Sony MPF920-Z/CU1 Internal 3.5" Floppy Drive

Name: Sony MPF920-Z/CU1 Internal 3.5" Floppy Drive
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00007E8AY

Bottom line: The Sony MPF920-Z/CU1 Internal 3.5" Floppy Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 1.44 MB capacity

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

SONY (MPF920/Z/CU1) Sony MPF 920-Z - Disk drive - floppy dis

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Sony MPF920-Z/CU1 Internal 3.5" Floppy Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the drives & media category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

1.44 MB capacity
EIDE interface
Data transfer rates up to 12 MBps
Rugged die-cast frame
Easy to install into any available 3.5-inch drive bay

Full Specifications

Brand	Sony
Model Name	MPF920ZCU1
Read Speed	12 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	150 KB/s
Model Number	MPF920-Z/CU1
Hard Disk Size	1.44 MB
Hard-Drive Size	1.44 MB
Mfr Part Number	MPF920-Z/CU1
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Rugged die-cast frame
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	PCs with available 3.5-inch drive bay and EIDE interface
Data Transfer Rate	12 megabytes_per_second
Additional Features	Rugged die-cast frame
Hard Disk Interface	IDE
Hard Disk Description	Floppy Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 inches

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