I picked the option that said my computer could read 13 types of media cards, and I thought a floppy disk was included in the 13 types. I can never get through on the phone to the support center. Are floppy disks being weeded out like cassette tapes?
2007-01-22 06:12:43 · 9 answers · asked by stephanie 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Floppy disks are going away. (And so are serial, printer, and PS2 ports, to be replaced by USB.)
However, you can still have a floppy drive if you want it. Radio Shack's web page sells the Teac drive (which was a very good one) for just $15. For that matter, any computer store ought to have them. It's easy to install in your computer and you won't even need to install drivers since Windows XP already understands them.
It's unlikely you'll get any help from Dell; you'll probably have to do this yourself. Don't be afraid because it's really easy.
2007-01-22 06:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by OR1234 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what happened to me when I bought this new one. It was an option and the man told me people are using the cd/disc/burning etc more including schools. Floppies are becoming out dated. Wish I had bought the floppy option! Do you have an express service code to use with Dell? I just hold until I finally get someone to talk to and ask every question I have when I have a real person on the phone. Make sure you give them your ph# right away in case you get disconnected so they call you back. Good Luck, you'll need it. lol
2007-01-22 14:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to order a floppy drive as an add on when I bought this computer a year ago. It cost me an extra $40 because they are no longer standard equipment.
Dell customer support is at best horrible. I never did get the $50 rebate I was promised. Most calls to customer support go to India. It's hard as heck to understand their accents even if you do get through to them. I tried for 4 months to get it straightened out all the while receiving promises that the rebate would be sent. I will NEVER buy anything from Dell again. The letters started wearing off my keyboard in 6 months too!
2007-01-22 14:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by smilindave1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Floppies are like the dinosaurs, going - going - soon to be gone. Almost all of the newer computers no longer have a floppy drive, but do come equipped with CD burners and often DVD burners.
There are now flash or jump drives up to 16Gb, so with all those things available, who needs a 1.4 Mb floppy disk? At least, that's the way they look at it.
2007-01-22 14:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last Dell computer that I ordered, if you don't specifically say that you want a floppy disk drive, you simply don't get one. With media changing the way it is, a floppy drive has become obsolete.
2007-01-22 17:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, yes. Instead, though, you could buy a flash drive at any major computer store, such as Best Buy. They work like floppy discs. DO NOT, I repeat, do not use a CD as a floppy disc. They are CD ROMs and ROM stands for Read Only Memory, therefore you can not edit or "tweak" anything on there once saved. I hope this helps!
2007-01-22 14:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kacie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 types does not include floppy it only includs the midea card. no computer uses floppy unless u request.
2007-01-22 14:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floppy disk were stopped being made about 5 years ago
The answer is clearly yes....
Many use a USB flash memory stick
2007-01-22 14:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Floppys are old school yes, but you can always purchase a usb floppy drive for when you need it! :)
2007-01-22 14:16:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋