--- product_id: 724344277 title: "Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch USB Type A&C External Floppy Disk Drive, 3 1/2 Floppy Disc Reader for PC,Laptop&Notebook-Brushed Texture" brand: "chuanganzhuo" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/724344277-chuanganzhuo-floppy-disk-reader-3-5-inch-usb-type-c store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1.44MB classic storage Ultra-slim 0.7 inch profile Dual USB Type-A & C connectivity Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch USB Type A&C External Floppy Disk Drive, 3 1/2 Floppy Disc Reader for PC,Laptop&Notebook-Brushed Texture **Brand:** chuanganzhuo **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 💾 Unlock the past with modern flair—your vintage files, just a USB away! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch USB Type A&C External Floppy Disk Drive, 3 1/2 Floppy Disc Reader for PC,Laptop&Notebook-Brushed Texture by chuanganzhuo - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/724344277-chuanganzhuo-floppy-disk-reader-3-5-inch-usb-type-c) ## 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 - • **Seamless Plug & Play:** No drivers needed—just connect via USB Type-A or Type-C and instantly browse your files with native Windows compatibility. - • **Broad Windows Compatibility:** Supports Windows 11 through XP, ensuring your legacy files are accessible on virtually any PC or laptop. - • **Sleek Brushed Texture Design:** A modern, tactile finish that complements your professional workspace while honoring retro tech vibes. - • **Ultra-Portable & Lightweight:** At just 0.6 lbs and 0.7 inches thick, carry your floppy disk archive anywhere—office, home, or on the go. - • **Revive Your Digital Nostalgia:** Effortlessly access and transfer data from vintage 3.5-inch floppy disks—because your memories deserve a second life. ## Overview The Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader is a compact, ultra-slim external drive designed to read and write 3.5-inch floppy disks via USB Type-A and Type-C ports. Compatible with Windows 11 through XP, it requires no additional drivers and features a stylish brushed texture shell. Weighing only 0.6 lbs and measuring 0.7 inches thick, it offers a portable solution for professionals seeking to retrieve and preserve legacy data with ease and style. ## Description Floppy Disk Reader External USB Review: I had the need for a floppy drive to make new data disks for a vintage computer. Newer computers no longer come this type of drive so the solution is this item here. USB connection and works great. I can copy files from my newer computer to a disk to be used in my vintage computer with ease. Brought me right back to the 90's. Review: I have played with this floppy disk reader several times now. I hook have hooked it up to my MacBook Air which is about 4 years old. I had a huge box of 3.5 disks from the late 1990s to very early 2000s that I was curious what was on them. I also have a bunch of them that I got when I had 35 mm film developed that contained photos. The Kodak branded disk drives all worked perfectly well using this external disk reader. The ones I got from SnapFish back in the day did not open. They were all corrupted. More than half of the other disks were unreadable, which if you read the enclosed instructions they do mention you may need programs to open some of the older files. I mostly opened the JPG files and uploaded those onto my photo stream to push into the cloud. There were old college papers on there that were written in 1998 that opened but the majority of them were all jumbled characters and such. No big loss since obviously no one cares about college English papers from 1998. I have two minor things that bugged me, but it may be just me. When the drive is "reading" the disk it is sort of loud. I imagine since we are so spoiled with modern technology, they were probably that loud back then. I honestly don't remember. The other thing is that every disk I tried to read I had to unplug and replug the drive into my computer. Not to mention that you have to "eject" each disk. Not a big deal, because I remember needing to do that with thumb drives and such. There is no on/off switch at all. The reader comes on when it is plugged into your computer. Oh I forgot to mention, they did provide me with a USB to C connector (as most things are C type now) which was pretty awesome. I have received many products that do not have this connector so I know what a pain it is when you don't know where one is or you can't find one. ## Features - Floppy Disk Reader for PC: As most modern laptops and desktop computers no longer come equipped with internal floppy disk drive for reading diskettes, this 3.5 inch external USB type A /C 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. - USB Floppy Drive with Trendy design: Brushed texture shell brings trendy sight and touch enjoyment. Wired cable design, worry- off cable missing any when and where. - Plug and Play: No extra driver program is required, powered by the USB cable. Just insert your floppy disk into floppy disk reader, then plug the USB 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 in your floppy disks as you would other files in the system. - Wide Compatibility: This external USB floppy disc reader is compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ Vista/ XP/2000 OS. You can use it on most laptop and desktop computers, Please note that it don't support tablet, TV, phone and car, only support computers with windows operating system. - Ultra thin and Portable Design: With ultra-slim (Only 0.7inch thick) design and lightweight(Only 0.6Ib), you can easily carry and use this compact 3 1/2 USB floppy disk drive to retrieve your beautiful memories inside 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CNKBY9VR | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Brand | Chuanganzhuo | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (114) | | Date First Available | 26 Feb. 2024 | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Hard Disk Description | Hybrid Drive | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 1.44 RPM | | Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0 | | Hard Drive Size | 1.44 MB | | Item Weight | 235 g | | Item model number | ACM-014 | | Manufacturer | Chuanganzhuo | | Product Dimensions | 14.07 x 10.97 x 1.75 cm; 235.58 g | | Series | ACM-014 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Chuanganzhuo - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Digital storage capacity:** 1.44 MB - **Hard disk description:** Hybrid Drive - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** USB 2.0 - **Installation type:** External Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Dust Resistant, Portable ## Images ![Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch USB Type A&C External Floppy Disk Drive, 3 1/2 Floppy Disc Reader for PC,Laptop&Notebook-Brushed Texture - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YKjVIC-dL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: It does not read floppy disk, why?** A: Maybe your drive cannot be used for a period of time after delivery or still see the content of the frist disks if your floppy disks are too old or the floppy disks get dust on it. Please Make sure your floppy disks are in good condition before use. **Q: It still shows the files from the 1st diskette when you insert 2nd diskette?** A: please go to "more options" and choose the "refresh" in file explorer before it displays the new content. Or disk contents do refresh after double click the A: drive icon in File Explorer, then you can see the content from 2nd diskette. **Q: Where is the drive icon? i cannot find it.** A: Windows 11/10 system has a lot of show/hide options for File Explore,so you maybe cannot see the drive icon named "Floppy disk drive (A:)" after bring up "Windows File Explorer", please bring up “Devices and Printers” and find the icon “TEACV0.0”. **Q: Reading speed is slow, why?** A: Floppy disk is characterized by small capacity and slow reading speed, please give it some time to load the data, and please always wait for the disks to stop whirring before trying to do anything else. **Q: We can see the files, copy and move them, but we cannot open it?** A: Because our computer was so new that it did not have correct software on it that would open some of the old files on the disks, you will need the specific application to open the file. It's software problem,not the drive. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***N on 6 September 2025* I had the need for a floppy drive to make new data disks for a vintage computer. Newer computers no longer come this type of drive so the solution is this item here. USB connection and works great. I can copy files from my newer computer to a disk to be used in my vintage computer with ease. Brought me right back to the 90's. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Z on 16 January 2025* I have played with this floppy disk reader several times now. I hook have hooked it up to my MacBook Air which is about 4 years old. I had a huge box of 3.5 disks from the late 1990s to very early 2000s that I was curious what was on them. I also have a bunch of them that I got when I had 35 mm film developed that contained photos. The Kodak branded disk drives all worked perfectly well using this external disk reader. The ones I got from SnapFish back in the day did not open. They were all corrupted. More than half of the other disks were unreadable, which if you read the enclosed instructions they do mention you may need programs to open some of the older files. I mostly opened the JPG files and uploaded those onto my photo stream to push into the cloud. There were old college papers on there that were written in 1998 that opened but the majority of them were all jumbled characters and such. No big loss since obviously no one cares about college English papers from 1998. I have two minor things that bugged me, but it may be just me. When the drive is "reading" the disk it is sort of loud. I imagine since we are so spoiled with modern technology, they were probably that loud back then. I honestly don't remember. The other thing is that every disk I tried to read I had to unplug and replug the drive into my computer. Not to mention that you have to "eject" each disk. Not a big deal, because I remember needing to do that with thumb drives and such. There is no on/off switch at all. The reader comes on when it is plugged into your computer. Oh I forgot to mention, they did provide me with a USB to C connector (as most things are C type now) which was pretty awesome. I have received many products that do not have this connector so I know what a pain it is when you don't know where one is or you can't find one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***K on 14 January 2026* Product worked fine. Instructions to overcome any issues was very good. Due to age of disks caused hangups and slowed down getting to the information. ## Frequently Bought Together - Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader, 3.5 inch USB Type A&C External Floppy Disk Drive, 3 1/2 Floppy Disc Reader for PC,Laptop&Notebook-Brushed Texture - New 10 Pack of Floppy Disks. 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