Sony External USB Floppy Drive (MPF88E/UA/181)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 7.9 x 3.4 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000E1FDJ
• Item model number: MPF88E/UA/181
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #31 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Data Storage > External Floppy Drives
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sony's MPF88E/UA/181 external 2X USB 2.0 floppy disk drive is ideal for computer notebooks or workstations without built in floppy disk drives. Its thin, lightweight design makes it easy to carry. The MPF88E/UA/181 also comes with two changeable colored panels, Pearl White and Sapphire Blue allowing you to match your drive with your PC. Easy plug-and-play connectivity is powered via USB port. Works with Windows and Macintosh systems, and is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.

Features

• Quick and Inexpensive data back-up solution
• Easily distribute data files and jpeg images with Floppy Diskette
• Easy USB connectivity to PC or Macintosh
• Includes 2 changeable color panels; Pearl White and Sapphire Blue
• USB powered Design-No AC Power cable required
• Mount Vertically to save space

Product Description

Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique attractive high-quality advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs. Primary InformationDrive Type :  Floppy disk drive Storage / Interface Type :  USB Media Type :  Enclosure Type :  External Optical Storage / Installed Qty :  1 Dimensions&MiscellaneousSystem Requirements / OS Required :  Apple MacOS 8.6 Apple MacOS 9 Apple MacOS 9.1 Microsoft Windows 98/ME Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP StorageStorage Removable Capacity (Native) :  1.44 MB UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43201801 Product IDUPC:  027242639768Manufacturer Part:  MPF88E/UA/181

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What to do with all those old floppy disks?, July 21, 2007

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Robert J. Lewis (San Diego, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony External USB Floppy Drive (MPF88E/UA/181) (Personal Computers)

Recently I found myself in desperate need of a floppy drive. I needed access to a file that was on an old 3.5 inch Floppy. I had somehow never gotten around to transferring it to CD. This little portable floppy drive saved the day! If you are running XP or Vista, you just plug the drive in to an available USB port and you are ready to go. Both my laptop and desktop recognized the drive immidiately.It's a 2X drive, so it reads and writes fast. The drive comes with a stand so you can set it on your desk either flat or virtically. It also comes with both a black and a sliver snap on cover. My only complaint is the USB cable is hard wired to the drive and it is very short,(2 feet).
I'm rediscoverring tons of old games, fonts and programs I had completely forgotten about. Retro computing! What was once old is new again. Sony External USB Floppy Drive (MPF88E/UA/181)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!, March 12, 2008

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T. Krafft (Milpitas, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony External USB Floppy Drive (MPF88E/UA/181) (Personal Computers)

Like most technology "old-timers", I have a collection of floppy disks going back more than a dozen years, but the newer computers often don't even include floppy drives anymore. So, without even knowing if these kinds of products existed, I simply searched Amazon for "USB floppy drive", to see if someone had invented a nice modern version of the standard drive I need to move and copy files from my old media - and viola'! I found this one and ordered it...

It works beautifully. The convenience of modern USB, merged with support for not just 3.5" floppy disks for several other formats as well (and cross-platform support for Windows and Mac) -- all makes for a great product, which simply works! Plug it in, insert a disk, and your PC or Mac will "see" it immediately. Moves files very fast, and gave me no trouble whatsoever. I'd definitely recommend this solution, as the easiest way to give your new computer or laptop that ability to handle almost any floppy media!

PS: It includes two color plastic covers, so you can have your choice of colors, or just leaving the nice case as is (I use black, of course - since I'm a super-geek :)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony Floppy Drive, October 8, 2005

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T. Shields - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony External USB Floppy Drive (MPF88E/UA/181) (Personal Computers)

I was hesitant on ordering a floppy drive via internet. I was very impressed with the speed of service! The installation was incredibly easy. I had no complications whatsoever. Two thumbs up with this product.