Careful Geoff, the ipod sells in the millions so the R&D costs per unit are relatively small. Medical equipment may sell in the hundreds if they are lucky. But the costs should be reflected in the product price rather than the spare parts. My issue is why should we have to buy a complete assembly when all we need is one part of it? I have just recieved the part that sparked my ire originally. I have got essentially half a monitor preassembled, apart from the labels. Why can't I just get the LCD display and fit it into the existing front case myself? Other than ripping us off it is a complete waste of resources, not exactly eco-friendly is it?
