Floppy Disk Reader, Dual USB Type A/C Floppy Disk Drive/Player/Converter, External 3.5 inch 1.44 MB Floppy Disc Reader for Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/2000 PC Laptop and Desktop

I've only used it once, but it is easy to use and works well so far.

Had some floppy disks with older photos I didn’t think I would be able to see again and this unit made it possible

Didn't end up needing it, but appeared easy to use

I might be a bit frustrated but being honest and sincere, this drive is a bust. it was unable to read a disk, then it read the disk fine. I was unable to see files on some disks, but reinserting the disk would show the files were there. I'd use copy and move with files I needed to backup, and it didn't work. The errors varied. Some say can't copy file, others went right to "disk not formatted" and that is just ridiculous. The files were still showing and not only that, I was even able to open the files and viewed them right from the floppy and yet this thing would not communicate with a USB port for copying or backing up. I used USB 2 and 3 ports on a desktop and 2 laptops trying to back the files to the respective hard drive and even tried directly to a USB thumb drive. Fail Fail Fail. I cannot judge others who had no problems but the drive I got was the worst experience I've had in years. No way is every single floppy disk I have damaged. I was able to get a few files to move but it only worked on Windows XP. Did not get any files to move using Windows 7 or Windows 10. No doubt this drive is defective or it's junk quality. Either way, there is no excuse for the functionality to be questionable on an item like this. After all these years, manufacturing one should not leave any room for error. A 15 minute job turned into several hours wasted just to try and read 7 disks. The year 1995 called and wants the tainted parts from this floppy drive back!

I have to say, for the price, this worked well. It could be that my discs are just too old (circa 1998-2004) and the data is just not quality but about 1/3rd of my discs could not be "identified" by the machine. I put the disc in, it would whir, whir, whir, and nothing. So I'd sort of struggle to eject the disc and call it a day. Now, I know there was a thing about Macs and I suppose I could try it on a friend's computer, but it just doesn't seem like it's entirely worth it. All in all, the cost was worth it and most of my stuff is now on my computer, hence 4 of 5 stars. It looks exactly as the picture says and it's a really easy plug and play.

I had another brand for 20+ years before it quit.Think this one will last that long?

I ordered two of these but only one worked correctly. The 'bad' one needed to be rebooted every single time a disk was exchanged. and, needless to say, that one was returned. I think you take your chances purchasing one of these and receiving one that works correctly. I am happy with the one that works and hope it continues to do so. I am 50/50 recommending this drive due to the high failure rate of my order and many, many others encountering the same issue as noted in reviews.

I really like this floppy drive. It has read every old floppy disk I have thrown at it. I am 72 and I do have some OLD floppies. The case is plastic just like everything is these days but, it is sturdy and solid. It has a noise interference coil on the data cable, that is a good thing, a dual connection, USB-C and USB to connect to Apple or IBM devices. Overall, if you need a floppy disk drive, this one has done this old man well.