Buyer alert: New MacBook Pro 17" Problems Pr

I just bought a 17" MacBook Pro, 2.53 Ghz, i5... and the left speaker vibrates with certain frequencies, such as the Submarine system alert or various songs. This occurs even with the volume turned down low, so it could even be a wiring issue. So I returned the unit for a replacement, and the new one has the same problem. So this one's going back to the store as well, and I'll get my old one repaired.
I also noticed on the second MacBook Pro that the "5" key, when backlit, is twice as bright as the rest of the keys! This has been reported by other users on some but not all unibody models. The first one I bought did not have this. It's fairly annoying since it always catches your eye.
There was also a difference in the touch pad of the second unit; it doesn't spring up as quickly, giving it the sensation of sticking, though it wasn't.
Anyway... very disappointed that the most expensive laptop on the planet has such basic design flaws. I'll hang onto my money, thanks.

Update on the problems.....
(a) According to Apple it's a 10.6.3 problem and the engineers are working on a solution to come out in 10.6.4 - VERY annoying.
(b) The FireWire Port on my new MBP wasnt putting out enough power to power the FW unit...... I have had to buy a AC adapter for it and power it that way..... working fine now...... I wonder if they changed the power out in the new MBPs for the FW port.
Thanks to the previous replys, and no I havent got it paired with my other mac.
Sounds like the same problem as Dirk is describing.....

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