I bought one of these in the first preorder that Flipkart did, received this about 15 days later though. Brilliant device, and has served my needs for all devices in my home (2 Galaxies,1 Lumia, and Nexus 2012) for 3 weeks now. Also supports pass-through charging, so if its connected to mains and the device, it charges the device first, then toggles into self-charging automatically...One little gripe though - those LEDs that keep blinking throughout the charge, are a bit annoying at night in a dark room, so I block it off with the edge of the device thats charging...
sir mi 2i 10000 mah wala power bank kitna baar charge karega mi note 4 ko or lenovo pa 10400 se aacha hai kya pls suggest me mujhe doubt hai I'm confused which one to buy among these 2
Ranjit Kumar Sir,is it still a good option to buy a Redmi 1S device(going on sale tomorrow), with all the issues many users have faced like heating issues,and even little lags .. Or is android one devices/moto g/zenfone 4 the better phone to buy in the entry level segment??
Jeevan R I am not happy with the Redmi 1S coz of it's s/w issues, RAM issues, heating issues the Mi3 was a outstanding device but the Redmi 1S as of now is not that great the camera on the other hand of the Redmi 1S is in another class outstanding but general usage performance is not that great. I am waiting for a s/w update from Xiaomi hoping that it might fix a few things but if that update does not come out will post my review next week.
This is a must buy i using this for 3 weeks now great value for my mi3 n nexus 7 pls dont buy in any other stores apart frm flipkart there r plentiful fakes avail in market
I purchased a Xiaomi 10,400 mAh Power Bank from Flipkart, through the link you've provided.. I received the genuine product...Definitely It's worth the price Thanks Geekyranjit :-)
Hi ranjit, I am using Moto G 2013 edition,i am planning to buy this power bank,but i have some confusion. as u might know the original charger outs only 650mAh current so if i use this power bank does it Damage my mobile battery because of 2 Amp Current. Please Reply, Ritesh.
Hi Ranjit please review hp and Lenevo power bank... And if you review please tell me how much time it will take for charging 10400 mah power bank. I have nokia power bank which is 2200 mah and it takes around 4 to 5 hours for full charging.
sir i have a question....... when we fully charge the power bank and keep it as it is without charging any device then how many days it will take to discharge the power bank????????
There is one more advantage of using this Power Bank. When you plug in the device for charging in the night and when the device gets fully charged, it stops the charging and gets turned off automatically. Unlike the wall charger or travel charger which keeps charging the device even after the battery is fully charged. So, in my opinion, this power bank is even good if you're the guy like me who plug in the device for charging before sleeping. BTW I use Moto G first generation and it takes around 2.5 hrs to fully charged the device.
Hello, I am having an iPhone 5 now and is this power bank safe to use because we read so many news of phones getting short-circuited and stuffs. So is this a safe product to buy and charge my iPhone???
Lights blink when device attached is being charged. Auto shut off after a couple mins with no device attached or attached device is not drawing power. Will auto start again when device asks for power.
Dear Ranjit Kumar Pls help me to solve my this doubt. I bought this Xiaomi 10400mAh power bank couple of days back (Its from Flipkart, so hope its an original product). I am charging my phone continuously for 3-4 times by this power bank. I have moto g (1st Gen) phone. I feel that after charging my phone from this power bank, my phone discharges very fast. Though when I use to charge from regular charger, my phone work last for atleast one and half day very comfortably. But when I charged my phone from this power bank, it get charged 100% very fast, but now it doesn't work last for even one day. Does it have any connection with this power bank?
hi ranjit,the charger which i got with my phone has 0.7amp output and this charger has almost thrice the output ,does this affect the battery of the phone.? also do you know the list of service centers of xiaomi if this stops working during it's warranty period? thanks in advance
With just a .7 A charger it will take very long time to charge it, it's ideal to use a 2 Amp charger for such high capacity power banks, for lost of service center refer to flipkart they had a list of them on the Xiaomi sales page.
***** >> Hello Ranjit, I bought this product after watching ur review but unfortunately it's not working properly from the 1st day.. Actually after plugging this to my mobile it's started charging and after 3min it's stops automatically and I tried it using different products like iPod, Moto g2 and Samsung but no use.. Can u plz plz help me with this.. Can u plz explain me how to use this product
It takes a 2-4 hours to charge my Note 3 and it takes 70% from the power bank. So a good power bank and its super cheap so I can't really complain for the price.
I'm aware of Dashclock, but I'm referring to black background with only clock and a circle below it which had icon from recent notifications (it looked quite similar to Moto X glance notifications), is that a Dashclock extension? if so, what's the name?
***** sir check for app called "Tap Tap app" which is Similar to moto X 2 wake up screen . play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.maicas.android.wsleep thnxs..
Long cables, thin cables, bad contacts can slow charging. The more expensive cable wires are thicker and can carry more electricity. Cable may look thick but if cheap, maybe only the plastic casing is thick. Buy decent cables. Anker has specs and last longer, justifying their price.
Hello Ranjeet I want to buy mi power bank which is better 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i / 10000mAh Mi Power Bank Pro i tried to research a lot but not getting why their is a double price difference can you help me out ?
The input charging port accepts up to 2A, many high-capacity (read: more expensive) power banks can’t do more than 1.5A. Topping up the Mi Power Bank’s 10,400mAh battery is a pretty fast. According to Xiaomi, it’ll take about 5.5 hours if you use a 2A adapter, or about 10 hours with an 1A adapter. Using a quick charger will make no difference, the most this battery will pull is 2.2A. Maybe you need to buy a nice thick wire new cable.
Does the Mi Power bank 2i charge devices which take input of 1A and 5V without any damage? The output of the power bank is very high as mentioned on the product page 1.5A 12V, 2A 9V etc
takes about 4-6 hours to charge, so about one quarter. New, they may arrive at 40%. So will need several hours charging. Overnight if using small charger.
hey Ranjit, I observe that this power bank is giving a output current of 1.5Amps which is nearly thrice the current that my moto G charger gives. so its charging my device triple fast. i think that is gonna affect my moto g battery durability and charging capacity. isnt it?? please help me with it..
***** Something you missed out, there's a 5200 mAh one available as well, which is vastly more pocketable than this one, however the Output current on that is 1.5A compared to 2.1A on this one, i.e the 5200 mAh one wont fast-charge smartphones, and iPads/Tablets which need a higher current (which the 10400 mAh units provide).
Power bank can only be charged by plugging a micro USB plug into the micro USB receptacle. The other USB A receptacle is only for power out. You can charge the battery by plugging a wall adapter with a fixed micro USB cable end into the charger, or use a cable with micro USB on one end and USB A on the other end, and plug the USB A end onto a wall adapter and the micro USB end into the battery.
Hello sir I bought this product after watching ur review but unfortunately it's not working properly from the 1st day.. Actually after plugging this to my mobile it's started charging and after 3min it's stops automatically and I tried it using different products like iPod Moto g2 and Samsung but no use.. Can u plz plz help me with this.. Can u plz explain me how to use this product
Hey Ranjit, I immediately bought mi power bank 10400 mAh from flipkart.com after watching your review. Their is one thing i want to ask you that how much time doest it take this power bank to get fully charged again. I have been recharging the device for more than 24 hours now with my original samsung charger and still, only 2 points have charged. How much time does it take for you. plz reply. thanks.
here is what i know do these test on ur powerbank take the usb and insert it in ur powerbank and at the same time insert the other end i.e. micro usb in powerbank too . NOTHING SHOULD HAPPEN LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BLINK . Pass through Charging facility :- Put ur power Bank to charging , then connect ur phone to the power bank IT SHOULD CHARGE , Unlike other fake chargers who wont do it , they support only one charging option . Original will support both . Rest are basic and physical ways like there should be MI logo printed in the USB bort of the PowerBank ( not in micro Usb ) Usb cable should have black not white inside . Hope it helps , Please check the Capacity with fully charged Power Bank and fully Empty phones . Even original powerbanks are giving less capacity in that case order for replacement . I got a 10400 but was giving me only 7000 , recieved my replacement today . cheers
***** Sir i hv bought this powerbank recently i am using my moto g wall charger to charge this device but it takes lot of time to charge it (more than 30 hrs) and still not charge it completely. is the device is faulted or its the issue with moto g charger output ratings. Thanks in advance
It is supposed to charge MI3 two times only. Mi 3 is 3050 mah and if this charges it twice then you are getting around 60% output which is good enough.
No! Go to the official MI site, they claim 2.5 charges for MI3 and 4.5 charges for IPhone. Obviously these figures would be in optimal test conditions, so imo 2 full charges for Mi3 is pretty satisfactory performance.
I bought it a few weeks ago.Tottaly useless and fake.It can't even charge my phone , i plug it in and it just charges it for 2% and then it switches off..0/5 stars for this product and totally useless
Ranjit Sir, I request you to go through this thread en.miui.com/thread-18452-1-1.html I think what you've received could be a fake. Again I could be wrong. But please let me know if it is genuine after reading the thread.
I bought one of these in the first preorder that Flipkart did, received this about 15 days later though.
Brilliant device, and has served my needs for all devices in my home (2 Galaxies,1 Lumia, and Nexus 2012) for 3 weeks now.
Also supports pass-through charging, so if its connected to mains and the device, it charges the device first, then toggles into self-charging automatically...One little gripe though - those LEDs that keep blinking throughout the charge, are a bit annoying at night in a dark room, so I block it off with the edge of the device thats charging...
Sir which one has the best design among the three android one phones..compare it with.moto e...is the phone laggy??
sir mi 2i 10000 mah wala power bank kitna baar charge karega mi note 4 ko or lenovo pa 10400 se aacha hai kya pls suggest me mujhe doubt hai I'm confused which one to buy among these 2
Ranjit Kumar Sir,is it still a good option to buy a Redmi 1S device(going on sale tomorrow), with all the issues many users have faced like heating issues,and even little lags .. Or is android one devices/moto g/zenfone 4 the better phone to buy in the entry level segment??
Jeevan R I am not happy with the Redmi 1S coz of it's s/w issues, RAM issues, heating issues the Mi3 was a outstanding device but the Redmi 1S as of now is not that great the camera on the other hand of the Redmi 1S is in another class outstanding but general usage performance is not that great. I am waiting for a s/w update from Xiaomi hoping that it might fix a few things but if that update does not come out will post my review next week.
***** Thank you for the reply ,Sir
Hey Ranjit. Do I need to buy a USB otg cable to charge my iPhone having a lightening cable?
This is a must buy i using this for 3 weeks now great value for my mi3 n nexus 7 pls dont buy in any other stores apart frm flipkart there r plentiful fakes avail in market
Hi Ranjit,
Pls suggest best powerbank for oneplus 5T it has dash charging .
Ranjit sir Zenfone 4 or Redmi 1s ? I heard redmi has app crashes and also heats up a lot and hangs frequently..
hi ranjit, its not available on flipkart then from where u got this.
please do an vedio on. top 5 power banks (budget) or top 10
I purchased a Xiaomi 10,400 mAh Power Bank from Flipkart, through the link you've provided.. I received the genuine product...Definitely It's worth the price Thanks Geekyranjit :-)
Cool :)
Arputha Das www.flipkart.com/mi-10400-mah-power-bank/p/itmeyktwtmdwptvf?pid=ACCDYYQZQJCYEHCB&affid=ranjitfunt
nice video.. i will just say that once you are charging any device, if u click power button the charging will stop unless you don't stop pressing...
Hi Ranjit,
The charging rate of the mobile through this power bank is too low.
It is around 1% per 5min.
Ur take on this?!
Which Xiaomi power bank is best 2i white or pro grey reply please
Hello sir,
How much time does it takes to charge different devices for example mi3,red mi, moto g 2, and also tab s 10.5?
Thanku
sir tell me whether it is can be used fir lumia 525 just check it out
just tell me which is the best headset for xiaomi devices underRs 1000
Hi ranjit,
I am using Moto G 2013 edition,i am planning to buy this power bank,but i have some confusion.
as u might know the original charger outs only 650mAh current so if i use this power bank does it Damage my mobile battery because of 2 Amp Current.
Please Reply,
Ritesh.
Same question here. I feel charging on the xiaomi power bank slightly heats up phones that come with a .8 or 1 amp charger. Is that bad?
Hi Ranjit please review hp and Lenevo power bank... And if you review please tell me how much time it will take for charging 10400 mah power bank. I have nokia power bank which is 2200 mah and it takes around 4 to 5 hours for full charging.
sir i have a question....... when we fully charge the power bank and keep it as it is without charging any device then how many days it will take to discharge the power bank????????
Holds a charge for at least 6 months.
Sir whats the best android tablet under 16k in india at present??
Xiaomi MI3
I asked "tablet" not a phone or phablet.
Arre ha yaar, abhi dekha tera initial comment.. Pata nahi re.. puch kisi aur ko :p
There is one more advantage of using this Power Bank. When you plug in the device for charging in the night and when the device gets fully charged, it stops the charging and gets turned off automatically. Unlike the wall charger or travel charger which keeps charging the device even after the battery is fully charged. So, in my opinion, this power bank is even good if you're the guy like me who plug in the device for charging before sleeping.
BTW I use Moto G first generation and it takes around 2.5 hrs to fully charged the device.
Hey bro, greekyranjeet...... can you please suggest the best power bank for mobile.... around 12000 - 15000mah...
hi Ranjit is it worth buying it ?
is it compatible with moto e ??
Should i Buy it For 999??
Yes I bought it n it is better than lg's powerbank
***** does this device come with a warranty ? ....as I was browsing .....u found thant they don't give u warranty in India ....is it true ?
Hello,
I am having an iPhone 5 now and is this power bank safe to use because we read so many news of phones getting short-circuited and stuffs.
So is this a safe product to buy and charge my iPhone???
I saw the lights blinking from the start of the review. Does it blink all the time, till it runs out of battery?
Lights blink when device attached is being charged. Auto shut off after a couple mins with no device attached or attached device is not drawing power. Will auto start again when device asks for power.
sir mi ab nahi mil raha koi or best budget power bank k baare me bataiye
Which is that notification software you are using on motog 2gen
can we use it with moto devices ??
Dear Ranjit Kumar
Pls help me to solve my this doubt.
I bought this Xiaomi 10400mAh power bank couple of days back (Its from Flipkart, so hope its an original product). I am charging my phone continuously for 3-4 times by this power bank. I have moto g (1st Gen) phone. I feel that after charging my phone from this power bank, my phone discharges very fast. Though when I use to charge from regular charger, my phone work last for atleast one and half day very comfortably. But when I charged my phone from this power bank, it get charged 100% very fast, but now it doesn't work last for even one day. Does it have any connection with this power bank?
hi ranjit,the charger which i got with my phone has 0.7amp output and this charger has almost thrice the output ,does this affect the battery of the phone.?
also do you know the list of service centers of xiaomi if this stops working during it's warranty period?
thanks in advance
With just a .7 A charger it will take very long time to charge it, it's ideal to use a 2 Amp charger for such high capacity power banks, for lost of service center refer to flipkart they had a list of them on the Xiaomi sales page.
***** >> Hello Ranjit, I bought this product after watching ur review but unfortunately it's not working properly from the 1st day.. Actually after plugging this to my mobile it's started charging and after 3min it's stops automatically and I tried it using different products like iPod, Moto g2 and Samsung but no use.. Can u plz plz help me with this.. Can u plz explain me how to use this product
***** sir, my question is->does the 2amp output effect the battery life of my phone ?? As the company provides just 0.7amp output charger.
+Vikram Tandon no it won't effect it will just charge way faster.
+Vikram Tandon It wont affect it in any way. the phone will draw as much current as it needs.
It takes a 2-4 hours to charge my Note 3 and it takes 70% from the power bank. So a good power bank and its super cheap so I can't really complain for the price.
What was the lockscreen on Moto G2? I spotted something similar to Moto X style lockscreen.
I'm aware of Dashclock, but I'm referring to black background with only clock and a circle below it which had icon from recent notifications (it looked quite similar to Moto X glance notifications), is that a Dashclock extension? if so, what's the name?
It's the active notification app called AcDisplay check my channel I had posted a video about it.
***** sir check for app called "Tap Tap app" which is Similar to moto X 2 wake up screen .
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.maicas.android.wsleep
thnxs..
+Geekyranjit can you tell me which is best power bank and is under 1200rs....
Charging this powerbank with other datacables will cause any harm to this powerbank? or will it take longer to charge?
Long cables, thin cables, bad contacts can slow charging. The more expensive cable wires are thicker and can carry more electricity. Cable may look thick but if cheap, maybe only the plastic casing is thick. Buy decent cables. Anker has specs and last longer, justifying their price.
Hello sir
I want a powerbank which is the best among all
Hello Ranjeet I want to buy mi power bank which is better 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i /
10000mAh Mi Power Bank Pro i tried to research a lot but not getting why their is a double price difference can you help me out ?
the more expensive one offers 50w charging probably.
I tested this Device and on 1st Full Charging of the 10400mAh Powerbank it took 15 Hours to Charge, completely! Any one else had the same problem?
You need a fast charger 18 watts charger and cable or 24 watts Will be fast
The input charging port accepts up to 2A, many high-capacity (read: more expensive) power banks can’t do more than 1.5A. Topping up the Mi Power Bank’s 10,400mAh battery is a pretty fast. According to Xiaomi, it’ll take about 5.5 hours if you use a 2A adapter, or about 10 hours with an 1A adapter.
Using a quick charger will make no difference, the most this battery will pull is 2.2A. Maybe you need to buy a nice thick wire new cable.
sir plz provide link for 2amp charger...coz on flipkart some are saying that it is duplicate charger...plz guide me with this
It's compatible with asus zenfons or not?
Sir can it charge iPhone using lighting cable ?
yes, even u can charge your ipad
Does the Mi Power bank 2i charge devices which take input of 1A and 5V without any damage? The output of the power bank is very high as mentioned on the product page 1.5A 12V, 2A 9V etc
Takes up to 2.2A. You can put it on a larger charger like 3.5A, but it will only take what it chooses to take, and it will ask for up to 2.2A.
how long hour will it be charged for the first time use?
takes about 4-6 hours to charge, so about one quarter. New, they may arrive at 40%. So will need several hours charging. Overnight if using small charger.
Is it lithium ion or lithium polymer?
hey Ranjit, I observe that this power bank is giving a output current of 1.5Amps which is nearly thrice the current that my moto G charger gives. so its charging my device triple fast. i think that is gonna affect my moto g battery durability and charging capacity. isnt it?? please help me with it..
Can it harms the battery life of iPhone 5s plzzz reply
Perfectly safe.
***** Something you missed out, there's a 5200 mAh one available as well, which is vastly more pocketable than this one, however the Output current on that is 1.5A compared to 2.1A on this one, i.e the 5200 mAh one wont fast-charge smartphones, and iPads/Tablets which need a higher current (which the 10400 mAh units provide).
What about charging speed
What is its price?
Sir Is it safe to charge my 0.7amp xperia m and 1amp htc desire 700 smartphone from a 2.1 amp portable charger.......
yes, phone battery is smart.
@@mikemotorbike4283 Thank you for the quick reply. Appreciate it!
Can we put a cable other than cable in this powerbank
Power bank can only be charged by plugging a micro USB plug into the micro USB receptacle. The other USB A receptacle is only for power out. You can charge the battery by plugging a wall adapter with a fixed micro USB cable end into the charger, or use a cable with micro USB on one end and USB A on the other end, and plug the USB A end onto a wall adapter and the micro USB end into the battery.
When we don't use the powerbank ,will the powerbank battery life goes decreasing ??
very slowly, 6 months.
what type of cable they require to recharge this powerbank?
USB A male to micro USB male.
What is the indian cost of this charger??
how long does it take to recharge this powerbank fully?
5.5 hours if you use a 2A adapter, or about 10 hours with an 1A adapter
sir plz recommend me a power bank for Moto E3 Power aa it requires 2.0 mA output
does it work with nokia
does this power bank supports apple iphone 5s
yes
Hello sir I bought this product after watching ur review but unfortunately it's not working properly from the 1st day.. Actually after plugging this to my mobile it's started charging and after 3min it's stops automatically and I tried it using different products like iPod Moto g2 and Samsung but no use.. Can u plz plz help me with this.. Can u plz explain me how to use this product
Charge this battery before first use.
Bro I need the 20000mah power bank review and about full information about that please provide bro
Hey Ranjit, I immediately bought mi power bank 10400 mAh from flipkart.com after watching your review. Their is one thing i want to ask you that how much time doest it take this power bank to get fully charged again. I have been recharging the device for more than 24 hours now with my original samsung charger and still, only 2 points have charged. How much time does it take for you. plz reply.
thanks.
Praveen Singh is it lithium ion or lithium polyner
How to know whether i have got orignal or fake one. Coz there are rumors about many fake xiaomi mi powerbanks. I have got one from flipkart(5200 mah).
here is what i know do these test on ur powerbank
take the usb and insert it in ur powerbank and at the same time insert the other end i.e. micro usb in powerbank too . NOTHING SHOULD HAPPEN LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BLINK .
Pass through Charging facility :- Put ur power Bank to charging , then connect ur phone to the power bank IT SHOULD CHARGE , Unlike other fake chargers who wont do it , they support only one charging option . Original will support both .
Rest are basic and physical ways like there should be MI logo printed in the USB bort of the PowerBank ( not in micro Usb )
Usb cable should have black not white inside .
Hope it helps , Please check the Capacity with fully charged Power Bank and fully Empty phones .
Even original powerbanks are giving less capacity in that case order for replacement .
I got a 10400 but was giving me only 7000 , recieved my replacement today .
cheers
Can we charge an iPhone ???
7hrs to get charger???
***** Sir i hv bought this powerbank recently i am using my moto g wall charger to charge this device but it takes lot of time to charge it (more than 30 hrs) and still not charge it completely.
is the device is faulted or its the issue with moto g charger output ratings.
Thanks in advance
Really helpful video...
Tysm
thank you come again.
Does it have fast charging
no
how to buy this product
Out of stock. I am waiting for this since a month.
Same wid me...Fingures crossed ;) do try your luck tommorow noon.
its in stock now grab it....I have grabbed mine
how do i off it.i on it and i want to press to off its still blinking
i cant charge my mi powerbank , when i plug it its continued blink all the light and it is not charging
IT IS FAKE MI POWER BANK
XIAOMI INDIA TH-cam CHANNEL
SAID THAT XIAOMI MAKES ONLY 10,000 & 20,000 mAh POWER BANKS
this video is 10 years old, when it was available.
Hey Ranjit place make review on new xiaomi power bank16000 mAh. thank you.
How to buy
it heating When On Charge
its not available in flipkart from a long time..
Can you give me link to buy. i found it snapdeal round of 1400 is it wort it at that price
if not please me a link to buy from another site
It's available in Ebay & Snapdeal but I don't think they haven't had any warranty.. In Flipkart, it's official..
please help I put it in my phone and it charges for a few seconds and it turns of please help me what to do
it only charges my xiaomi mi3 twice before running out of juice. not working for me.... :/
It is supposed to charge MI3 two times only. Mi 3 is 3050 mah and if this charges it twice then you are getting around 60% output which is good enough.
why is that so ??
isn't it supposed to last for
atleast 3 charges instead
of a discounted 60% ??
No! Go to the official MI site, they claim 2.5 charges for MI3 and 4.5 charges for IPhone. Obviously these figures would be in optimal test conditions, so imo 2 full charges for Mi3 is pretty satisfactory performance.
oh, thanks for the reply..... :)
Try charging with 100% charge on the powerbank... You get more than 2 times
thanks for the review
Flipkart is out of stock as always.
Does anyone know where to pick one up for a decent price?
Review mi 20000 power bank 2i
how much time it take to charge s6 with this power bank
This device charges with max 2a so thats 2000 mah per hour. find out how much capacity does your phone have and do the math ;)
Cherges mi3 Approx 45~ 55 % in an hour
how to turnoff powerbank?
venkatesh srinivasan just press what you press when you turn it on
how to off it
plz review alcatel one touch idol x+ plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
To use with Moto g5 plus mobile
Mi power bank 10400mAh now 'in stock'
Double click it and see
why is the title in english but you are not
Lmao I still have this
I have got only rs 50 real in Pune old market
Paar Bank
I own one of these and it sucks balls. I'm in the market for a different brand. This thing probably only charges at 1 amp. Pure crap.
I bought it a few weeks ago.Tottaly useless and fake.It can't even charge my phone , i plug it in and it just charges it for 2% and then it switches off..0/5 stars for this product and totally useless
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Ranjit Sir, I request you to go through this thread
en.miui.com/thread-18452-1-1.html
I think what you've received could be a fake.
Again I could be wrong.
But please let me know if it is genuine after reading the thread.