Pentax Optio 430 problem

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Hi,

After turn on my Optio 430 immediately shuts down again after the lens has
come out fully and the camera made a strange noise. The Pentax service
organisation thinks it is the zoom mechanism and if that is the case, they
are willing to repair it for just over 200euro. I am still in doubt whether
to have it repaired or to buy a new one.
Has anyone had the same problem? Experience with repair?

Any comment would be appreciated.

Best regards, Gerhard