Clones usually leave me dissatisfied, so I generally stick to the original, but, studies have shown that clones actually improve Authentic sales, it's like free advertising. People try the clones and think, man this is nice think I'll get the real deal. Sometimes they see a clone of something they never new existed and go to check out the original and buy that.
When it comes right down to it, even all the originals are copies of ideas already out there, with a twist. Some could say that the Squape is just a glorified protank, which it is, or a modified Ithaka, which it is.
If the SQuape ever comes out with a side air intake that is adjustable, then I would probably jump on it, as it is, I refuse to buy any atomizer that breaths through the battery contact pin. But that's just me.