reasonable price. No complaints." Read more
"...Will you have to fight with it, probably. Is in worth the money, maybe.HP All in One with Windows 7 Pro...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention that it works great and continues to work, while others say that it just doesn't work and keeps crashing the Finder on their Mac.
"...I was very pleased with the function, cost, and speed with which my order was delivered." Read more
"...Unfortunately, this was one of the devices that would not work on my Windows 10 machine...." Read more
"...It's small, easy to use, and it works...." Read more
"Update: The replacement drive worked, and continues to work...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the reading of the floppy disk. Some mention that it was completely readable, while others say that it wouldn't read the discs at all.
"...However after about 25-30 floppy disks, it was unable to read any more disks, including blank disks, and gave an error message reporting that the..." Read more
"...I was pleased and surprised that many floppies still read correctly, but some didn't (the floppies are *old*)...." Read more
"...Some are no longer readable, but this drive has been able to at least reformat and refresh the discs...." Read more
"Like the other low ratings, now it won't read a disk. Same message as other reviews. cant recognize a 3.5 inch disk...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is of very poor quality, and failed right out of the box. Some customers also report that the disks are very old and probably damaged.
"...Despite the damaged housing I am still going to initiate a return due to the fact that the unit received was rusted...." Read more
"...was unable to read any more disks, including blank disks, and gave an error message reporting that the disks are inaccessible and not formatted...." Read more
"...Overall, this drive seems like a very poor quality product that was not worth the $20 I paid for it...." Read more
"its a nice compact reader, pretty hefty, doesn't feel cheap. pretty much everything you'd want for a cheap diskette reader. is it noisy?..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the disc recognition of the computer drive. For example, they mention that the computer can't recognize the disk drive when it's plugged in, the disks were not recognized, and the build appeared to be having trouble recognizing the floppy drive. Some say that the first flopy disk drive was faulty and wouldn't read the floppies. They also say that File Explorer doesn't recognise it and nor do any of their DOS utilities.
"...caused the drive to suddenly stop functioning, but it will no longer register that a disk has been loaded into the drive...." Read more
"...UPDATE 5/16/2021: Latest W10 build appeared to be having trouble recognizing the floppy drive...." Read more
"...blank disks, and gave an error message reporting that the disks are inaccessible and not formatted...." Read more
"...I do have Windows 10 as well and my pc had no issues recognizing the drive." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the computer drive. They mention that it makes a whirring sound, clicks, and rattles. Some say that the drive constantly makes squealing noises.
"...10 Home they immediately had the drive light up and started a very loud seek process that never finished...." Read more
"...pretty much everything you'd want for a cheap diskette reader. is it noisy? like obviously its going to be, its a floppy disk reader lol...." Read more
"...Many of my attempts to insert a disc were met with a weird thumping/tapping noise that went on and on, until I ejected and tried to insert again...." Read more
"...and really not an issue when plugged into USB port did make loud mechanical noises, same when read the disk, but if I remember to "old" disk days..." Read more
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I was very pleased with the function, cost, and speed with which my order was delivered.
First, all five devices worked PERFECTLY on my Windows 7 Pro laptop. However, when plugging in to my Windows 10 machine, three of them would only sit and spin with the drive light on, even though they were recognized as drives by Win10.
After a little looking, I found that the devices that worked on my Windows 10 machine identified themselves and used the driver for the Y-E Data USB floppy, while the devices that just sat and spun identified themselves and used the driver for a TEAC floppy drive. So there must be a little difference in the internal configuration of the drive that is causing the issue.
I tried 5 devices and found that the Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive worked perfectly, as did the Esynic USB Floppy Drive . Both identified as Y-E Data USB floppy drives. When they were plugged in, they worked smoothly and quietly. It was a toss-up which one to choose to keep, but I eventually went with the Tendak because it seemed slightly quieter and faster, but that was really subjective. The Tendak also had more information such as a warranty card and information on how to contact support, while the Esynic box was empty. As far as quality of the drive, they seemed identical. If I had needed more than one drive, I would have kept them both.
For me, initially the Sabrent External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (FL-UDRV) seemed the nicest. The box was glossy with information covering it, you'd expect to see this sitting on a shelf in a big box store. (All other drives came in plain brown boxes). There were touches of quality in how the drive was packed, the box was made to fit it with a area for the cable to fit in and a dust cover over the USB end to keep it clean. It came with a beautiful guide to using the floppy, including information like the write-protect switch and not removing a floppy while the drive light is on, that newer users would not be familiar with. They also had a support phone number, and the person who answered seemed to be an American. Unfortunately, this was one of the devices that would not work on my Windows 10 machine. It identified as a TEAC USB Floppy drive, and when plugged in it simply had the drive light turn on and continuously seek for data. It worked perfectly in my Windows 7 machine, and was very fast and smooth. If I hadn't needed it working on Windows 10 as well, I would have kept this one in a heartbeat. From other reviews, it appears that it works on other people's Windows 10 machines, so I'd recommend you at least try it.
The last two devices were both from Chuanganzhuo. 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10,for Mac,No Extra Driver Required,Plug and Play,Black and the 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/8/10 +Dustproof Scratch-Resistant External Bag Case,No External Driver,Plug and Play . Both devices worked fine on Windows 7 Pro, but on Windows 10 Home they immediately had the drive light up and started a very loud seek process that never finished. These devices were louder than any other drive I tested, but did work just fine under Windows 7. Both used the TEAC USB Floppy driver as well.
My conclusion: If you are lucky enough to be one of those whose computers will use the Sabrent External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (FL-UDRV) , get that drive. It is quality. If you can't, either the Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive or the Esynic USB Floppy Drive will probably make you happy.
I have a desktop running Windows 7 Pro so I connected it to a USB port directly on the computer case and ran through my floppy tests. This drive in fact showed up as a TEAC floppy, which is different from what the prior review said. Perhaps the hardware or USB internals changed since that reviewer's purchase.
Regardless, it read the file directories okay for the most part, but then had a lot of difficulty pulling the data off the drive. I then tried it on a Win 10 Pro system, and surprisingly, it worked much better, with good reads off all the disks I tried. Perhaps it was the type of port I had it connected to, the desktop has a very old mobo with occasional quirky USB ports.
Another reviewer on here disassembled their drive and found inside an old floppy drive with some USB connectors. I guess that makes sense as what factory in 2023 would be making new floppy drives? So perhaps your compatibility will ultimately depend on the old drive they pulled and the USB interface.
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I bought one and found it to work quite well.
I did some testing and found out that it did not work on my USB 2.0 (White/Grey) port but did work on my USB 3.0 port (Blue). A USB 3.0 port carries significantly more power than a USB 2.0 port does which may be why some people have been having issues with it not connecting properly. I am running Windows 10.
Cheers,
Sean