Is the battery selling for $58.20 as of 9/16/14 a genuine Panasonic or a cheap knockoff? C'mon Amazon...
2005979
The one I received was a Panasonic battery in a box with no English - other than the Panasonic logo, so my guess is it's grey market (i.e. without a U.S. warranty).
2005980
both this one and the other panasonic battery i purchased (the other was a VW-VBT380) were as listed and were actual panasonic ones when i received them - but things change! so it may be a case of caveat emptor :(
2005981
My hunch it is a genuine Panasonic and at $58.20, doesn't seem too cheap . . .
1749864
Yes, I believe it is! I had the same question myself after an experience with one that was not genuine ... This battery has charged, held a charge, and functioned in my Sony camera in the exact manner as the original.
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The one i received was not in Lenovo packaging. The box was generic, as was the documentation. The battery itself had what appeared to be Lenovo markings, and LOOKED like it could be legit. After 1 cycle and a bios update, the battery stopped showing a charge (actually I think it stopped communicating with the computer)and was returned to the vendor. it was almost certainly a counterfeit item.I bought another battery from another site and it shipped in full Lenovo regalia, Printed box, printed security tape, hologram seals, full professional documentation etc. If your doesn't have these, it's probably not a real Lenovo item. The one i received was not in Lenovo packaging. The box was generic, as was the documentation. The battery itself had what appeared to be Lenovo markings, and LOOKED like it could be legit. After 1 cycle and a bios update, the battery stopped showing a charge (actually I think it stopped communicating with the computer)and was returned to the vendor. it was almost certainly a counterfeit item.I bought another battery from another site and it shipped in full Lenovo regalia, Printed box, printed security tape, hologram seals, full professional documentation etc. If your doesn't have... » Read More The one i received was not in Lenovo packaging. The box was generic, as was the documentation. The battery itself had what appeared to be Lenovo markings, and LOOKED like it could be legit. After 1 cycle and a bios update, the battery stopped showing a charge (actually I think it stopped communicating with the computer)and was returned to the vendor. it was almost certainly a counterfeit item.I bought another battery from another site and it shipped in full Lenovo regalia, Printed box, printed security tape, hologram seals, full professional documentation etc. If your doesn't have these, it's probably not a real Lenovo item. « Show Less
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Its genuine. Atleast the one I received. My doesnt hold a charge anymore. After 1 year of heavy use within my possession
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The one I bought from AZsales was a great reproduction of an actual retail version. But at the end it wasn't legit and my camera wouldn't accept the battery. It may be branded a Sony but isn't made by Sony. Beware!
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Those are the same batteries. Be sure to buy from us a AUTHORIZED PANASONIC Reseller. Guranteed OEM Direct from Panasonic BRAND NEW in the package.
1929562
hi, i totally understand your apprehension. i kind of bit the bullet when i ordered it, but i was very happy to find that the one i received was a genuine lenovo battery.
324309
I replaced it with a cheaper generic with no problem. It's not like the Panasonic's that require a coded battery and that's a good thing.
1008893
The markings on the battery compared with the one that came with the camera are identical. I have no reason to believe that the purchased one is not genuine.
1128930
Yes. I bought a spare battery, but it is not nearly as good as the Panasonic
1368383
I ordered this battery from another seller on Amazon and it was fake. Amazon accepted the return and refunded my money. I haven't replaced it yet because I, too, want an authentic Canon battery. I would hope you can trust Amazon and you can return it if you have concerns about its authenticity.
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The battery that I purchased from GizGalaxy is counterfeit. The package, and battery say Sony, but pay close attention to the battery. The one I received says "SONY COPP." instead of "SONY CORP.", like the original battery that I purchased back in 2000. Sony does not make mistakes like this on their products. This is most likely a Chinese knockoff being sold as a genuine product.
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Amazon is listed as an authorized dealers on the Panasonic site. That's when the item is sold by Amazon, not one of the Marketplace sellers. While the Amazon listing says "by Panasonic", it's actually sold by Amazon. And the rebate is now extended to 3/31/13.
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Order from Amazon, not a 3rd party seller; there are a lot of Fakes out there. I just got this battery from Robert Rappley as a New/Refurbished one for a good price, not Amazon, and it's clearly a fake. Rounded on top where it should be flat making it hard to insert, Logo Font is different, weighs 52g vs. 78g for a genuine Canon. Labels on reverse are faded and lettering is unclear. What is clear is that I received a Fake battery. I've contacted seller for full refund.
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I don't work for Amazon, nor Panasonic so I can't say for sure. They do seem to live up to the claim of retaining a charge quite well. They do state they are manufactured in Japan. They might be the Eneloop Pro HR-3UWX (which according to one website has the worst performance of any eneloop AA).
1904012
Typically what this really means is that the item is NOT real OEM but something that is a copy. I have gone through this with another Logitech Harmony 720 replacement battery that was suppose to be "exact replacement" but alas it was the white label. In that case it was from another vendor. I am ordering this one and if it is white with a white label, it will go back to Amazon immediately. The real thing is available direct from Logitech -- if you are willing to pay $29.99 plus shipping! You can buy a new remote for $85! It would appear that since Amazon is now representing more and more individual vendors they (Amazon) are not paying attention to the claims made by their vendors. Getting almost as bad as E-Bay - where you expect this to happen.
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I'm not the seller. The battery has functioned well. As to whether it's really a Sony product it's hard to tell these days.