A small transferable disk holding about 1.4 megabytes.
One of several types of magnetic storage media. The term "floppy" refers to any disk that is made of a flexible material, such as Mylar, instead of some type of metal. Almost all floppy disks used now are 3 1/2 inch (which hold a maximum of 1.44 megabytes). The smaller, higher capacity disks have become the industry standard, with their older, larger counterparts disappearing into obscurity.
(see still video floppy), disk
An extremely common type of removable disk. Floppies do not hold too much data, but most computers are capable of reading them. Note though that there are different competing format used for floppies, so that a floppy written by one type of computer might not directly work on another. Also sometimes called "diskette".
a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; "floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price"
a circle of magnetic material similar to magnetic tape, used for recording information
a removable storage disk that is convenient and easy to use
a small disk used to store documents and files
External hardware storage for documents or software. (old technology)
Informal term for a 3.5” diskette.
The term used to describe a diskette's characteristic flexibility when free of its protective jacket
Typically a 3.5" micro diskette with 1.44MB storage capacity.
stamping tool (with joints) that is more flexible, allowing closer imprinting to walls.
A somewhat historical term for a small mass storage device in a removable cartridge, meant to be read/written to in a compatible drive. See "diskette."
A thin magnetic film disk that is used as an older method for storing data.
The floppy drive is a rewritable and removable storage device, although the limited capacity (1.44MB) makes it unsuitable for backup use. PC's can use a floppy to boot up in the event of hard drive errors.
An increasingly rare storage medium consisting of a thin magnetic film disk housed in a protective sleeve.
The Floppy disk drive stored data on a small, circular piece of metal-coated plastic. A Floppy disk drive could read and write data to/from the disk and it's controller. The transfer speed of a FDD is relatively slow, and the data storage capacity vary low. Data transfer speeds for Floppy Disk Drives [FDD] normally are 250KBps for the 720KB disk size and 500KBps for the 1.44MB disk size. Two common size devices are produced for the 3.5 inch floppy drive; the standard version 25.4 x 101.6 x 146mm [H x W x D], and a reduced size version 12.7 x 96 x 126mm [H x W x D]. FDD devices are obsolete and were replaced in 2005 by USB flash drives. [FDD Manufacturers
a 3.5 inch square rigid disk which holds data. (so named for the earlier 5.25 and 8 inch disks that were flexible).