CHM Revolution

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

overall: 2 1/2 in x 4 in x 5 1/4 in

Manufacturer

Sony Corporation

Credit Line

Gift of Michael Plitkins

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Location

Japan

Keywords

magnetic; mechanical

Object ID

102673916p

Memory Type

Magnetic disk

The 3 1/2" floppy disk format was the last mass-produced format, replacing 5 1/4" floppies by the mid-1990s. It was more durable than previous floppy formats since the packaging was rigid plastic with a sliding metal shutter. It was eventually made obsolete by CDs and flash drives.