[Blindapple] My hesitancy in buying a drive.

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Do you really need a disk driver or are you open to newer alternatives?
I bought recently FloppyEmu that simulates any drive and even HD for Apple II and Macs + is cheaper $119
https://www.bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu/

Regarding the Unidisk, I suggest to check compatibility with your current Apple IIe model and interface card. The UniDisk 3.5" works well with Apple IIC and Apple IIC Plus, but If I'm not mistaken, you will need a special Interface card (Super Driver Card). Because it's rare it's usually expensive. $375 in ebay
http://wiki.apple2.org/index.php?title=3.5_Drive_Compatibility
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Sealed-New-Apple-II-3-5-Disk-Controller-Super-Drive-Card-A0076LL-A-/124457480073


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Hi listers:



I want to share my early experience and see if I would have made a mistake if I had made a different decision.



When I bought my Apple II e, I got a disk drive with a newer cable, not the old flat ribbon cable which I had been familiar with.  This drive had another cable connection on the back, that looked like I could have chained another drive onto it.



I wanted to use a 3.5” disk, so I called up an Apple dealer in Chattanooga and asked if I could order a Unidisk 3.5” drive.  The guy at the store said I could obtain one for $369, (If I remember correctly).  I figured I could unhook the 5.25 drive and plug the 3.5 unidisk in the same port.



If I had bought that drive, would it have even worked at all, given the standard cards I had in my Apple II e?  Would I have wasted almost $400?



Thanks!
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