Other people have mentioned the software update/warranty problem. Another problem is these counterfeit devices are usually not “identical” in any meaningful se

Other people have mentioned the software update/warranty problem. Another problem is these counterfeit devices are usually not “identical” in any meaningful sense of the word. While they might look the same, the counterfeiters typically swap lower quality parts (think things like capacitors and other similar components) whenever they can, and the devices fail prematurely or sporadically.