Offered for auction is an original Apple 3.5 Drive, model A9M0106, an external 800 KB floppy disk drive designed for the Macintosh Plus and other Apple computers from the mid-1980s.

Today, the Apple 3.5 Drive (A9M0106) is a highly sought-after accessory among Apple collectors and retro computing enthusiasts. It significantly enhances the usability of the Macintosh Plus, Macintosh 512Ke and early Macintosh SE systems, allowing users to boot from one floppy disk while running applications, copying files or saving data with the second drive.

Working examples have become increasingly difficult to find and are now often rarer than the Macintosh computers they were designed for, making this an attractive addition for both collectors and anyone restoring an authentic vintage Apple setup.

REFURBISHED
Professionally refurbished and ready for use, this drive is a practical accessory as well as an increasingly collectible piece of Apple history.

When Apple introduced the Macintosh Plus in 1986, it became one of the first Macs to support an external floppy drive. At a time when hard drives were still expensive or unavailable for many users, adding a second floppy drive dramatically improved productivity. Users could boot the Macintosh from the internal floppy drive while simultaneously running applications, copying files or formatting disks using the external drive. For many Macintosh owners, this accessory quickly became an essential upgrade.

Today, the Apple 3.5 Drive is highly desirable for:
– Apple and Macintosh collectors
– Retro computing enthusiasts
– Owners restoring a Macintosh Plus or other compatible 1980s Macintosh systems
– Museums and vintage computer exhibitions
– Users transferring or archiving vintage floppy disks

This drive has been refurbished and is offered as a genuine Apple accessory manufactured during the golden age of the original Macintosh.

Please note that compatibility depends on your specific Macintosh model, ROM version, operating system and floppy controller. Buyers are responsible for verifying compatibility with their own hardware before bidding. Please research whether your Macintosh supports this 800 KB external drive.

Specifications
– Apple 3.5 Drive
– Model: A9M0106
– External 800 KB floppy disk drive
– Made in Japan
– Refurbished
– Original Apple accessory for compatible Macintosh computers