Sony DSC-P93 Cyber-shot

Reviewed by John Rooney from USA on 30th Jun 2005
Got the camera as a gift last December and I must say, I really loved it. After all, Its a SONY, isn't it? At least I thought so until I took it on vacation early this month. Somewhere during the week, the camera quit working and a large black football-shaped object with white streaks showed up in the viewfinder. I sent it back to the Sony-authorized repair facility for repair, after all, it was only 6 months old v/s a 1 year guarantee. I received a letter from the repair depot voiding my warranty as they claim the camera was dropped, puncturing the LCD display which leaked. I know I watched that camera like a hawk and did not drop it, but what can I do as a consumer? Its my word against theirs. They quoted me a price of $171 to replace the display and electronics or $12 to get the camera back. I can buy a new one for under $250 so it really doesn't pay to have it fixed. How much you want to bet this camera winds up sold as a 'refurb'?. I am really disappointed with SONY service and needless to say will be purchasing another camera. I have read several reviews of this camera and many complaints center around the lens which stops working after a short time.
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