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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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[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago

What about the C64? It had both 5.25 (model 1541) and 3.5" (model 1581) drives.

[–] Mindlight 7 points 10 months ago

Commodore 1581

It could be used with Commodore 128, which could run CP/M.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Some higher-end MSX machines had 3.5" drives as an option.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Does Famicom Disk System count?

[–] hansmeiser666 4 points 10 months ago

No, it uses its' own proprietary type of disks, no standard 3.5''

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

You could get 3.5" drives for the Amstrads CPC and PCW cos the 3" disks were basically impossible to get.

[–] DavidGA 1 points 10 months ago

3.5” disks were standard on the Acorn Electron, and optional upgrades for the BBC Micro and BBC Master.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

The C128 has a Z80 too ;) I don't reckon there was an SX128 though

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

VTech Laser 128.

But that's just an Apple II clone.