Guide on How to Determine Genuine and Class A (Fake) Memory Stick

[Jay2804]

Sure bang original yun tinda ng cdrking na mga branded like kingston, ridata, pqi?

 

[electro]

Kung micro sd at pro duo adaptor,i highly suggest na Original Photofast at Original microsd,NEVER go for fake/class a,

yes. actually im using one here. Go for the class 6+ SDHCs for great performance.

@Jay2804
palagay ko naman po e orig ang binebentang memory cards sa CDRking... JUST DONT BUY THE CDRKING-BRANDED ones... ikaw rin
galing Taiwan ang karamihan ng memory cards nila.

im using a 4GB RIDATA class 4 SDHC for my orig Photofast adapter...


may isa pa pala akong experience sa memory sticks na class A, may games na sobrang bagal pag dun ni-run, particularly on games with in-game cut-scenes like God of War, Dissidia, etc... apparently mas mababa ang transfer rate nya kesa ORIG and sa current photofast ko. share ko lang para di mabiktima.

 

[greatmonkey]

yes. actually im using one here. Go for the class 6+ SDHCs for great performance.

@Jay2804
palagay ko naman po e orig ang binebentang memory cards sa CDRking... JUST DONT BUY THE CDRKING-BRANDED ones... ikaw rin
galing Taiwan ang karamihan ng memory cards nila.

im using a 4GB RIDATA class 4 SDHC for my orig Photofast adapter...


may isa pa pala akong experience sa memory sticks na class A, may games na sobrang bagal pag dun ni-run, particularly on games with in-game cut-scenes like God of War, Dissidia, etc... apparently mas mababa ang transfer rate nya kesa ORIG and sa current photofast ko. share ko lang para di mabiktima.

And kung may budget ka pa,go for class10 micro sd,

Hindi naman lahat ng class a memory sticks panget,ung gow chains of olympus natapos ko using 4gb memory stick class a,smooth naman,no lags,freeze,pero iba pa din talaga pag orig,sure ang quality,

 

[Jay2804]

yes. actually im using one here. Go for the class 6 SDHCs for great performance.

@Jay2804
palagay ko naman po e orig ang binebentang memory cards sa CDRking... JUST DONT BUY THE CDRKING-BRANDED ones... ikaw rin
galing Taiwan ang karamihan ng memory cards nila.

im using a 4GB RIDATA class 4 SDHC for my orig Photofast adapter...


may isa pa pala akong experience sa memory sticks na class A, may games na sobrang bagal pag dun ni-run, particularly on games with in-game cut-scenes like God of War, Dissidia, etc... apparently mas mababa ang transfer rate nya kesa ORIG and sa current photofast ko. share ko lang para di mabiktima.

Saan mu nabili yun ridata mu? May nakita ako sa site ng cdrking ridata 8gb class 6 P360

And kung may budget ka pa,go for class10 micro sd,

Hindi naman lahat ng class a memory sticks panget,ung gow chains of olympus natapos ko using 4gb memory stick class a,smooth naman,no lags,freeze,pero iba pa din talaga pag orig,sure ang quality,

"Dapat mag oorig akong 8gb pro hg.
Sayang kc photofast dito. Orig ala lang microsd.

 

[Exia]

parang nakakatukso yun ridata ng crking mura eh may nakapagtesting na ba na 32gb sdhc? 1pc 16gb lang nakalagay sakin bitin na sakin

 

[electro]

Saan mu nabili yun ridata mu? May nakita ako sa site ng cdrking ridata 8gb class 6 P360


360? whoah! ang mura pala
may local franchise/branch po kasi dito samin... dun ako bumili @ 280 php... 4GB po.

 

[ReGenesis]

TS is Correct...

But mas maganda if stick sa ibang brand...

Iwas na kayo sa sony or sandisk...

I prefer "Lexar" brand...

Up until now working fine... 5 Years na....

Also, if you press triangle and select on properties of

your memory stick... It should be supported by "magic gate"...

If "Unsupported"... Its a big "FAKE"!!!

 

[greatmonkey]

Saan mu nabili yun ridata mu? May nakita ako sa site ng cdrking ridata 8gb class 6 P360



"Dapat mag oorig akong 8gb pro hg.
Sayang kc photofast dito. Orig ala lang microsd.

Kung gusto nyo ng original 8gb na mura,eto,
Original 8gb Memory Stick PRO HG @ 900PHP

 

[Jay2804]

Kung gusto nyo ng original 8gb na mura,eto,
Original 8gb Memory Stick PRO HG @ 900PHP

Pag di ako nasatisfied gumamit ng photofast yan bibilhin ko. ^^,

 

[greatmonkey]

Pag di ako nasatisfied gumamit ng photofast yan bibilhin ko. ^^,

Sige sige,brand new sealed yan,

 

[john5daet]

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.

Genuine

FAKE / CLASS A

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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.

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!!

The above only show some of the tips... any more info i will add in... and pls give in more information about looking out for fake MS Pro Duo.

Reference:
Distingush Genuine & Fake Memory Stick Pro Duo

thanks sa info sir

 

[Exia]

Kung gusto nyo ng original 8gb na mura,eto,
Original 8gb Memory Stick PRO HG @ 900PHP

ang dami naman negative feedback niyan

buhay pa naman yun una kong memory stick 5years na kaya lang maliit 4gb lang bitin na rin yun 16gb sd card ipon ipon muna para makabili ng 32gb sdhc

 

[greatmonkey]

ang dami naman negative feedback niyan

buhay pa naman yun una kong memory stick 5years na kaya lang maliit 4gb lang bitin na rin yun 16gb sd card ipon ipon muna para makabili ng 32gb sdhc

Dont worry,3 times nako bumili ng orig 8gb pro hg memory stick, 850php and 900php,ok ka deal yan,

 

[paranoia_rebirth]

Dont worry,3 times nako bumili ng orig 8gb pro hg memory stick, 850php and 900php,ok ka deal yan,

kung totoong orig binebenta nyan, dapat may sony philippines official warranty yung memory sticks nya. meron bang sony phils. warranty card na kasama? kung wala, di yan orig! bumili ako ng sony cybershot (sony digicam) and may free memory stick. take note ha, ultimo memory stick may warranty! ganyan ang legit sony!

 

[greatmonkey]

kung totoong orig binebenta nyan, dapat may sony philippines official warranty yung memory sticks nya. meron bang sony phils. warranty card na kasama? kung wala, di yan orig! bumili ako ng sony cybershot (sony digicam) and may free memory stick. take note ha, ultimo memory stick may warranty! ganyan ang legit sony!

Based sa mga sinabi mo,ang basis mo kung pano mo nasasabi na orig ang memory stick ay ang "official warranty", kung un ang basis,pwede na pala matawag na orig ang fake na may magandang warranty?,

Mali ang basis mo pre,madameng comparison ngaun ng orig/legit memory stick at class a/fake memory stick,at ang cnocompare nila is ung mismong memory stick,hindi ung warranty,

original ung binebenta nya, ung 3 pcs na nabili ko sakanya,MAGICGATE SUPPORTED upon checking on psp, press triangle select information,hindi ba orig yon?

 

[greatmonkey]

kung totoong orig binebenta nyan, dapat may sony philippines official warranty yung memory sticks nya. meron bang sony phils. warranty card na kasama? kung wala, di yan orig! bumili ako ng sony cybershot (sony digicam) and may free memory stick. take note ha, ultimo memory stick may warranty! ganyan ang legit sony!

Based sa mga sinabi mo,ang basis mo kung pano mo nasasabi na orig ang memory stick ay ang "official warranty", kung un ang basis,pwede na pala matawag na orig ang fake na may magandang warranty?,

Mali ang basis mo pre,madameng comparison ngaun ng orig/legit memory stick at class a/fake memory stick,at ang cnocompare nila is ung mismong memory stick,hindi ung warranty,

original ung binebenta nya, ung 3 pcs na nabili ko sakanya,MAGICGATE SUPPORTED upon checking on psp, press triangle select information,hindi ba orig yon?

 

[Jay2804]

ang dami naman negative feedback niyan

buhay pa naman yun una kong memory stick 5years na kaya lang maliit 4gb lang bitin na rin yun 16gb sd card ipon ipon muna para makabili ng 32gb sdhc

Binasa mu ba yun negative feedback. Only 1 person named apoluser ang naglagay ng pareparehong 17 negative feedback. Click mu yun name ng nagbigay ng feedback then check mu rating.

kung totoong orig binebenta nyan, dapat may sony philippines official warranty yung memory sticks nya. meron bang sony phils. warranty card na kasama? kung wala, di yan orig! bumili ako ng sony cybershot (sony digicam) and may free memory stick. take note ha, ultimo memory stick may warranty! ganyan ang legit sony!

Kaya nga mura nya binebenta eh. Kaya mahal sa store binabayaran mu name ng brand, pwesto nila at yun mismong warranty.



"check it first before you complain" ^^

 

[playjun]

Thanks d2.
Meron ako fake na MS 8GB. Pero ok lang naman bentahe kase it reads 7600mb+ .di ko na kailangan iformat partition nya. 2 time machine + 3 DDC kaya ilagay.atlest pwede gawing MMS.
Buti may mga orig ako -1gb ko m2 sundisk orig-may ddc at time machine
4gb sony orig-multi ipl
8gb-sony-multi ipl
At 8gb n fake- multi ipl.
-wag lang kayo makakabili ng ms na halos kalahati na ang bawas.

 

[paranoia_rebirth]

Based sa mga sinabi mo,ang basis mo kung pano mo nasasabi na orig ang memory stick ay ang "official warranty", kung un ang basis,pwede na pala matawag na orig ang fake na may magandang warranty?,

Mali ang basis mo pre,madameng comparison ngaun ng orig/legit memory stick at class a/fake memory stick,at ang cnocompare nila is ung mismong memory stick,hindi ung warranty,

original ung binebenta nya, ung 3 pcs na nabili ko sakanya,MAGICGATE SUPPORTED upon checking on psp, press triangle select information,hindi ba orig yon?

nakahawak ka na ba or nakakita ng Official Warranty Card ng SONY? lahat ng SONY na gamit ko sa bahay (Trinitron Vega, Bravia, Handycam, Cybershot) legit kong binili kaya alam ko kung ano itsura ng Official Warranty nito and I'm pretty sure napakadaling madistinguish kung peke yung warranty card.

alam mo bang ang magicgate supported mong tinatawag ay isang file lang na pwede mong i-copy-paste? nakita ko na yang file na yan sa Orig memory stick ko (as i said, bundled sa cybershot) nung isinalang ko sa pc yung cybershot. hindi mo pwedeng gawing basehan yan! pero yung official warranty from sony phils, sure kang legit sony binili mo. at kahit orig daw, kung di naman ipinapasa sa sony yung SN nung merchandise na naibenta, di pa rin matatawag na orig yun. bakit di nya ipinapaalam sa sony na naibenta na itong MS na ito? kasi di nga orig!

 

[Jay2804]

"alam mo bang ang magicgate supported mong tinatawag ay isang file lang na pwede mong i-copy-paste? nakita ko na yang file na yan sa Orig memory stick ko"(

hihi

copy paste lang pala yun magicgate support??? hehe

waaa

eh paano kaya kung peke din yun official warranty card hahaha