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Don't look on the case.

Look in Device Manager for the drive while it is connected, look at its Properties to find out the Manufacturer and Model Number.

The USB case is likely what you see that sticker on.

I think that most if not ALL disk drives are actually built in Sinapore now, regardless of brand name.


--Mac



The drive wouldn't even power up so I couldn't look in Device Manager. You're right though that I saw 'made in Taiwan' on the box which I still happen to have. What is noticeable that the box itself doesn't have any brand name on it, just "1 Touch Backup". There are a large number of USB drive sellers besides WD, Seagate etc. there are second tier like Lacie and a bunch others. This was more like a "no frills" brand. But there wasn't any "no frills" brand name on it. My drive must have been some type of exception or I'd think there be more posters on the topic.

Woe is me

Finally, I have found a cool signature with sufficiently dry humor.