[MacDV] Sony TRV 900 repair?

[Selander Timothy]

> I was having some sound problems with my TRV 900. To the extent that it is
> basically useless. The cost for repair is almost $700. They say this will
> put it in like-new condition. 90 day guarantee or a full year for $20
> extra. The repair facility is highly recommended, authorized, etc.
> 
> Now I have to decide if I fix it or spend the money on something new. I'm
> not sure if I can get anything comparable for $700. I have $60 into it for
> the evaluation/estimate. So it is actually $640 additional to complete
> repairs.
> 
> Any suggestions or opinions would be welcome.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jamie

You really should look at Panasonic's 3 chippers. I've got the MX5000
(something or other 952 in the US I think...) and its picture compares
very favorably with the 900. About $1000 in the US now. Far better than
putting that much money into a repair. I have never had good luck
repairing consumer gear -- spent big $$ fising one problem, only to have
another problem crop up well before the repair has paid for itself in
hours of use.

Tim Selander
Tokyo, Japan