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can my Memory Stick be FAKE???????!!!!
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exist4u
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8. August 2006 @ 12:16 |
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ok i got my memory sticks incredibly cheap... i mean dirt cheap.
i bought 2GB sandisk ULTRA II memory stick duo pro for $45 (won it at $20 + $25 shipping).
and incredibly, the seller sent me 2 sticks of this.
so in fact, i got one for $22.50 which is just crazy.
anyway, being so cheap, i immediately got suspicious of being them fake so i tested them.
they show up as 1959MB... and i could use the full 1959MB (i put 6 movies and 59 mp3's to fill up 1958.7MB).
and the transfer speed is really fast (i guess 'cause it's ultra version).
can it still be fake? if so, how can i tell for sure?
here is the pic.
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8. August 2006 @ 12:20 |
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even if it is fake which i dont think it is you can still fill it and use the full 2 gig so who cares if its fake?
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devz2k
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8. August 2006 @ 12:20 |
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put it in ya psp then hook psp up with usb cable, then see hw much capacity the drive is.
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exist4u
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8. August 2006 @ 12:25 |
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i already did... they show up as 1959MB.
i know i shouldn't care if i can fully use 2GB, but what i'm worrying is.. i heard if it's fake, it will last only few weeks.. that's why i'm worried.
other than that it's working great... movies and mp3's play just fine and transfer speed is super fast
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devz2k
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8. August 2006 @ 12:27 |
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then wat ya worrying about, i fink its real man. hw did ya pik it up tht cheap though??
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8. August 2006 @ 12:27 |
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thees a way to tell im sure if the packaging is glued then its fake but if its factory sealed it real something like that
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exist4u
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8. August 2006 @ 12:41 |
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ebay.
it's not glued.. and there was no plastic bag at all... just the box and a hard plastic holder thingy
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8. August 2006 @ 12:42 |
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im sure theres a post on here somewhere about fake memory cards ill have a look for u
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8. August 2006 @ 12:48 |
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Intro - Sadly, I realised, mine is fake..... I don't want you to get a fake one either!!
Guide -
Currently, there is a huge batch of fake memory sticks in the market. It looks so real that even supplier can't see the differences.
While walking around Sim Lim today, I also spotted some shop selling fake SONY memory stick pro duo. As I have known, there are currently 3 brands of fake memory stick pro duo products and 2 of them are in Singapore. They are:
- Sony
- Sandisk
- Lexar
Mostly will ask.. HUH!! SANDISK (note.. not SCANDISK is SANDISK)!! Serious or not!! yes.. serious!! THERE IS FAKE SANDISK MEMORY STICK PRO DUO!! lol
Anyway this short tips here will tell beginners on spotting the fake SONY memory stick pro duo products. The sandisk one I'm still doing the investigation. All the informations given below are based on web infos + SONY given infos.
1 - Prices
The prices of fake MS Pro Duo are very cheap at retail shop... unless the boss is doing a closing down sales. The price are usually ranging bout $200-$250 for a 2GB one, and this price is actually the supplier price for an original one.
2 - Seals
Original Sony Package Seals have Long Staple like Seal, and it is sealed in using heat. Fake one have round seals, and the seals are sealed up using glue.
Fake Seal
Original Seal
3 - Capacity
Fake 2GB MS Pro Duo have 1948MB and 1959MB of memory space when it is shown on devices like PSP. Genuine one have a capacity of 1909MB while some devices will read 1910MB.
Real MS Pro Duo Capacity
Fake MS Pro Duo Capacity
For the old batch of 1948MB Fake version, I actually feel quite shocking... because it indeed can save up to 1948MB!! Tested and Proven by myself!!
For the 1948mb newer version and 1959MB Fake version, all I have to say is good luck. although it is written 1959MB, the size actually cannot hold more than 1GB.. which is reported by a lot of people, so it means that it is the "cheat" which makes the software reads 1959MB.. while the card is only around 1GB.
4 - Transfer Speed
The transfer speed of real one is at about 80Mbps. Fake one will have slower transfer speed. 1948MB one actually can go on 65Mbps to 70Mbps... 1959MB one ... at most 60Mbps.
To test timing, try transfering a 1GB file to the stick and use the stopwatch to calculate the time of file transfer. This is the easiest way.
5 - Structures
Fake MS Pro Duo is thicker than original one. Try fitting it into an adapter, and you will find that the fitting have problems. It doesn't seems to fit into the adapter.. (feel like squeeze it in). The newer fake version even have problems fitting into PSP.. as reported by Sony as the memory stick is stuck inside the PSP. (newer one are the 1959mb versions)
The words carved behind the Fake MS Pro Duo card is printed on... while the original is engraved into it. The know if it is printed on or not... just use your thumb to feel it. Fake one.. the words u feel is like a bit of pop up.... the original one u cant feel the words.
The metallic stripes, also call the connectors, for fake one... should have black holes seen on the metal stripe as the metal stripe did not cover fully, and this happen the most common on the 1959mb version and the 1948mb newer version. The original one is fully covered to the bottom without showing any incomplete-ness.
6 - Package
The Fake package.. actually looks totally alike compare to the real package. No one can actually see the differences!! Even the hologram seems so real!! The package... if u take a look properly... u will know that at the side of the package there is 4 pictures. Notice carefully!! some packages pictures are not in order!!
Some people told me to look out at the PSP compatible logo at the top corner. If got, means fake one. But just take note, the PSP compatible logo is AVAILABLE on the japanese version of original MS pro duo.. and it cannot be used to determine whether it is fake or genuine.
turn it to the back of the packge.. and look at the black printing.. for fake one... u will see white spots on the black part of the printing. Good quality printing by sony will show that there is NO white spots!
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For those now holding the old 1948MB version, I might just say U are lucky for a while, as there is still not much problem on this card. Those with newer 1948mb and 1959mb that can actually hold only 1GB of data... take care..
INSIST on a warranty card if u r getting sandisk one... for the 5 years warranty. Sony one im not too sure bout the online warranty status... but keep the receipt!! if u discover that it is a fake one... bring it down to SONY with the receipt!!
PS - This is not my work so credit doesn't go to me
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8. August 2006 @ 12:50 |
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9. August 2006 @ 07:26 |
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To be honest, i dont care if my memory card was fake. I bought mine from Ebay at £20.
I dont no if mine is a fake or not, but it still does the same job and is exactly the same speed. If it holds 2GB or whatever, I am happy. ;)
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9. August 2006 @ 07:50 |
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Yep, all tat -warranty, not such a sacrifice..
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9. August 2006 @ 07:56 |
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I have never had any problems with any memory card.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 9. August 2006 @ 07:57
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