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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    10 months ago

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

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

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    10 months ago

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

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    10 months ago

    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.

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    10 months ago

    VTech Laser 128.

    But that’s just an Apple II clone.