Is this a clone?

[bokkie]

Hi all. I was looking for a vu + duo on ebay and saw one going for ?268.99 delivered, just want to know if anyone can tell by the pics if it's a clone or not?
Not sure if I can post links so I'll post the item number instead.
260957009222
Just copy and paste into search box and it'll come up.
Can anyone confirm?
Thx all

[dell_xps]

Going by pics of remote etc its the real deal, and it does state in the ad its not a clone.
If your still not sure by direct from World OF Satellite, slighlty dearer, but you know it's genuine 100%.
HTH

[bokkie]

I also checked the sellers feedback and it's all for purchases, none for selling. I have also sent a message asking him for reassurance. I'll see what he says.

[potrobber]

guys this add only came up from clones came about please think about it where did anyone ever see a duo under 300

then when clone where released to uk there is some genuine ones for 250 are you trying to convince yourself or the guy thats selling them?

if he had 8 sold as it says why has no one left feedback for any if they where the real deal ? and what do you mean about the remote being the real deal it the exact same as my clone ones

[dell_xps]

I was under the impression the clone remote looked slightly different, as per a clone selling site site my good friend !

[dell_xps]

This is the pic I have for a clone remote ?

[digicon]

I was under the impression the clone remote looked slightly different, as per the Vu site my good friend !

Nope that remote is identical to mine as well, Not too sure but i think on the solo clones the remote is white and the originals are all now black.

Only way to be sure is to email seller and ask him does it come with the Null modem and IC chip for upgrades if he replies yes then you know 100% deffo its a clone

[dell_xps]

Digicon can you post a pic of your remote please ?

[digicon]

Heres mine, and lets not all get excited like the last pics i uploaded LOL

[digicon]

Great Minds an all that LOL

[dell_xps]

Direct from VU website.

[dell_xps]

Ok only difference I can see at the minute is the colours in the middle, especially the red button is slightly off centre, might just be the pic ?
Digicon do the colours on the buttons look bang in the middle to you ?

[bokkie]

This is the question I asked:

Hi, sorry to ask this but I am a bit wary.
How can I be sure this isn't a clone? I heard that vu have released a bomb in their latest firmware so don't want to take the chance.
Thanks

This is the response I got from the seller:

Hi yes it is true they have released a time bomb within the software, but it has no effect on us, as our receivers are not clones.
If you have any worries we do offer a warranty with us as well as VU so that you deal with us directly instead of communicating with VU who are based in Korea.

Skirting the issue a bit?

[potrobber]

dell i had a genuine duo here last week bought of sat-nee and there is no difference in the remotes that i can see the remote in your picture looks more like a blade remote

[digicon]

Ok only difference I can see at the minute is the colours in the middle, especially the red button is slightly off centre, might just be the pic ?
Digicon do the colours on the buttons look bang in the middle to you ?

Yes the colours are bang on centred its the Picture sorry about that spur of the moment iphone4s thing