Cannon
COMPAQ 2/3rd Height 1.2Mb 5-1/4in FLOPPY DRIVE, CANNON 5501 , USED, TESTED
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-12. Price and availability subject to change.
RARE 1.2Mb, 5.25", 2/3height FLOPPY DRIVE, CANNON P/N 5501, FOR COMPAQ PORTABLE II. Fits COMPAQ PORTABLE 2 computers, CMOS setup must be set to 1.2Mb floppy setting. Unit tested on COMPAQ II system.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks classifies COMPAQ 2/3rd Height 1.2Mb 5-1/4in FLOPPY DRIVE, CANNON 5501 , USED, T… as a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the drives & media category, based on limited Amazon review volume so far and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Cannon's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.
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 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.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Cannon'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
Full Specifications
| height | 2/3-height |
|---|---|
| capacity_mb | 1.2 |
| compatible_system | Compaq Portable II |
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COMPAQ 2/3rd Height 1.2Mb 5-1/4in FLOPPY DRIVE, CANNON 5501 , USED, TESTED is available on Amazon with Prime shipping and the full Amazon returns policy. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-12. Price and availability subject to change.
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