I did not receive the item as shown in the picture (the same as ships with the Samsung Galaxy S2), but instead a more bulky plug version, still Samsung branded though. Not a major problem, as it still works fine, but I did not receive the slimline version.
Having gone through at least 3 other irons which clog up, and just don't operate smoothly, I thought it time to spend a reasonable amount of money on this iron. For certain items it is certainly worth avoiding the "budget" category. Very happy with it so far. Smooth and hefty, warms up really quick, makes ironing a breeze. Highly recommended.