[Ti] 17" Lid not closing flat, checked out a model at the Apple Store

[Benn]

On Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 11:20 AM, Chris Rock wrote:
> 17"  Lid not closing flat, checked out a model at the Apple Store, and 
> I noticed that the 2 units shown were unable to close their lids flat. 
> There was always a wobble to them on one unit it was almost 1cm worth 
> of play. I would generally like my notebooks lid ot close fairly flat, 
> I understand that I live in the REAL WORLD, where minor defects 
> happen. But these 2 lids seem to be a bit out of what I would call 
> reasonable flaws. Anyone on this list with a 17", does your lid truly 
> lie flat, or do you have loads of play on either side of the lid when 
> viewing from the front ( release button side )
>
> Love to hear more, I am soooo close to buying one, but I was a little 
> worried after seeing those 2 units.

Chris,
My new unit does not close flat.  I'd be interested to here why in your 
opinion this could be bad.

Benn