Discoloration (spots) on black macbook cover

I just opened up my new black MacBook. I noticed about 5 discolored small spots (2mm or so) on the top. They look to be a darker gray color instead of black. Three of them form a triangle. The other two are off by themselves. I would post a picture but they are very difficult to photograph. I will likely exchange it tomorrow and see if the new one has any spots.
Anybody else see this yet?

I haven't seen any post about a discolorated cover.
But definitely you can bring that to apple store and show them side by side with their display model.

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14. We are both very pleased with the Black MacBook purchase at this time.
The 14" iBook is now to be handed down to daughter #1 as a birthday+Xmas present.

Update to my item 4 as there were some typo errors in it (sorry about that).
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