sony PC.5 problems

[machead]

My little Sony PC5 has just broken down after 6 months of light use.
Basically the screen turns blue with a yellow boarder with flashing battery icon(even when connected to the mains).
It's been sent back to Sony for repair(minimum of a 5 week waite for the repair)

Has anyone else experienced a similar problem with this model?I'm worried there may be a design fault with this model
thanks

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MACHEAD
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[The_Case]

Hi Machead

Coleague of mine had ?2500 worth of Sony camcorder, and it packed up.

It was almost new.

I have friends with similar stories, but of other Sony products.

I worry it could be a brand-issue (QA).

I use XL1 for pot-shots, and bigger stuff whenever possible (not easy).

Wish you good luck, and it is annoying to be without equipment that you expect to be reliable.

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[The_Case]

Hi Machead

Coleague of mine had ?2500 worth of Sony camcorder, and it packed up.

It was almost new.

I have friends with similar stories, but of other Sony products.

I worry it could be a brand-issue (QA).

I use XL1 for pot-shots, and bigger stuff whenever possible (not easy).

Wish you good luck, and it is annoying to be without equipment that you expect to be reliable.

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[Curtin-Parloe]

Machead

Sounds like a problem with your computer to me!


No, I'm joking.


Honestly.


Joking!

Anyway,
I want to get a Sony miniDISC recorder for my sound - 'cause Sony are the best, most reliable, right?
Only my HandyCAM won't play back long play tapes in colour. I don't think it ever did!

Has Sony lost it?

On the other hand, both of my 10 year old walkmen (walkmans?) work perfectly...

Paul