On a more beneficial perspective than debating the way Apple has chosen to implement their AppleCare, are most others aware of SafeWare? This is a great company that has been around a very long time and has a fantastic policy for computers. Drop your PowerBook? No problem. It will be covered! http://www.safeware.com -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Robert Ameeti mailto:robert at ameeti.net <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>