Product Description:
This super-slim, lightweight, sturdy, and attractive USB-attached diskette drive takes its power requirements from the USB port. No external power adapter is required making this diskette drive fully mobile. The USB Portable Diskette Drive reads and writes 1.44MB diskette media and 720KB. Industry standard USB connectivity offers convenient connectivity to the most laptops and desktops with a functional USB port. USB plug and play connectivity - Convenient access and installation via the USB port found on most current laptops & desktop - Low power requirements - Required power comes from USB port so no external power is required offering complete mobility while traveling or away from power outlets - Extremely small form factor - Lightweight and small footprint for improved mobility and space requirements
Product Details
- Feature:
- Work with most laptops and desktops with a functional USB port
- Super-slim, lightweight design
- Windows 2000, XP, VISTA
- Low power requirements, USB powered
- Brand: IBM
- EAN: 0890542002163
- Label: IBM
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model: MPF82E
- MPN: 06P5223
- PackageQuantity: 1
- ProductGroup: CE
- ProductTypeName: CONSUMER_ELECTRONICS
- Publisher: IBM
- Studio: IBM
- UPC: 890542002163
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