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Fake Ipod Guide (updated)

Counterfeit Apple ipod Nano and ipod Shuffle

 (How to tell the difference between fakes and real deal!)

 There are people out there right now, making a living selling fake ipods.

Many of them are in the USA and Europe.

But, even if you live somewhere else,

You don't want to wind up with one of these things- They are just plain inferior.

People are getting ripped off every day –

Lured-in by Great Pricing-For "not-so-great" fake Ipod Nanos, Ipod Shuffles and even Ipod Video.

 It takes a lot to try and keep pace with fighting this practice.

Fake Ipods are no good for anyone, save a few cheap Asian factories and the crooks that import them.

There are a few good people on the web trying to keep track of this overwhelming act of piracy.

Here is one of the better fake ipod guides with photos courtesy of:  www.IpodGear.com .

 Fake Ipod Guide with Photos

Our Hat’s-off go to John Dowell who actually works for Adobe systems.

Mr.Dowell has taken the time to monitor fake ipods that have been found to be

100% inferior to the original models.

If you think you may have seen, a fake Ipod Nano or Ipod Shuffle out there,

take a look at the site-link above for confirmation.

 How can you protect yourself against these phonies?

 1.)

Always make sure you purchase your Ipods and accessories from a reliable source that offers returns and an Apple ipod- guarantee.

2.)

Reliable sourcing is your best option.

All the products on our site are absolutely guaranteed to be exactly what they say they are-Genuine Brand Products.

Screamin Ipods only offers Ipods from genuine Apple Ipod suppliers.

Our suppliers offer complete lines of REAL genuine ipods Nanos, Shuffle, Video

3.)

Many different companies manufacture Ipod Accessories. Make sure you check the brand name and the warranty offered before you purchase.

4.)

If you must purchase from an unknown source, take a look at the pictures on this link for clarification of your product.

Just because it says it’s an Apple Ipod, does not mean it could not possibly be a fake.

( Photo on the right is the real Ipod)

Article Courtesy of www.ipodgear.com

 

 

Another good guide can be found at this link: Fake iPods

             Counterfeit  - Genuine      -  Counterfeit  - Genuine

Characteristics of counterfeit iPod Nano not found on genuine version:-

  1. LCD screen is a bit longer and displays a  different user interface/operating system.
  2. Older fake displays 'MENU' as 'M' and has writing below the screen and its fake click wheel positioned closer to the LCD screen.
  3. Extra Vol symbol control at the bottom of the click wheel while the Play/Pause symbol is located at the center instead of at the bottom of the click wheel.
  4. Does not have standard iPod Dock connector at the bottom. Ships with no standard USB to iPod Dock connector cable.
  5. Comes with non-standard headphone jacks where ear-piece design are completely different.
  6. Most of the fakes have 2GB/4GB/8GB memory capacity. Real capacities are usually a lot less than 1GB.
  7. Fake has added capabilities e.g.: MP4 Video, FM Radio & Recorder and Voice Recorders. Models in pictures are Asian pop stars.
  8. Caution: The're sometimes stamped with a valid Apple serial number which several of the fakes have been found to use the specific Apple iPod serial number '6U545TK2TJT'.
  9. Never buy an iPod from a Chinese, Taiwan, or Hong Kong company unless you know they are an authorized Apple Distributor.

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