Fake iPod Shuffles flood China

Iria · Jan 17, 2006, 07:21 PM

Hot sales of the iPod has sparked vendors to manufacture iPod-like MP3 players with fake iPod Shuffle appearing in China, according to local makers of MP3 players. Other branded MP3 player makers have also suffered the same issue, noted the makers.

Ever since Apple rolled out its iPod Shuffle, fake models circulated in the market, the makers pointed out, adding that the substantial sales of the Shuffle has further encouraged a growing number of fake iPods.

Taiwan-based Ergotech and Korea-based MPIO both encountered similar problems recently, finding that the price difference between the fake models and the real item could be as high as 40-50%. Sales of the fake MP3 players are even sold through local TV shopping channels with brisk sales, according the makers.
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Source: DigiTimes

Jan 17, 2006, 07:21 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Fake iPod Shuffles flood China Hot sales of the iPod has sparked vendors to manufacture iPod-like MP3 players with fake iPod Shuffle appearing in China, according to local makers of MP3 players. Other branded MP3 player makers have also suffered the same issue, noted the makers. Ever since Apple rolled out its iPod Shuffle, fake models circulated in the market, the makers pointed out, adding that the substantial sales of the Shuffle has further encouraged a growing number of fake iPods. Taiwan-based Ergotech and Korea-based MPIO both encountered similar problems recently, finding that the price difference between the fake models and the real item could be as high as 40-50%. Sales of the fake MP3 players are even sold through local TV shopping channels with brisk sales, according the makers. ___________ Source: DigiTimes