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I thought they fixed that with the newer design?
Re accuracy, I thought it was more important to have consisten, comparative data than absolute accuracy. If you can only afford Stages, buy Stages rather than not bothering because it's perceived to be not as accurate as more expensive options.
Although, if you are able to fork out for a PM in the first place, agreed you might as well get something that just works for not masses more money.
Are stages "moderately reliable"? Google 'stages battery issues' and you'll find a number of mega-threads which suggest not. Given that and the left-leg-only limitation, save up for the P2M.