I see reviews mention knockoff clones, how can you tell if it's a clone or the real deal?
1840741
I couldn't tell but it looks to be legitimate. We had no issues with it until it got lost outside.
839383
I ordered "Shipped and sold by Amazon" and mine is 100% authentic. Be aware of the actual seller and use due diligence.
790737
It looks and feels like the real one, although the knock-offs are made so well that I wouldn't swear by it. It's never given me any problems. I'd gamble on one again.
798595
The one I got appears to be a genuine Hitachi and not a knock off. Genuine Hitachi's will have a squared off blue part at the switch and will also have a model number tag where the cord enters the device, knock offs will not. a good image search will show you a picture reference.
566857
I can only tell you that the one that I have has been an excellent light. I have gotten others that have given me problems with the switch but that has not been the case with this. I CAN NOT assure you or anyone else that you will get an original or a knock off but I can report on how MY experience was. Mine certainly has performed very well.
222305
There where no markings on mine, I sealed up all of the seams I could see and so far know leaks or condensation. I can't say if it a knockoff or not.
674199
My exact thoughts as I was looking for an actual legit review. How can you review something you have never used??
1965747
I've purchased many Dreamlinks and as far as I can tell, it's original: same packaging, remotes, etc. Seller is reputable too; I can't believe they'd risk their reputation selling clones.
15681
The first one I got was from some retailer and was a knock off. Returned it, got the one actually sold by Amazon and it was the real deal.
94218
To the Best of my knowledge it is the real one. I had kept the one that broke, and this one is the same as far as I can tell.
270136
Not sure if it's a knockoff, but it works great, and I've never had any problems with it.
429769
Buy directly from Amazon & not a 3rd party seller. That's the only way to be sure it's genuine.
2123232
Some say it is original, some say it is not. It really depends on which supplier you choose. Click on "15 New" under the "See new product details" link to select the supplier. Suppliers that advertise to be "Authorized Arduino" distributors should be authentic.
1316038
As far as I know, it's the genuine. I have one I bought from Amazon and it appears to be the "real" one.
746925
I believe this is a knock off. It feels and looks like a real controller though. It has the same case as the real controller. Just the case has chinese letters. I've had the controller for 2 weeks now and I have had no problems. So for the price, I would get it.
1296677
I don't know about that, but if have bought this product twice and swear by it. I don't think it's a knockoff, maybe there's just new packaging
1708514
I think you should go by the most current review. I bought one and it's real. Came in a Shu Uemura box with an extra refill. I wish Amazon would allow reviewers to post pictures of the actual product received. It would be most helpful to people's inquiries.