Macbook Woes

Well, this should serve as a reminder that you shouldn't buy the first version of a computer, my Macbook is now randomly shutting down--instant turnoff. There's no error in the system log and it isn't because of a specific program because it sometimes shuts down 2 seconds after the happy mac sound is played at boot up. I found this thread that describes what's happening to my box. It's a shame that I'll most likely have to send it in. It'll probably be a week before I get it back.

I was shagrinned to see a post in the thread saying something to the effect that it was great that the fix is free. Who cares if it's free? I would like to have purchased a laptop that actually doesn't break! It reminds me of the G3 iBook that I bought, a 12" about 4 years ago. It too had a defect that would cause the display to die. Apple finally acknowledged that it was a hardware issue and has been paying to fix it every time it craps out on me (3 times to date). The funny thing is that I gave it away to a friend, and the same day my new Macbook starts acting wonky, the G3's screen goes out again. Kizmet.

Looks like I'm back to using my old G4 laptop or using a Thinkpad. This is really challenging my unquestionable devotion to the Apple brand. Apple be warned, you're toying with my allegiance!