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product_id: 12344630
title: "Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch 1.44mb External USB Type A/C Floppy Disk Drive for PC, Laptop and Desktop Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP, Not Compatible With Mac and Chrome, Black"
brand: "chuanganzhuo"
price: "R706"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Chuanganzhuo"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12344630-floppy-disk-reader-3-5-inch-1-44mb-external-usb
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 1.44MB classic storage Dual USB Type A/C plug & play Windows 11 to XP compatible Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch 1.44mb External USB Type A/C Floppy Disk Drive for PC, Laptop and Desktop Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP, Not Compatible With Mac and Chrome, Black

**Brand:** chuanganzhuo
**Price:** R706
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Unlock your past with a USB twist!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch 1.44mb External USB Type A/C Floppy Disk Drive for PC, Laptop and Desktop Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP, Not Compatible With Mac and Chrome, Black by chuanganzhuo
- **How much does it cost?** R706 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12344630-floppy-disk-reader-3-5-inch-1-44mb-external-usb)

## Best For

- chuanganzhuo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted chuanganzhuo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Slim & Portable:** Sleek 0.63-inch thickness and featherlight 0.52 lb design for on-the-go memory recovery.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect via USB Type A or C and instantly browse your floppy disk contents.
- • **Broad Windows Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/2000—perfect for legacy data rescue.
- • **Revive Your Digital Nostalgia:** Effortlessly access and transfer decades-old floppy disk files with modern USB convenience.
- • **Perfect Gift for Memory Keepers:** Ideal for professionals preserving vintage documents, photos, and creative archives.

## Overview

This external 3.5-inch floppy disk drive offers 1.44MB read/write capacity, connects via USB Type A or C, and supports Windows 11 through XP. Its ultra-thin, lightweight design makes it portable for easy access to vintage floppy disks, though it is not compatible with Mac or Chrome OS.

## Description

desertcart.com: Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch 1.44mb External USB Type A/C Floppy Disk Drive for PC, Laptop and Desktop Compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP, Not Compatible With Mac and Chrome, Black : Electronics

Review: Easy to use - Great price, fast shipper and disc reader worked like a charm. I could retrieve pictures from 1992!
Review: Works as advertised. Great little drive. - Thsis drive works great. I have already created numerous installation disks for my vintage pc and all disks work as they should.

## Features

- 3 1/2 Floppy Disk Reader: As most modern laptops and desktop computers no longer come equipped with internal floppy disk drive for reading floppy diskettes, this 3.5 inch external USB floppy disk drive is an excellent solution to reading and writing your old floppy disks as easy as a built-in floppy disc reader. Retrieve Your Memories, for all the people that grew up with floppy disks, this is a return to the past.
- Plug and Play Floppy Disc Reader: Just insert the floppy disk into the drive, then plug the USB type A/C connector to your computer and it will be automatically detected. Bring up Windows File Explorer, you will see drive A icon under "Devices and Drives", right click it and select open option, you could cut, paste, copy the files inside your floppy disks. Note: Please get power by the USB cable without using USB hub or USB extension cable, Insufficient power supply may cause malfunction
- Ultra thin and Portable USB Floppy Drive: With ultra-slim (Only 0.63inch thick) design and lightweight(Only 0.52Ib), you can easily carry and use this compact USB floppy disk reader to retrieve your wedding photos, childhood photos, favorite poetry, university graduation thesis, novel manuscript and favorite songsinside your floppy disks at anywhere, no matter in the office, at school, at home or during travel. It's a great gift idea for someone who have a lot of memories in the floppy discs.
- Broad Compatibility: This floppy disk reader is compatible with most PCs, laptops, and desktop computers with Windows 11/10/8.1/7/Vista/XP/2000 OS, but not compatible with Mac and Chrome. In Windows 11/10 systems, there has many show/hide options in File Explorer, so after opening "Windows File Explorer," you may not see the drive icon named "Floppy Disk Drive (A:)". Please open "Devices and Printers," right-click on the drive icon named "TEACV0.0" under "Devices," hover the cursor over "Browse Files," and then click on "Floppy Disk Drive (A:)," then you will see the contents of your disks
- Reminder: Not all of your disks can be read, which is due to their age, not the drive. Floppy disks were produced in the 1980s and 1990s and have a history of 30 to 40 years. Due to long storage times, some floppy disks may be corrupted, mouldy or dusty, so some of your floppy disks may not be successfully opened by our floppy disk drive, or the drive may initially be able to open some floppy disks but stop working due to dust on the disks. Therefore, please carefully check the status of the floppy disk before reading to avoid the drive stopping working due to floppy disk issues.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00RXEWOAA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Floppy & Tape Drives |
| Brand | Chuanganzhuo |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (12,401) |
| Date First Available | January 7, 2015 |
| Flash Memory Size | 1.44 MB |
| Hard Drive | 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Reader |
| Hard Drive Interface | FDD |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 1.44 RPM |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.46 x 3.9 x 0.78 inches |
| Item Weight | 9 ounces |
| Item model number | CAZED-006 |
| Manufacturer | Chuanganzhuo |
| Product Dimensions | 5.46 x 3.9 x 0.78 inches |
| Series | CAZED-006 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Chuanganzhuo
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1.44 MB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Floppy Disk Reader
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** FDD
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Dust Resistant

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any chance this will work with Windows 10?**
A: This device is compatible with Windows 10. It will be recognized as the A: Drive when you plug it in either a USB 3.0 or a USB 2.0 port.

**Q: Will this drive work with double sided double density discs?**
A: Yes.  If it doesn't work the first time you try it, move the little square notch in the corner of the disc to the other position.  The little notch can be open or closed.  I have been using this floppy drive for a week now with double side double density discs. This floppy drive also reads double sided high density.

**Q: Does this work on Apple?**
A: Absolutely! I use mine on my iMac  And it works well. Just plug it in and you're good to go.

**Q: Will it work on a dell Inspiron m731r**
A: Plug this into your USB port and your software should recognize it with no problems. It works flawlessly on my workhorse emachines desktop with Windows 7.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use
*by R***. on February 14, 2026*

Great price, fast shipper and disc reader worked like a charm. I could retrieve pictures from 1992!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised. Great little drive.
*by D***. on February 24, 2026*

Thsis drive works great. I have already created numerous installation disks for my vintage pc and all disks work as they should.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Disk Reader
*by A***R on January 17, 2026*

We needed this reader because we had some pictures that were on some 3.5 disks and we no longer had a computer with a reader. This one worked great and was affordable. The reason for the 4 star is the reader is kind of noisy

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*