Powerbook G4 HD Display Quality (prod wks 40-45ish)

I didn't see the thread here yet on what many describe as the "Horizontal Lines" problem on the new 15" HD Powerbook G4s.
There's a macrumors thread here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=158751
As soon as I booted my machine I noticed the display didn't quite look right. I compared it to an previous model and there was a noticable difference.
Apparently Apple Support is aware of the issue and is accepting returns/repair.

"I didn't see the thread here yet on what many describe as the "Horizontal Lines" problem on the new 15" HD Powerbook G4s."
Look harder. There's numous discussions about it in "Your PowerBook G4 (15-inch Aluminum) Displays"

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