Shugart SA-400 Minifloppy Introduction

Shugart Associates unveils the 5.25-inch SA-400 Minifloppy drive, capable of storing 80-110 KB. This compact and cheaper alternative to 8-inch drives changed the landscape for personal computing.

Significance

This was the foundational invention that made external 5.25-inch drives viable, sparking the imagination of personal computer manufacturers who needed affordable, smaller storage.