neK Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Ive just bought a Corsair 16Gb GT yesterday from a reputable PC store (i buy heaps of stuff off them, never a problem). I plug this 16gb GT in and start to copy files (dumped several 3gb video files). But im not sure if this is a real one or a fake, because the blue LED is off when not in use (which is normal), but when copying it stays on as opposed to flashing on and off. Tried this on 3 PC's and have the same issues. My other Corsair voyagers (non GT - I have 1gb, 2gb, 4gb versions too) and these all have the blue flashing when copying files. I had a read of this site, everything seems to be in order except for the flashing. Guess im just looking for some reassurance. http://reviews.ebay.ie/How-To-Spot-Fake-Corsair-Flash-Drives_W0QQugidZ10000000011210190 Also what other tests can i put it through to confirm if the usb is a real one. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyL Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I got a fake from ebay.. I sent it to Corsair because it was not working right.. I called ebay and got my money back and a coupon for the amount of money it took to sent the drive to Corsair... Watch out ebay sells alot of fakes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 3, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 3, 2009 Where did you purchase the drive from? And are the number stamped on the USB, if so please post the numbers engraved in the USB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neK Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Where did you purchase the drive from? And are the number stamped on the USB, if so please post the numbers engraved in the USB? A store called IJK (formerly umart in Sydney). I dont think the store is deliberately selling fakes, though they were selling those "Refurbished" corsair drives with 1 year warranty a while back. There are numbers engraved on the USB are EDIT: I just checked Corsair's "Where to buy" retailer list, and IJK is listed as one of the retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 4, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 4, 2009 That looks like a read drive to me are you have a problem with the drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neK Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 No actual problems. I was just worried it was a fake because the blue light didnt flash. I ran it thru chkflash and it passed the test :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 6, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 6, 2009 If you have any other questions just let us know, but if you have a working drive at the correct amount then I would not worry too much. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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