Case Cracks on white MacBooks

Hi all,
Can anyone out there tell me if the early 2008 (the latest white 2.4GHz MacBooks) have been subject to the case cracks as the earlier whites were?
Are there any other problems that seem specific to the newer white models?
Thanks for any comments on this subject they are appreciated.
PB

I took mine in to get fixed, and it took 3 days. My sistr went and picked it up and they did a horrible job on it. the top was replaced but towards the left side of it there is a huge gap from the plastic under it to the piece of plastic that is the place my hand rests(i can't think of the name of it), but on the other sides it is nice and in place.
The longer is use it when I rest my arm it seems like it is being pushed into place. I tried to physically push it down, but it wont budge. should I go get them to fix it again, or just wait(i know it's going to crack again), and have it replaced when it is cracked?

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