Dim edges on Macbook Pro

Within the last few days it seems that when I wake my mbp up from sleeping, the edges of the monitor are dimmer than the center. I saw one post that suggested it was just the display warming up, but I've had my mbp for about 5 months now and this is the first time that such a thing has caught my attention. So my questions are, has anyone else encountered anything like this? And is there any truth to the theory that it's just the display "warming up" and therefore normal?
Thanks in advance

Hi there fellows.
I have a MBP 17" for about a month now, and since I first got it I noticed that the display seemed unevenly lit mostly from left to right with subtle darker shading in the center of the display. I seem to notice it more during the day in brighter lighting conditions. My previous PowerBook 17" always had consistent even lighting over all of the display. I will probably take it in and have it looked over. I suggest that if it bugs you enough and seemed to be consistent/persistent over several days that you also think about taking it in to Apple and have it looked at. It may be a problem that needs to be addressed. We are after all, what keeps Apple (or any other business in business).
Hasta Luego.

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