Sony MFD-2HD 3.5 inch 1.44MB Micro Floppy Disk | New Sealed | IBM and PC Compatible | Double-Sided High Density (Assorted Colors)
Key Features
- New and sealed Sony MFD-2HD 3.5 inch floppy disk - genuine Sony brand.
- Model: MFD-2HD - Double-Sided, High Density (DS/HD); industry-standard 3.5 inch microfloppy diskette format.
- Pre-formatted capacity: 1.44MB (IBM PC format) - ready to use out of the box.
- Density: High Density (HD) - 135 TPI, 80 tracks per side, double-sided magnetic media.
- Form factor: 3.5 inch rigid plastic shell with sliding metal shutter.
- Colors available: Pink / Green / Blue / Yellow / Orange - sent at random unless stated in order remarks.
- Note: Due to long storage period, outer label sticker may show yellowing or slight peeling - disk casing remains sealed and media is fully functional.
- Sold as single unit per listing.
Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Sony |
| Condition |
New, Original and Sealed |
| Stock Code |
OTH-FDD01 |
| Model |
MFD-2HD |
| Format Type |
2HD - Double-Sided, High Density (DS/HD) |
| Form Factor |
3.5 inch Micro Floppy Disk (rigid plastic shell with sliding metal shutter) |
| Formatted Capacity |
1.44 MB (IBM PC format) |
| Unformatted Capacity |
2.0 MB |
| Track Density |
135 TPI (Tracks Per Inch) |
| Tracks Per Side |
80 tracks |
| Sides |
Double-Sided |
| Sectors Per Track |
18 sectors (512 bytes per sector) |
| Transfer Rate |
500 Kbps |
| Disk Rotation Speed |
300 RPM |
| Media Type |
Magnetic - flexible mylar disk |
| Pre-Formatted |
Yes - IBM PC format (FAT12) |
| Colors Available |
Pink / Green / Blue / Yellow / Orange (random unless remarked) |
| Sold As |
Single unit per listing |
Compatible Systems and Equipment
Legacy PC and Workstations:
- IBM PC, XT, AT and all IBM-compatible desktop PCs
- Windows 95 / 98 / ME / XP era desktops with built-in 3.5 inch floppy disk drive
- DOS-based and early Windows operating systems
Industrial and Specialty Equipment:
- CNC milling / turning machines with floppy-based control systems
- Embroidery machines (Brother, Tajima, Barudan, and similar brands)
- Medical equipment, oscilloscopes, and instruments with 3.5 inch FDD interface
- Sony Mavica digital cameras (FD71, FD75, FD83, FD88, FD91, FD97, etc.)
- Yamaha, Roland, Korg, and other music keyboards / synthesizers with built-in FDD
Storage and Backup Use:
- Archival use, data transfer to legacy systems, and backup of DOS/Windows 9x programs
Always verify that your device uses a standard 3.5 inch 1.44MB (DS/HD) floppy drive before purchasing. Some older equipment uses 720KB (DD) or 5.25 inch formats which are NOT compatible with this disk.
Package Contents
- 1x Sony MFD-2HD 1.44MB 3.5 inch Color Floppy Disk (New, Sealed - single unit)
- Packing sleeve design may vary by production batch. Color sent randomly unless preference noted in order remarks.
Warranty
- 1-month replacement warranty
- Covers manufacturing defects; physical damage or wear from use not covered.
Additional Notes
- This is a 3.5 inch High Density (HD) 1.44MB disk - NOT compatible with 720KB Double Density (DD) drives, nor with 5.25 inch drive formats. Confirm your drive specification before purchasing.
- IBM PC formatted (FAT12, 18 sectors/track, 80 tracks/side). Mac-formatted versions are NOT sold under this listing.
- All three brands (Sony, Imation, Maxell) share identical electrical and mechanical specifications - same DS/HD format, same 1.44MB capacity, same 135 TPI track density, same 3.5 inch form factor.
- Sticker condition: Due to long storage, outer label sticker may show yellowing or minor peeling. Plastic shell casing remains sealed; magnetic media is unaffected and fully functional.
- Color is sent at random unless buyer specifies preferred color in order remarks.
- New original unit - genuine factory Sony product, not refurbished or aftermarket.