5 1/4" floppies?

DuplexEmotions · 12-August-04, 03:21 AM

Wondering if anybody has any 5 1/4" floppy disks or drives. The mod I did earlier can split off in two different directions, but I can't choose, so I want to do both. I'll check the local computer monger, but I wanted to know if any of you pimps had any. I can't pay much, but I'll do what I can.

John

Zer0s · 12-August-04, 03:58 AM

could you elaborate "The mod I did earlier can split off in two different directions, but I can't choose, so I want to do both." i dont get it, but it could be that its late.

stereomod · 12-August-04, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zer0s


	could you elaborate "The mod I did earlier can split off in two different directions, but I can't choose, so I want to do both." i dont get it, but it could be that its late.

yes plz do!!

Spectrum · 12-August-04, 08:56 AM

Wouldn't you like some of my floppies... never!

godfoot · 12-August-04, 09:00 AM

why don't you put a slot-load DVD drive behind it?

FunkyFresh · 12-August-04, 09:50 AM

Five bucks at San Diego Surplus! Course, UPS shipping's probably more than the actual product, but I couldn't find out for sure without registering (don't you hate that?).

(Note that it uses the old slot interface, not a pin interface)

DuplexEmotions · 12-August-04, 10:56 AM

I'll try to garbage pick, I think there's a couple places around here that've got some. like FF said, shipping probably isn't worth it.

FF, that drive right there is the same one I have.

Basically, what's going on is I can't decide if I should 'crapmod' this rig, making it look a lot older than it is, or if I should paint the floppy black and let it match the case. So I figured I'll 'crapmod' my media box and paint the one on my main rig.

Zer0s · 12-August-04, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DuplexEmotions


	I'll try to garbage pick, I think there's a couple places around here that've got some. like FF said, shipping probably isn't worth it. FF, that drive right there is the same one I have. Basically, what's going on is I can't decide if I should 'crapmod' this rig, making it look a lot older than it is, or if I should paint the floppy black and let it match the case. So I figured I'll 'crapmod' my media box and paint the one on my main rig.

so you want a computer that looks like crap and older than hell????

DuplexEmotions · 12-August-04, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0s


	so you want a computer that looks like crap and older than hell????

It's an idea.

luckybob · 12-August-04, 09:04 PM

I have disks. Just pay the shipping on how many you want. pm me with the info.

DuplexEmotions · 12-August-04, 10:33 PM

meh, I managed to score a few. I'm alright right now. thanks anyway, though

12-August-04, 03:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
DuplexEmotions Bi P-Hoe-lar Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,563	5 1/4" floppies? Wondering if anybody has any 5 1/4" floppy disks or drives. The mod I did earlier can split off in two different directions, but I can't choose, so I want to do both. I'll check the local computer monger, but I wanted to know if any of you pimps had any. I can't pay much, but I'll do what I can. John __________________ I wrote a haiku but it is not very good so I won't share it. "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." -Albert Einstein

12-August-04, 03:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zer0s Apex Tech God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ida"Hoe" Posts: 2,765	could you elaborate "The mod I did earlier can split off in two different directions, but I can't choose, so I want to do both." i dont get it, but it could be that its late. __________________ www.macromedia.com/ shockwave /download/"> Check out TheAnimeSlash @ www.theanimeslash.com

12-August-04, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	Wouldn't you like some of my floppies... never! __________________

12-August-04, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta Join Date: May 2003 Location: "Truth is not determined by majority vote." Posts: 9,948	why don't you put a slot-load DVD drive behind it? __________________

12-August-04, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
DuplexEmotions Bi P-Hoe-lar Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,563	I'll try to garbage pick, I think there's a couple places around here that've got some. like FF said, shipping probably isn't worth it. FF, that drive right there is the same one I have. Basically, what's going on is I can't decide if I should 'crapmod' this rig, making it look a lot older than it is, or if I should paint the floppy black and let it match the case. So I figured I'll 'crapmod' my media box and paint the one on my main rig. __________________ I wrote a haiku but it is not very good so I won't share it. "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." -Albert Einstein

12-August-04, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 3,021	Five bucks at San Diego Surplus! Course, UPS shipping's probably more than the actual product, but I couldn't find out for sure without registering (don't you hate that?). (Note that it uses the old slot interface, not a pin interface)

12-August-04, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
luckybob Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 350	I have disks. Just pay the shipping on how many you want. pm me with the info. __________________ Sometimes I lay awake at night staring at the sky wondering where the hell my ceiling went.

12-August-04, 10:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
DuplexEmotions Bi P-Hoe-lar Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,563	meh, I managed to score a few. I'm alright right now. thanks anyway, though __________________ I wrote a haiku but it is not very good so I won't share it. "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." -Albert Einstein

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