And incidentally, I think that if any class-action lawsuits are started, they should be directed at Apple for building an arguably defective computer without an eject button.

Why? Read that tech article and count how many more ways Macs have to force a CD to eject over a PC.

Warranties on slot load CD Roms don't cover inserting non-standard shaped discs. I can definitly understand Apples position, if it's not a CD, it's not for a CD drive.

The only time I have had a use for a manual eject anyhow is leaving a disc in the drive when swapping it out.

And if one of these discs did get stuck in my Mac, I'd ensure the service charges were paid for by either the store if it was sold in the CD section, or by the studio who released the disc if it had any sign of a CD logo.