Can I Get a Full Refund for Uneven Backlighting on MPB after 50 weeks?

Question

I bought a Macbook Pro C2D 17" exactly 50 weeks ago from one of the mac re-sellers that are in towns like Bristol and Swindon in the UK that don't have proper mac's own shops.
I've developed some really bad uneven backlighting on my monitor which is really noticeable when I put a mid tone colour to fill the screen (and even more noticeable when I look at it from a slight angle) and also a light coloured area at the bottom of my screen with is noticeable when he screen is black.
I also have the slight 'grainy' effect that people have been making a lot of fuss about ever since these new macbook pros were brought out, It's a glossy screen also.
A few days ago I passed round the shop and asked if I could qualify for my computer to be replaced with one of the (new) new ones, I'd like this since I find the fans go on with I use second life (and stops and starts a lot) and photoshop on full blast with various other software. Also could do with the extra RAM and resolution.
The salesman at the mac re-seller shop said that It would take about 10 days for my computer to be fixed, now I'm a graphic designer and depend on the computer for my income so that's not an option.
What I'm wondering, and the reason I'm writing this post...I heard somewhere that under UK consumer law that if a product fails to live up to what it's promised to be or is faulty, the consumer is entitled to the choice of a repair, replacement or refund. Is this true and can I qualify for it? The mac re-seller shop is only giving me the option to replace the screen it seems for a lengthy delay instead of giving me other options, what I'd like is the computer to be replaced with the new machine or mac to refund me, so I can give it to apple again by buying the (new) new macbook pro that's just come out.
Cheers,
Any advice much appreciated.
Message was edited by: Scottishengineer
Message was edited by: Scottishengineer
Message was edited by: Scottishengineer

Answer 1

Good Afternoon,
I can't speak for British Law, however, you should still be covered by the Apple 1 Year Limited Warranty. If you have a verified problem with your computer you should be able to send it in for repair, however, Apple is not required to replace the machine so long as they are making an attempt to make your machine operate normally.
Normal repair time will range from 10-30 business days on most issues when the machine is sent in for repair and, unfortunately, Apple is not responsible for any lost productivity time you will encounter during that time.
You may wish to contact Apple Support or Customer Care for more details.
Hope this helps! 
David