# Retro Floppy Disk CD-R 200 MB of Retro By Alex Covert | Published 2007-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-floppy-disk-cd-r References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/shop/floppydisk.html) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/shop/floppydisk.html) Want to freak out your office IT guy? Put one of these 200MB mini CD-Rs in your machine and tell the computer tech that it won't work. These apparent floppy disks are really CD-Rs in disguise. Very retro for a not-so-distant piece of our history. The $10 gadget is sold at DesignBoom. **Implications** - The rapid advancement of computer technology, and particularly storage drives, has inspired an influx of novelty innovations that poke fun at obsolete gadgets. This [compact disc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-cd-player) looks just like a [floppy disk from the 80s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folder-external-hard-disk), blending the best of nerdy nostalgia and modern functionality. These accessories will appeal most to geek-chic consumers who appreciate the humor behind each design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Novelty Gadgets:** Opportunity for creating and marketing fun and nostalgic gadgets that mimic obsolete technology. - **Geek-chic Accessories:** Potential market for accessories that combine modern functionality with retro design and humor. - **Nostalgia-based Innovations:** Growing demand for products that evoke nostalgia and pay homage to past technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to produce and sell retro-inspired gadgets and accessories. - **E-commerce:** Growing market for niche products, such as retro novelty gadgets, that can be sold online. - **Tech Accessories:** Potential for companies to create and market accessories that appeal to geek-chic consumers who appreciate retro design and humor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silverstone-flp01.md) - [Retro Docking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-hub.md) - [Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raycue-128k.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Retro Software DIY Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98.md)