Producer: Commodore - Category: Storage
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Floppy disk drive, 1985, Commodore. The 1571 is the high-end drive introduced with the Commodore 128: double-sided, able to read and write MFM disks from CP/M systems, and with a "burst mode" that transfers data to the C128 far faster than a 1541.
| Years | 1985 to 1989 |
| Manufacturer | Commodore Business Machines |
| Compatibility | Commodore 128 (double-sided, burst mode), Commodore 64 (single-sided, 1541 compatible) |
| Media | 5.25" double-sided double-density floppy disk, 340 KB (GCR) or up to 410 KB (MFM) |
| Processor | MOS Technology 6502 at 2 MHz with WD1770 controller, 2 KB RAM and 32 KB ROM (CBM DOS 3.0) |
| Interface | Commodore serial bus with burst mode |
| Power | built-in power supply |
| Case | cream, matching the Commodore 128 |
| Price (1985) | US$299 |
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