SCAMMED on Deal Extreme...
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Check out the Thermaltake A500 case on Amazon at lmg.gg We look into how to differentiate misleading products from the real thing on sites like Deal Extreme, AliExpress, and eBay. Buy Akitio 10Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Adapter: On Amazon: lmg.gg On Newegg: lmg.gg Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: linustechtips.com Get Private Internet Access today at geni.us Linus Tech Tips merchandise at lttstore.com Linus Tech Tips posters at crowdmade.com Our Test Benches on Amazon: amazon.com Our production gear: geni.us Twitter - twitter.com Facebook - @LinusTech Instagram - @linustech Twitch - twitch.tv Intro Screen Music Credit: Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
The video opens with a warning about how online marketplaces like Deal Extreme, AliExpress, and eBay can present great deals that are too good to be true. The host compares a four dollar USB 2.0 Ethernet adapter advertised as 10 gigabit to a legitimate $200 10 gigabit adapter from Akitio, highlighting how the cheap item appears attractive but fails dramatically in real-world use. He demonstrates a practical test by transferring a four gigabyte file to see actual performance, which reveals the four dollar option delivering far slower than Wi Fi and incapable of delivering the promised 10 Gbps speed. The discussion then shifts to how to differentiate between scams and genuine products, starting with spotting conflicting information on product pages and mismatched specifications in photos and descriptions. He emphasizes that blatant mislabeling is common on these sites, and urges viewers to perform due diligence before purchasing, including researching terms and model numbers and testing devices when possible. The host then analyzes why certain specs and marketing buzzwords are misleading, such as USB type C branding paired with USB 2.0 speeds, and explains how to verify the true capabilities by checking the real tech behind the product. He also notes the limitations of user reviews on deceptive marketplaces and demonstrates that fake reviews are a real problem, even on reputable stores, which means buyers should rely on verified information and independent testing rather than reviews alone. The video wraps up by summarizing that the price gap between the four dollar adapter and legitimate gear is enormous because the former cannot deliver true 10 Gbps connectivity. Finally, the host clarifies the educational purpose of the video, provides a teardown to confirm the underlying controller is a low-speed device, and encourages sharing of the knowledge to help others avoid falling for similar scams, while also offering a quick plug for legitimate products like the Massdrop Sennheiser PC37X headset and related sponsorships.
Topics · technology · consumer_electronics · online_shopping · product_review · hacking_and_teardown · tech_tips
Questions answered
- How can a consumer distinguish a fake 10 Gbps adapter from a real one on deal marketplaces?
- Look for conflicting information in the product page, check photos for mislabeling, verify model numbers and the actual controller, and test the device to confirm real throughput and compatibility.
- Why is a USB C label not sufficient to claim 10 Gbps capability?
- USB C is a physical connector standard that can carry many protocols; the data rate depends on the underlying protocol and controller, and USB 2.0 tops out far below 10 Gbps, so a USB C port alone does not guarantee high-speed performance.
- What should a buyer do before purchasing a suspiciously cheap adapter?
- Research the product thoroughly, check for consistent specifications, read independent reviews, compare with reputable brands, and consider the cost of potential returns or refunds if the product is defective.