Do Core 2 Duo Macbooks have the screen-flicker problem?

Hi,
I have an Intel Macbook (single core) and the screen has started to flicker regularly (its a problem that has built-up over the six months I've owned it....) I'm going to take it for repair, but was wondering whether the Core 2 Duo Macbooks have the same problem... if not, I might consider e-baying mine and geting a new one...
Any responses much appreciated.
Steve.

From what I've heard... Apple corrected all those problems the first generation Macbooks had in the C2D model. Even though no computer will be perfect, these are a good improvement.
You're much more likely to get a "good" macbook, I think. It's a great purchase (though you may want to wait till after macworld), enjoy it when you get it!

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