This is my first Mac and I gotta say I almost gave it back when I had the display issue. I am very disappointed that you can't buy AppleCare. makes me have serious doubts about apple. When I was having issues I was surprised there was no way to email apple! WT ****? phone tech was not able to help. the only thing I can think that might have helped me, I was in constant contact with apple either by phone or chat or at the store. I was very upset with the problem but I kept my cool. I did inform every contact my extreme disappointment. I not sure if it helped or once in my life I just got "lucky". either way the way apple treated me is the only reason I kept my Mac. now to read how you all have been treated is disconcerting to say the least. I would contact every way possible to let them know just how you were treated and demand not only to be able to take advantage of AppleCare, but you should receive a discounted price for all the troubles.
I agree with cukcu77 these things are not cheap $2k is a lot of cash. I saved for a very long time to justify spending so much when I could have bought a window base for under $300. If you used a credit card you might have recourse through you bank. and receive a full refund.
Apple for this kind of money we expect royal treatment and performance. not treated like some schmuck! you clearly have an issue with these units and should be exchanging for new. that was the only act that keep me as a customer. you need to correct this problem, rumors are flying about how inferior the latest products are produced. Step up and make it right. or if you going to cheap out then drop the price to windows and move in with Bill Gates
