subject: What is floppy disk drive? [print this page] While the floppy disk drive used to be a standard feature available on all computers, technology has advanced to the point where that is no longer the case. Rather, those who want a floppy disk drive will likely need to buy it separate from the computer or choose it as an add-on option for a new computer. They can still be bought as internal drives or external drives. The external floppy disk drive, which normally connects to the computer through a USB port, is probably the most popular choice.
