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Y-E DATA YD8U12 2X High Speed USB Floppy Disk Drive ( PC / Mac )Brand: Y-E Data
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Reads and writes ordinary floppy diskettes at 2X speed
- Sleek, compact design - at just under 10 ounces and about 1/2 inch thick, this drive is a champ for portability and space saving
- USB powered - no need to carry a bulky AC adapter ? simply plug and play without rebooting!
- Compatible with all popular Operating Systems - Mac OS 8.6 and higher, Windows 98 and higher, and Windows CE (may also function with other Mass Storage Compliant operating systems, including Unix systems)
- Three modes of Full Read/Write Compatibility across the 2.0, 1.6, 1.0 MB capacities
A cautionary note to Mac users runniing Mac OS 10.3.5 [Posted on 2004-08-30]
This drive certainly looks good--very light-weight, plug-and-play, powered through the USB cord itself, and thin enough to stash in even an iBook sleeve case. And it's reasonably priced. Unfortunately it doesn't work on my two G4 computers, both running Mac OS 10.3.5. My computers recognize the drive as being on the USB circuit (via System Profile), but the drive just won't mount. No drive icon on the desktop, no joy. I've tested the device by connectiing it directly to a powered USB hub and then connected it directly to each computer: it simply will not mount. The drive's LED lights up and the diskette whirs, but the drive's desktop icon never appears. I may have a faulty drive OR the drive may be incompatible with the drivers of Mac OS 10.3.5. I'll update this later if I ever find out.
One problem for ALL Mac users with USB keyboards: the drive does not get enough juice when plugged into the keyboard USB port; too bad since that's the logical port to use. At least I got a pop-up window alert about that.
The device would be terrific accessory for an iBook or PowerBook. But not until Y.E. Data can get this sucker to mount.
great product!! [Posted on 2005-01-30]
works great and with speed!! no installation needed for Windows XP............like the small size, when not in use-store right on desk next to monitor!
Works great [Posted on 2005-08-20]
Use it with my Mac powerbook. My daughter's high school often requires work handed in on a floppy. (!). This does the trick. Just plugged it in and everything works without a hitch.
A great USB Floppy Disk Drive [Posted on 2006-02-20]
Perfect if your PC doesn't have a built in floppy.
Meets my needs [Posted on 2006-02-23]
Bought Y-E YD8U12 floppy disc drive because I'm still using my trusty Sony Mavica digital camera which uses floppies. My new notebbook does'nt have floppy disc drive.
Drive is inexpensive, speedy, & portable.
Technology may be old but still useful.
Drive meets my needs.
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