Sony introduces 3.5-inch Micro Floppy Disk

Sony unveils its prototype 3.5-inch floppy disk, featuring a rigid case and spring-loaded metal shutter, addressing the fragility of existing floppy formats.

Significance

Marked the debut of a more robust and compact floppy disk design, setting the stage for a new standard.

Key facts

Date
1980-08-01
Type
invention
Location
Tokyo, Japan