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Subject: [OM] Re: fake CF memory cards
From: keith_w <keith_w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:22:58 -0700
Richard Lovison wrote:
> 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

Thanks, Richard. I'll hang on to this ...

keith whaley

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