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[OM] Re: fake CF memory cards

Subject: [OM] Re: fake CF memory cards
From: Richard Lovison <rlovison@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:30:39 -0400
keith_w wrote:

> "Fake" meaning they won't work, or won't work as advertised?
> How does one recognize a fake?
> I visited the SanDisk site, and couldn't really tell.
> Supposedly there's a way to tell by the serial number on the rear edge? If 
> so, 
> where has that information been revealed?

Some don't work at all, some don't hold the capacity claimed and others 
don't have the same read/write times as the genuine card.  None will be 
honored by SanD*sk's warranty.  Here is eB*y's link:

http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-SanDisk-Ultra-Secure-Digital-Cards-Exposed_W0QQugidZ10000000001254879

Richard L

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