PowerBook off for service

I called today to send my PowerBook into Apple for service. Since I got it back in 2003 I’ve had the white spots issue, but partly because it has gradually gotten worse (but been bad for a while) and partly because I’m cheap I hadn’t called before today. While it’s free, I wanted to get a new screen later in the life of the machine because screens are typically one of the weak spots for portables. I’ve had the computer almost two years, so when I get the new screen next week the clock will start over for its bulb to die. That’s a two year jump.

In other news, I bought a 24" display for use when I’m at my desk. It hasn’t come yet but should be here about the same time as the updated PowerBook. Will make a great combo for office/mobile work.