Skip to main content
1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB for Laptop PC Win 7/8/10 Mac Plug & Play Compatible with Windows ME / 2000 / XP/Vista / Win7 / Windows 8/8.1/10 / 11 / MAC
GRABOTE

GRABOTE 1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB

Bottom line: The GRABOTE 1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB 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.

Check price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Check price on Amazon → Compare to similar drives & media

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by GRABOTE's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Specifications:♫Color：Black ♫Material: ABS ♫Dimensions: 11.7(L) x 10.6(W) x 1.9(H)cm ♫USB Data Transfer Rate: Full speed / 12 Mbps ♫Rotation Speed: 300 rpm, 360 rpm ♫Drive Size: 3.5 inch 720KB / 1.44MB FDD ♫Recording Method: MFM ♫Available USB Bus Supply Current: 500 mA or less ♫Weight: 275g ♫Data Transfer Rate: 250 Kbits (720KB) / 500 Kbits (1.44MB) ♫Date capacity: 720KB / 1.44MB (Formatted) ♫Number of Cylinders: 80 ♫Average Latency Time: 100 MSEC (1.44MB mode) 83.3 MSEC (720KB mode) ♫Operating Systems Supported: for Windows 98/SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA/7/8/8.1/10/11/MAC ♫Media: High Density (2…

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GRABOTE 1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. GRABOTE's drives & 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 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

  • ♤High quality hard plastic enclosure, long-lasting and very nice looking. Super slim and lightweight, easy to carry.
  • ♤Plug and play, no extra driver required, just plug it into usb connector directly, it will automatically install driver by itself.
  • ♤Powered directly from the USB port, no external power required.USB 1.1/2.0 compatible,Read/Write 1.44 MB floppy disk.
  • ♤Ideal for Desktops and Laptops, Support for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 Notebook, PC ,Desktop, for Dell, for Acer, for Sony, for HP etc.
  • ♤Package includes:1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB For Laptop PC Win 7/8/10 Mac

Full Specifications

BrandGRABOTE
ColorBlack
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Mfr Part NumberUSB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive
Number of Items1
Special FeatureLightweight
Flash Memory TypeUSB
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop, Mobile
Hardware InterfaceUSB 1.1, USB 2.0
Additional FeaturesLightweight
♤Package includes1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB For Laptop PC Win 7/8/10 Mac
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Memory Storage Capacity1.44 MB
Hardware Connectivity TechnologyUSB Type A
Full listing title1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB for Laptop PC Win 7/8/10 Mac Plug & Play Compatible with Windows ME / 2000 / XP/Vista / Win7 / Windows 8/8.1/10 / 11 / MAC

Ready to buy?

1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB for Laptop PC Win 7/8/10 Mac Plug & Play Compatible with Windows ME / 2000 / XP/Vista / Win7 / Windows 8/8.1/10 / 11 / MAC is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Check price on Amazon →

Related Drives & Media

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
1 x 3.5” USB 2.0 Data External Floppy Disk Drive 1.44MB for Laptop PC Win 7/8/10 Mac Plug & Play Compatible with Windows ME / 2000 / XP/Vista / Win7 / Windows 8/8.1/10 / 11 / MAC
View on Amazon →