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IBM Formatted 3.5 Diskettes, Double-Sided/High-Density, Rainbow Colors, 10/Pack IMN42439

Name: IBM Formatted 3.5 Diskettes, Double-Sided/High-Density, Rainbow Colors, 10/Pack IMN42439
Brand: Imation
SKU: B000Y4Y31O
Price: 22.50 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$22.50

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The IBM Formatted 3.5 Diskettes, Double-Sided/High-Density, Rainbow Colors, 10/Pack IMN42439 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category, priced around $22.50. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ IBM preformatted 1.44MB capacity, double sided, high density.
✓ Backed by Imation's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

IBM preformatted 1.44MB capacity, double sided, high density. Anti-static design to protect against static buildup. Made in the U.S.A.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM Formatted 3.5 Diskettes, Double-Sided/High-Density, Rainbow… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro software & media category. Imation's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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 retro software & 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

IBM preformatted 1.44MB capacity, double sided, high density.
Anti-Static design to protect against static buildup.
Made in the U.S.A.
SOLD BY THE PK

Full Specifications

Brand	Imation
Model Number	8541704081
Mfr Part Number	42439
Memory Storage Capacity	1.44 MB

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IBM Formatted 3.5 Diskettes, Double-Sided/High-Density, Rainbow Colors, 10/Pack IMN42439 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-20. Price and availability subject to change.