Were there any 8-bit era computers that had a 3.5" floppy? They probably would have run CP/M. I do have an apple IIC+, but I also would like some sort of Z80 machine.
Were there any 8-bit era computers that had a 3.5" floppy? They probably would have run CP/M. I do have an apple IIC+, but I also would like some sort of Z80 machine.
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Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz · 10 pts · 2y
What about the C64? It had both 5.25 (model 1541) and 3.5" (model 1581) drives.
Mindlight@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
Commodore 1581
It could be used with Commodore 128, which could run CP/M.
HakFoo@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 2y
Some higher-end MSX machines had 3.5" drives as an option.
misk@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 2y
Does Famicom Disk System count?
hansmeiser666@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
No, it uses its' own proprietary type of disks, no standard 3.5''
harold999@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
You could get 3.5" drives for the Amstrads CPC and PCW cos the 3" disks were basically impossible to get.
DavidGA@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
3.5” disks were standard on the Acorn Electron, and optional upgrades for the BBC Micro and BBC Master.
waspentalive@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 2y
Thanks so far - all of these are really good - As I said I already have an apple IIC+ so that covers the 6502 side of things I think. I am thinking of something like a Vixen, or Ortrona only with the 3.5" drives- All in one. Or something I could build myself with like 2 of these drives. In that case, I can use my laptop as its screen and keyboard through a USB/Serial adapter. But an SX64 shape is what I am looking for.
jaredj@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 2y
The C128 has a Z80 too ;) I don't reckon there was an SX128 though
ogwillikers@sh.itjust.works · 0 pts · 2y
VTech Laser 128.
But that's just an Apple II clone.