17 inch latest macbook pro battery issue

17 inch Macbook pro 4 days old. i7 2.4 Ghz 4 GB RAM 750 GB HDD. (Bluetooth and wifi is off) Using ethernet port and 1 USB port.
I just recently bought macbook pro. I love this machine coming from pc user line. I was having fan going loud issue called apple support she walk me through SMC reset procedure and its been better since. But i was told by support tech it should last more then 2 hours on battery life.
I do basic computing and some movies once in while. I also told support tech i like full brightness as i have problem seeing on dim display. He said doesnt matter it should still last 4 to 5 hours battery life. So I fully charged the battery after SMC reset and noticed this time it lasted approximate 3 hours. Anyone has same issue? Is this normal or not? Please help. Should I take back to apple store?
So far i have installed
VLC player
Vuze
setup one email account.
Thanks
Crabman

Model Information:
Serial Number: DP-**-60d5
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0042
Hardware Revision: 0001
Cell Revision: 0119
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 12873
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 12873
Health Information:
Cycle count: 155
Condition: Good
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 374
Voltage (mV): 8372
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: No
Display Sleep Uses Dim: No
GPUSwitch: 2
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
GPUSwitch: 2
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
Charging: No

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As you are aware, batteries (no matter what manufacturer) are consumable devices and is only covered for one year (barring any type of abuse). With your purchase date being in 2007, this would not be covered under your AppleCare extended service plan.
Suggest you make an appointment for your local Apple Genius Bar and they can perform a Battery & Adapter test. You can always start the process by contacting AppleCare (1.800.APL.CARE) and log down your case number after you have completed your discussions with them, so when you get to the Genius Bar, it will save you time. At that point they will be able to determine if the battery is defective and commence the replacement process. Include your case number in the notes section of your Genius Bar appointment form. This tests will check your MagSafe adapter and battery at the same time and takes about a couple of minutes if that. Hope this helps guide you through the process.
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