Originally Posted by
mtpocketsracing
The trakpower is the old hakko.
So its a good station but outdated. Hakko has a new one the fx888d. If you want a hakko make sure you buy one from a factory authorized dealer. You can look them up on hakko's website. The reason is because the fx888d is being cloned and sold on sites like aliexpress but theyre cheap chinese knockoffs.
This seller will sell them for $85 shipped and possibly less. I purchased from them. They are an authorized dealer.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/271742367692?nav=SEARCH
Might be but I'm not sold on it. Regardless, a "quality" "high end" soldering station is well worth the investment. I know, some say they do just fine with the cheap "no name" pencil Irons but there really is a difference. You might not see it right away, but eventually you will. I bought my Hakko 936 5 yrs ago. With the proper care the original tip still looks like new. Opinions vary but that's mine.