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The Apple ][ Information Resource @ http://www.apple2.org |
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Blank Media 5.25" & 3.5" Disks |
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Disk Size & Type |
(Capacity) |
Drives That Support this type |
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5.25" |
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3.5" |
400K 800K |
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3.5" |
1.44K |
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Apple Computers use 3 different types of disks. The most common for each machine is: |
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Computer
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Disk Type
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(3.5 in some cases)
(3.5" 800K) |
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DSHD (High Density) Disks SHOULD NOT BE SUBSTITUTED for DSDD (Double Density) Disks. In simple terms, the density (amount of) magnetic particles on the disk per inch is different for the two disks. That means that the disks are not 'optimized' for other than the format they were designed. While they may work, you can loose data, and most likely, WILL loose data over time. The proper disks can be found. You may have to mail order them, but they can be found. |
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