Newegg intentionally obscuring memory timing and voltage info from pics!

[VirtualLarry]

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Look at a closeup of the second picture. The label, where it states the timings and voltages, has been obscured! Why is Newegg doing this? Are they trying to mislead people?

Compare with this link, where they have not obscured the timings. link

 

[tomt4535]

Well, they blur out the serial #s on things, maybe someone thought the timings were a kind of serial # too? The specs listed on neweggs site are the same as on the manufacturer's site so just as long as you get the right product I wouldnt be too worried about it.

 

[RebateMonger]

The whole thing doesn't make sense. Even in the second product you link, there's timing and voltage data, but the part number or serial number is obscured on the bottom of the label. Other memory modules have their part number obscured. Some have EVERYTHING obscured. Kingston module with EVERYTHING obscured.

In the hard drive section of Newegg, serial numbers of hard drives are obscured. If I had to guess, Newegg has hired unknowledgeable people to obscure anything that looks like a serial number on products.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I can't remember which kit i was looking at but it clearly said in specifications: 1.5-1.6v in a mem kit and i took a look at the pic and seen the DIMM voltage; 1.65 - i laughed and said, well let me check the official website of the ram and sure enough it stated the kit ran at the advertised speeds @ 1.65v - i got on a chat convo with one of the reps and told her....

 

[Blain]

As long as they list the timing and voltage information in the product "specification", what does it matter?
TigerDirect doesn't list voltage or timings on lots of their memory products.

But then again, maybe this is another indication of worldwide Bilderberg manipulation. :shocked:

 

[Old Hippie]

But then again, maybe this is another indication of worldwide Bilderberg manipulation.

:laugh: That's great!


They've probably had problems with some Chowder Heads trying to use that stuff for rebates or RMAs or whatever.

But then again, maybe Blain's right about that conspiracy thing! :laugh:

 

[Gillbot]

It's Cas 5, it says so F2-8500CL5

I fail to see the issue really. If they use a stock photo, they can use the same image across multiple parts so of course they would need to obscure certain things.

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
It's Cas 5, it says so F2-8500CL5

I fail to see the issue really. If they use a stock photo, they can use the same image across multiple parts so of course they would need to obscure certain things.

I don't think Newegg is using stock photos. Various makes of memory seem to have identical "poses", but the modules are different.

I think they pay somebody to make standard shots of the various products and have them blur any serial numbers for the reasons mentioned. The photo editors are blurring too much, sometimes.

Or it could be a conspiracy. I'd say more, but I have to move my location now.

 

[Gillbot]

What I mean is, sometimes I see what could be the same picture across a line of products. For instance if they have a set of ram that's CL5 2.1v vs one that's CL5 at 1.8v. They use the same picture but blur out specs that may cause confusion.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
What I mean is, sometimes I see what could be the same picture across a line of products. For instance if they have a set of ram that's CL5 2.1v vs one that's CL5 at 1.8v. They use the same picture but blur out specs that may cause confusion.

That's pretty lame. They certainly aren't hurting for image server space, are they? They should take seperate pictures for each type of RAM, and not blur out the specifications, that way we can verify that Newegg's printed specs are the same as the product's spec labels.

 

[AdamK47]

A bit off topic, but why do the Newegg links redirect through a marketing site?

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: AdamK47
A bit off topic, but why do the Newegg links redirect through a marketing site?

That's done automatically by AnandTech's servers.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: Gillbot
What I mean is, sometimes I see what could be the same picture across a line of products. For instance if they have a set of ram that's CL5 2.1v vs one that's CL5 at 1.8v. They use the same picture but blur out specs that may cause confusion.

That's pretty lame. They certainly aren't hurting for image server space, are they? They should take seperate pictures for each type of RAM, and not blur out the specifications, that way we can verify that Newegg's printed specs are the same as the product's spec labels.

No, but why do they need to take picture after picture of a product when one can cover an entire line? I really don't see the need for them to need to do that really. READ the specs and don't rely on a picture.

 

[Old Hippie]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: Gillbot
What I mean is, sometimes I see what could be the same picture across a line of products. For instance if they have a set of ram that's CL5 2.1v vs one that's CL5 at 1.8v. They use the same picture but blur out specs that may cause confusion.

That's pretty lame. They certainly aren't hurting for image server space, are they? They should take seperate pictures for each type of RAM, and not blur out the specifications, that way we can verify that Newegg's printed specs are the same as the product's spec labels.

OK, then how 'bout they put the famous "This may not depict the actual product" disclaimer?

 

[AdamK47]

Originally posted by: RebateMonger

Originally posted by: AdamK47
A bit off topic, but why do the Newegg links redirect through a marketing site?

That's done automatically by AnandTech's servers.

Cheap trickery. Shame on AnandTech!

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Old Hippie

But then again, maybe this is another indication of worldwide Bilderberg manipulation.

:laugh: That's great!


They've probably had problems with some Chowder Heads trying to use that stuff for rebates or RMAs or whatever.

But then again, maybe Blain's right about that conspiracy thing! :laugh:

Obviously I've hit the nail on the head, because nobody else is talking about a possible Bilderberg plot.
This "silence" tells the whole cover-up story. :shocked:

 

[Swivelguy2]

They're contracting their photo taking out to somebody and telling them to blur out the serial numbers (so that you can't complain that the item you received was opened to take the photos), and those people don't know the difference between serial numbers and latency numbers. And sometimes they just get excited with the blur tool.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Swivelguy2
They're contracting their photo taking out to somebody and telling them to blur out the serial numbers (so that you can't complain that the item you received was opened to take the photos), and those people don't know the difference between serial numbers and latency numbers. And sometimes they just get excited with the blur tool.

Are you a shill for the Bilderberger's? :roll:

 

[Yellowbeard]

Originally posted by: Old Hippie

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: Gillbot
What I mean is, sometimes I see what could be the same picture across a line of products. For instance if they have a set of ram that's CL5 2.1v vs one that's CL5 at 1.8v. They use the same picture but blur out specs that may cause confusion.

That's pretty lame. They certainly aren't hurting for image server space, are they? They should take seperate pictures for each type of RAM, and not blur out the specifications, that way we can verify that Newegg's printed specs are the same as the product's spec labels.

OK, then how 'bout they put the famous "This may not depict the actual product" disclaimer?

I'm sure that's on the site somewhere.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Yellowbeard

Originally posted by: Old Hippie

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: Gillbot
What I mean is, sometimes I see what could be the same picture across a line of products. For instance if they have a set of ram that's CL5 2.1v vs one that's CL5 at 1.8v. They use the same picture but blur out specs that may cause confusion.

That's pretty lame. They certainly aren't hurting for image server space, are they? They should take seperate pictures for each type of RAM, and not blur out the specifications, that way we can verify that Newegg's printed specs are the same as the product's spec labels.

OK, then how 'bout they put the famous "This may not depict the actual product" disclaimer?

I'm sure that's on the site somewhere.

Yes, it is...
Newegg:
"Due to human error and other determinates we cannot guarantee that all item descriptions, photographs, compatibility references, detailed specifications, pricing, links and any other product-related information listed is entirely accurate, complete or current, nor can we assume responsibility for these errors."

 

[zagood]

What I find funny is that the heatsink says DDR3. They didn't re-use a similar product image either, that's how they came from the factory. Another example:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/f...howthread.php?t=228436

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
No, but why do they need to take picture after picture of a product when one can cover an entire line? I really don't see the need for them to need to do that really. READ the specs and don't rely on a picture.

But the specs are often wrong, which is why I like to look at the picture.

 

[bradley]

Originally posted by: Blain
Yes, it is...
Newegg:
"Due to human error and other determinates we cannot guarantee that all item descriptions, photographs, compatibility references, detailed specifications, pricing, links and any other product-related information listed is entirely accurate, complete or current, nor can we assume responsibility for these errors."

As a major electronics e-tailer, Newegg has gotten really sloppy with pictures and descriptions in the past year. I've now received two orders not completely as pictured.

It was always understood that refurbs sometimes came with or without accessories. But now the same applies to OEM products pictured with accessories. And those text offers added to incentivize the purchase of both OEM and Retail products are no longer always guaranteed either.

Not completely related to the OP.. but just a little caveat to be added to that disclaimer.

 

[bradley]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: Gillbot
No, but why do they need to take picture after picture of a product when one can cover an entire line? I really don't see the need for them to need to do that really. READ the specs and don't rely on a picture.

But the specs are often wrong, which is why I like to look at the picture.

One set of proper descriptions and pictures from an e-tailer should be the equivalent of thousands of brick-and-mortar shelves. It's supposed to replace the tactile sensation of holding and reading the box yourself. Newegg always stood out from the crowd based on their superiority in this area, perhaps the ultimate reason for their rapid growth. So it makes sense to attempt to get it right, otherwise the mistake gets intensely magnified. I'm surprised this would even be open to debate.