11" MBA cracked display repair options in Houston, TX?

(2) small spiderweb cracks appeared yesterday in lower left quadrant of my MBA that I received as gift last Jan/Feb. MBA was fine before I left to grab lunch. 30 mins later there they popped up. Strange... it resides 99% of time on top of my desk, nothing sits on it. Apple Store rep Justin says those cracks are user caused 100%, no other reason, not even mfg or design defect, because those have points of impact. Says maybe I either set something on top of the lid (but he backed off because he didn't see or feel any dent on it) or I had tried to close the lid while something was sitting on the keyboard thus causing the 2 points of impact.
I mentioned the loads of user complaints in Apple forums about MBA cracked screens and was dismissed. I was too frustrated to even want to talk to his senior rep. Repair quote as of 1/16/13 for one 11" display $340 + labor $40. I am still deciding if I need it repaired so soon or can I wait longer.

Any other repair option in Houston, TX that can replace my display for cheaper?

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Entitled T23 Advance repair option/Monitor?
Background: T23, 2647-2TU, 640 MB ram
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I have been using Linux since XP is dangerous to use on Internet, hence, prefer not to use unless this would be the easiest and best way.
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While in Linux the program stuck (not sure here, the monitor screen froze, but the T23 keypad may have been operational, see below in Possible cause to explor.). No mouse movement. I was able to hold down power button 5-8 seconds and turn off. Restarted and everything looks ok.
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I added a different monitor which plugged into back to a D connector. In the past used the Think pad screen. Also in the past, I have used a USB optical mouse that worked well in many sessions. In any case if the keypad was fully functional, what key or combination would bring the plugged in monitor back?
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Just unplugged monitor and am running on Think pad monitor. We will see if T23 freezes again.
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