Fake iPod Shuffle
When I see the following well-produced Apple iPod Shuffle knockoffs, I wonder why anyone cares? If they’re half as expensive and do the same thing, it’s just an example of foreign innovation:
This stack of iPod shuffles was sold on ebay to a poor Frenchman. He complains, “while browsing eBay, I spotted a seller proposing iPod shuffle (with a 40 units stock). He was reporting to have them bought in China, so I assumed he must have had a good deal.” Appleinsider reports that Apple has released a guide highlighting some noteable differences between faked iPods and real genuine ones:
For example, here are things to check:
- Nonstandard headphone jacks
- No dock connector
- The serial number 6U545TK2TJT
- No included USB cable
- Slightly longer screen than the real nano
- Play/Pause symbol on the middle button
- No repeat option on the on/off switch
- No battery or status light
If you’ve experience trouble with fake Apple products, leave your story in the comments. I’d love to hear what’s really going on out there.