Serious Screen Cable Flaw (Psion Series 5mx Pro)

Member Name: RakM

Product:	Psion Series 5mx Pro
Date:	22/05/01 (803 review reads)
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Advantages: Smallish

Disadvantages: Expensive Repairs

I am writing this opinion as I have just discovered what I consider to be a significant flaw in an otherwise excellent machine.
I was a fan of Psion machines having had a Series 3 originally, which fell apart after admittedly some rough use.
I upgraded to the 5mx and was determined to protect my machine and so bought the ultra-tough Palm-Tec hard case.
I was then surprised to suffer from a broken screen cable after 18months of ownership and annoyed to find this costs £100 to fix, as Psion will replace the whole screen.
They will only guarantee this for 3 months, so I am left with the impression that the cable breaks every 18 months so making the machine prohibitively expensive.
I have spoken to several other owners who have experienced similar problems and read of others on Psion Usenet groups.
You have been warned, perhaps I have been unlucky but there are no guarantees that you will fare any better.

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