From what I've heard the later modeled PS2s were less vulnerable than first generation ones. Mine lasted 2 years in [img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]ty, dusty, dog-hairy conditions before I had to get it fixed.

edit: I'm not saying it's a piece of technological wonder, but it's not the anti-christ in a box either.