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product_id: 38570632
title: "Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Reader 3.5 inch Portable USB External 1.44MB FDD Diskette Drive for Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP/Vista PC Laptop, Plug and Play (Black)"
brand: "tendak"
price: "€ 27.95"
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Tendak"
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# 1.44MB classic floppy capacity Plug & Play USB 2.0 interface Broad Windows compatibility Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Reader 3.5 inch Portable USB External 1.44MB FDD Diskette Drive for Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP/Vista PC Laptop, Plug and Play (Black)

**Brand:** tendak
**Price:** € 27.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Unlock the Past, Power Your Present

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Reader 3.5 inch Portable USB External 1.44MB FDD Diskette Drive for Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP/Vista PC Laptop, Plug and Play (Black) by tendak
- **How much does it cost?** € 27.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/38570632-tendak-usb-floppy-disk-drive-floppy-disk-reader-3-5)

## Best For

- tendak enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tendak brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Industrial-Grade Utility:** Trusted by aviation, military, and ATM sectors for reliable data transfer—perfect for professionals who demand precision and legacy support.
- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Slim, lightweight, and sleek black finish fits perfectly in your tech arsenal—carry your data revival tool wherever you go.
- • **Revive Your Digital Nostalgia:** Effortlessly access and transfer data from vintage 3.5-inch floppy disks with 1.44MB capacity—because your memories deserve a second life.
- • **Seamless Plug & Play Experience:** No drivers or external power needed—just connect via USB-A or Type-C adapter and watch your files come alive instantly.
- • **Cross-Generational Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Windows 11 through XP, plus select Mac setups—bridging decades of technology for the modern professional.

## Overview

The Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive is a portable external 3.5-inch floppy disk reader supporting 1.44MB and 720KB disks. It connects via USB 2.0 with plug-and-play ease, requiring no additional drivers or power supply. Compatible with a wide range of Windows OS versions and select Mac systems, it enables seamless data recovery from legacy floppy disks. Its compact design and industrial-grade reliability make it ideal for professionals needing to access vintage data or maintain legacy systems.

## Description

desertcart.com: Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Reader 3.5 inch Portable USB External 1.44MB FDD Diskette Drive for Windows 11/10/8/7/2000/XP/Vista PC Laptop, Plug and Play (Black) : Electronics

Review: A Tale of Five Floppy Drives - I was trying to recover data from floppies to my Windows 10 Home machine. I ended up trying five different devices and am posting my review to let you know my results. First, all five devices worked PERFECTLY on my Windows 7 Pro laptop. However, when plugging in to my Windows 10 machine, three of them would only sit and spin with the drive light on, even though they were recognized as drives by Win10. After a little looking, I found that the devices that worked on my Windows 10 machine identified themselves and used the driver for the Y-E Data USB floppy, while the devices that just sat and spun identified themselves and used the driver for a TEAC floppy drive. So there must be a little difference in the internal configuration of the drive that is causing the issue. I tried 5 devices and found that the Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive worked perfectly, as did the Esynic USB Floppy Drive . Both identified as Y-E Data USB floppy drives. When they were plugged in, they worked smoothly and quietly. It was a toss-up which one to choose to keep, but I eventually went with the Tendak because it seemed slightly quieter and faster, but that was really subjective. The Tendak also had more information such as a warranty card and information on how to contact support, while the Esynic box was empty. As far as quality of the drive, they seemed identical. If I had needed more than one drive, I would have kept them both. For me, initially the Sabrent External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (FL-UDRV) seemed the nicest. The box was glossy with information covering it, you'd expect to see this sitting on a shelf in a big box store. (All other drives came in plain brown boxes). There were touches of quality in how the drive was packed, the box was made to fit it with a area for the cable to fit in and a dust cover over the USB end to keep it clean. It came with a beautiful guide to using the floppy, including information like the write-protect switch and not removing a floppy while the drive light is on, that newer users would not be familiar with. They also had a support phone number, and the person who answered seemed to be an American. Unfortunately, this was one of the devices that would not work on my Windows 10 machine. It identified as a TEAC USB Floppy drive, and when plugged in it simply had the drive light turn on and continuously seek for data. It worked perfectly in my Windows 7 machine, and was very fast and smooth. If I hadn't needed it working on Windows 10 as well, I would have kept this one in a heartbeat. From other reviews, it appears that it works on other people's Windows 10 machines, so I'd recommend you at least try it. The last two devices were both from Chuanganzhuo. 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10,for Mac,No Extra Driver Required,Plug and Play,Black and the 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/8/10 +Dustproof Scratch-Resistant External Bag Case,No External Driver,Plug and Play . Both devices worked fine on Windows 7 Pro, but on Windows 10 Home they immediately had the drive light up and started a very loud seek process that never finished. These devices were louder than any other drive I tested, but did work just fine under Windows 7. Both used the TEAC USB Floppy driver as well. My conclusion: If you are lucky enough to be one of those whose computers will use the Sabrent External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (FL-UDRV) , get that drive. It is quality. If you can't, either the Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive or the Esynic USB Floppy Drive will probably make you happy.
Review: Works with a iMac 2019 desktop running Monterey OS!! - My grandfather recently passed away due to health issues, and my family and I are currently going through my grandparent's home where we're getting ready to sell their house. My grandmother recently moved into an independent living home, and we're going through my grandfather's things as to what to keep, and what to get rid of in preparations to sell the house. While going through their things, My family and I discovered 50+ some floppy disks that my grandfather used from the early 90s to early 2000s. My grandfather was a man of many suprises, so imagine my parents and I's eyes when we saw these floppy disks hiding in my grandfather's office's closet! Besides my uncle working in IT, I am pretty much the only tech-saavy person that my parents has access to for certain things when they need help with technology. My mother put me in charge of handling my grandfather's floppy disks to recover what was saved on the disks. I was a bit concerned about if anything was readable, or if the disks were even going to work on a modern computer. Everybody was telling me that the disks might be formatted for a PC Windows 7 (or Windows 10) and that it might not work on a modern computer. After reaching out to my Uncle who works in IT, and asking for advice on macrumors.com (a forum where people ask other people who uses Apple products for advice and help on software, upgrades, etc.) and they recommended me to purchase the Tendak floppy disk drive as it was compatible for Windows, AND Mac computers. So I decided to listen to them and purchase the Tendak floppy disk. I was very anxious to see if the adapter disk would be able to read the disks on my Apple 27" 5k retina, 2019 iMac desktop which currently uses Monterey as the OS (Operating software). When I the floppy disk arrived, I immediately opened it up, plugged it into my iMac desktop computer, and put the first floppy disk in and it worked! The floppy disk was completely readable, I was able to copy the files and transfer them to my external harddrive and save them. My grandfather was a scientist and an engineer, so there were some files inside the floppy disk that I couldn't open/read such as a .hlg, .swh, .wpd, and .plg files. I learned that .hlg, .swh and .plg files are old technology and there isn't really a software to open those type of files anymore. But I was able to recover 95% of the files saved on the floppy disks, and I was completely shocked that I was able to on a modern 2019 Apple iMac computer. I was extremely excited and happy to see the photos that my grandfather took, and saved on the floppy disks because my family never seen many of these photos before. So, to be able to share these memories that my grandfather took, is probably the last precious gift that he kept and given to us. I cried happy tears when I saw the photos. Thank you, Tendak for making the floppy disk adapter compatible with Mac computers, because otherwise I would never be able to see and save any of these photos!

## Features

- USB Floppy Disk Reader: USB external floppy disk drive reads 3.5 inch floppy discs with a capacity of 720KB/1.44mb. The USB-A port and additional Type-C adapter are compatible with most laptops and desktop computers. Floppy disk reader is an excellent solution to reading and writing your old floppy disks.
- Plug and Play: No additional driver and external power supply required, powered directly from the USB port, just plug it into usb connector directly, it will automatically install driver by itself, with interference preventer. USB 1.1/2.0 compatible. If it is a desktop computer, please plug it into the back USB port of the case.
- Wide Compatibility: The USB floppy disk reader is compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8/ 7/ SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Vista and other operating systems, it is not compatible with Mac operating systems, and can be used on most PCs, laptops and desktop computers. (Note: This drive will not work on tablets, TVs, mobile phones, projectors, trucks and cars).
- Widely Used: Use for industrial machines, aviation tech, ATMS, military and more fields. You can write or transfer data introduced to your industrial machines, ATMS or other device through a floppy drive, convenience for your production. NOTE: Please check the status of the floppy disk carefully before reading it in case the drive stops working due to floppy disk issues.
- Recall your memory: This USB floppy disk will help you rouse old memory from old floppies. Save and transfer all those old pictures,video, documents that you haven't see for ages. It is a lifesaver to recover old data and files on floppy discs. Note: not all disks are readable. Due to age, some may be corrupted, moldy, or dusty, which can cause read failures or drive issues. Always check your floppy disks carefully before use.
- Reminder: In Windows 11/10 systems, File Explorer offers various show/hide options, which may cause the "Floppy Disk Drive (A:)" icon to not appear. To access your floppy disk contents, please open "Devices and Printers," locate the device named "TEAC V0.0" under the "Devices" section, right-click on it, hover over "Browse Files," and then select "Floppy Disk Drive (A:)." This will allow you to view the contents of your disks.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01NCV01GY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9 in Floppy & Tape Drives |
| Brand | Tendak |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,715) |
| Date First Available | January 11, 2017 |
| Hard Drive | 1.44 MB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 600.00 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.51 x 3.98 x 0.59 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
| Item model number | CP-035-BK |
| Manufacturer | ztendak |
| Power Source | USB |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 3.98 x 0.59 inches |
| Series | CP-035-BK |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tendak
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** PC,Computer,Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 2.0
- **Hard Disk Size:** 1.44 MB
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Backward Compatible

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tale of Five Floppy Drives
*by H***. on November 29, 2017*

I was trying to recover data from floppies to my Windows 10 Home machine. I ended up trying five different devices and am posting my review to let you know my results. First, all five devices worked PERFECTLY on my Windows 7 Pro laptop. However, when plugging in to my Windows 10 machine, three of them would only sit and spin with the drive light on, even though they were recognized as drives by Win10. After a little looking, I found that the devices that worked on my Windows 10 machine identified themselves and used the driver for the Y-E Data USB floppy, while the devices that just sat and spun identified themselves and used the driver for a TEAC floppy drive. So there must be a little difference in the internal configuration of the drive that is causing the issue. I tried 5 devices and found that the Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive worked perfectly, as did the Esynic USB Floppy Drive . Both identified as Y-E Data USB floppy drives. When they were plugged in, they worked smoothly and quietly. It was a toss-up which one to choose to keep, but I eventually went with the Tendak because it seemed slightly quieter and faster, but that was really subjective. The Tendak also had more information such as a warranty card and information on how to contact support, while the Esynic box was empty. As far as quality of the drive, they seemed identical. If I had needed more than one drive, I would have kept them both. For me, initially the Sabrent External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (FL-UDRV) seemed the nicest. The box was glossy with information covering it, you'd expect to see this sitting on a shelf in a big box store. (All other drives came in plain brown boxes). There were touches of quality in how the drive was packed, the box was made to fit it with a area for the cable to fit in and a dust cover over the USB end to keep it clean. It came with a beautiful guide to using the floppy, including information like the write-protect switch and not removing a floppy while the drive light is on, that newer users would not be familiar with. They also had a support phone number, and the person who answered seemed to be an American. Unfortunately, this was one of the devices that would not work on my Windows 10 machine. It identified as a TEAC USB Floppy drive, and when plugged in it simply had the drive light turn on and continuously seek for data. It worked perfectly in my Windows 7 machine, and was very fast and smooth. If I hadn't needed it working on Windows 10 as well, I would have kept this one in a heartbeat. From other reviews, it appears that it works on other people's Windows 10 machines, so I'd recommend you at least try it. The last two devices were both from Chuanganzhuo. 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10,for Mac,No Extra Driver Required,Plug and Play,Black and the 3.5" USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/8/10 +Dustproof Scratch-Resistant External Bag Case,No External Driver,Plug and Play . Both devices worked fine on Windows 7 Pro, but on Windows 10 Home they immediately had the drive light up and started a very loud seek process that never finished. These devices were louder than any other drive I tested, but did work just fine under Windows 7. Both used the TEAC USB Floppy driver as well. My conclusion: If you are lucky enough to be one of those whose computers will use the Sabrent External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (FL-UDRV) , get that drive. It is quality. If you can't, either the Tendak USB Floppy Disk Drive or the Esynic USB Floppy Drive will probably make you happy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with a iMac 2019 desktop running Monterey OS!!
*by S***1 on March 30, 2022*

My grandfather recently passed away due to health issues, and my family and I are currently going through my grandparent's home where we're getting ready to sell their house. My grandmother recently moved into an independent living home, and we're going through my grandfather's things as to what to keep, and what to get rid of in preparations to sell the house. While going through their things, My family and I discovered 50+ some floppy disks that my grandfather used from the early 90s to early 2000s. My grandfather was a man of many suprises, so imagine my parents and I's eyes when we saw these floppy disks hiding in my grandfather's office's closet! Besides my uncle working in IT, I am pretty much the only tech-saavy person that my parents has access to for certain things when they need help with technology. My mother put me in charge of handling my grandfather's floppy disks to recover what was saved on the disks. I was a bit concerned about if anything was readable, or if the disks were even going to work on a modern computer. Everybody was telling me that the disks might be formatted for a PC Windows 7 (or Windows 10) and that it might not work on a modern computer. After reaching out to my Uncle who works in IT, and asking for advice on macrumors.com (a forum where people ask other people who uses Apple products for advice and help on software, upgrades, etc.) and they recommended me to purchase the Tendak floppy disk drive as it was compatible for Windows, AND Mac computers. So I decided to listen to them and purchase the Tendak floppy disk. I was very anxious to see if the adapter disk would be able to read the disks on my Apple 27" 5k retina, 2019 iMac desktop which currently uses Monterey as the OS (Operating software). When I the floppy disk arrived, I immediately opened it up, plugged it into my iMac desktop computer, and put the first floppy disk in and it worked! The floppy disk was completely readable, I was able to copy the files and transfer them to my external harddrive and save them. My grandfather was a scientist and an engineer, so there were some files inside the floppy disk that I couldn't open/read such as a .hlg, .swh, .wpd, and .plg files. I learned that .hlg, .swh and .plg files are old technology and there isn't really a software to open those type of files anymore. But I was able to recover 95% of the files saved on the floppy disks, and I was completely shocked that I was able to on a modern 2019 Apple iMac computer. I was extremely excited and happy to see the photos that my grandfather took, and saved on the floppy disks because my family never seen many of these photos before. So, to be able to share these memories that my grandfather took, is probably the last precious gift that he kept and given to us. I cried happy tears when I saw the photos. Thank you, Tendak for making the floppy disk adapter compatible with Mac computers, because otherwise I would never be able to see and save any of these photos!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked well in Windows 10 Pro laptop, recognized as TEAC drive
*by W***L on February 14, 2023*

I had several 3.5" floppies lying around that I wanted to check before tossing them. Thanks to the guidance of a great review on here that compared 5 different USB floppy drives, I purchased this one. Interestingly, that review claimed those drives that utilized a TEAC driver would not work well on Windows 10. I have a desktop running Windows 7 Pro so I connected it to a USB port directly on the computer case and ran through my floppy tests. This drive in fact showed up as a TEAC floppy, which is different from what the prior review said. Perhaps the hardware or USB internals changed since that reviewer's purchase. Regardless, it read the file directories okay for the most part, but then had a lot of difficulty pulling the data off the drive. I then tried it on a Win 10 Pro system, and surprisingly, it worked much better, with good reads off all the disks I tried. Perhaps it was the type of port I had it connected to, the desktop has a very old mobo with occasional quirky USB ports. Another reviewer on here disassembled their drive and found inside an old floppy drive with some USB connectors. I guess that makes sense as what factory in 2023 would be making new floppy drives? So perhaps your compatibility will ultimately depend on the old drive they pulled and the USB interface.

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