== Z-Drives (180K/side) ==
These are less expensive ''low-capacity'' drives from Vortex, for use on CPC 664/6128 or CPC 464 with DDI-1 (ie. on computers that already have a FDC and AMSDOS). There doesn't seem to be anything special about this product, just an off-the-shelf disk drive, shipped with a CPC-specific connection cable. Since this drive fully relies on AMSDOS, only 40 tracks can be accessed.
* '''F1 - Z''' Single 5.25" drive with power supply with ribbon cable (does not come with interface containing FDC or [[VDOS]])
* '''M1 - Z''' Single 3.5" drive with power supply with ribbon cable (does not come with interface containing FDC or [[VDOS]])
These are the ''low<gallery>Image:F1-capacity'' drives from Vortex, for use on CPC 664/6128 or CPC 464 with DDI-1 (iex. on computers that already have a FDC and AMSDOS). There doesn't seem to be anything special about this product, just an offjpg|F1-the-shelf disk drive, shipped with a CPC-specific connection cable. Since this drive fully relies on AMSDOS, only 40 tracks can be accessed. Z Disc Drive TO BE CONFIRMED: Are the drives 80 track, double sided? Is there any way to access the second side with AMSDOS (e.g. side switch??)</gallery>
== X-Drives (720K/disk) ==
These are the latest drives from Vortex for use on CPC 664/6128 or CPC 464 with DDI-1 (ie. on computers that already have a FDC). Only single-drive variants were available. The |S command (for accessing a third drive) is no longer used, the new |X command allows to swap drive A and B (same as [[X-DDOS]] from Dobbertin). These drives are well designed and strong. They are housed in a metal case with power supply (which has good protection with fuses) and have good quality drive mechanisms. The drive has jumpers on it that can be configured as needed.
* '''F1 - X''' Single 80 track, Double Sided, 5.25" drive with power supply and ribbon cable which connects to interface containing [[VDOS]] 2.0
* '''M1 - XRS''' same as M1-X, upgraded with RS232 interface
These are the latest drives from <gallery caption="Vortex, for use on CPC 664/6128 or CPC 464 with DDIF1-1 (ie. on computers that already have a FDC)X">File:Vortex-f1-x-full. The |S command (for accessing a third drive) is no longer used, the new jpg|Vortex F1-X command allows to swap drive A with Manual and B (same as [[XDriver DiskFile:Vortex-DDOS]] from Dobbertin)f1-x-backside.jpg|Vortex F1-X Backside</gallery>
These drives are well designed and strong<gallery caption="Vortex M1-X">File:vortex-m1-x-front. They are housed in a metal case with png|Front of Vortex M1-X File:vortex-m1-x-under.png|Underneath the Vortex M1-XFile:vortex-m1-x-inside.png|Inside the Vortex M1-X showing the drive and power supply (which has good protection with fuses) File:vortex-m1-x-back.png|Back of Vortex M1-X showing connectors and have good quality power.File:vortex-m1-x-connector.png|Back of Vortex M1-X showing IDC connection File:vortex-m1-x-drive mechanisms-close. The png|Inside Vortex M1-X with a close up of the drive has jumpers on it that can be configured as neededfrom aboveFile:vortex-m1-x-drive-details.png|Inside Vortex M1-X with a close up of the back of the drive</gallery>
== Vortex Add-ons ==
== Pictures ==
<gallery caption="Vortex F1-Z">
Image:F1-x.jpg|F1-Z Disc Drive
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Vortex F1-X">
File:Vortex-f1-x-full.jpg|Vortex F1-X with Manual and Driver Disk
File:Vortex-f1-x-backside.jpg|Vortex F1-X Backside
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Vortex M1-X">
File:vortex-m1-x-front.png|Front of Vortex M1-X
File:vortex-m1-x-under.png|Underneath the Vortex M1-X
File:vortex-m1-x-inside.png|Inside the Vortex M1-X showing the drive and power
File:vortex-m1-x-back.png|Back of Vortex M1-X showing connectors and power.
File:vortex-m1-x-connector.png|Back of Vortex M1-X showing IDC connection
File:vortex-m1-x-drive-close.png|Inside Vortex M1-X with a close up of the drive from above
File:vortex-m1-x-drive-details.png|Inside Vortex M1-X with a close up of the back of the drive
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Vortex Disc Drive Interfaces">
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Vortex Disc Drive Accessories">Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter.jpg|Adapter to connect a an additional 3" disc drive in between a CPC 464 and a F1-D
Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter insides.jpg|Inside the adapter box
Image:Vortex 3rd drive adapter insides closeup.jpg|Inside the adapter box (closeup)
