Dust? Behind new glass 24 led lcd, on top of lcd

there appears to be a piece of dark brown material behind the outer glass of the screen. It's not dead pixels because when flashing light on it, and brightness set real low, it has texture on top of the actual lcd.
Also, maybe i'm not used to such a big screen (went from 20"), but it seems the bottom third is slightly brighter than the top.

I called apple and explained to them that I had purchased one, went back to the same store the next day and after much grief, got them to hold a second and last one, took it home. I found the second one had yellow specs all over. They stated that they would set up a case, sent me a paid fed ex tag and would be sending a replacement. I still have not recieved the new one, but I would rather wait and get one that is perfect than get another and have to repeat the process. I like the phone support much better than in the store. I feel belittled sometimes by the management when I go in and they "can't see it" gets old. If its so invisible, why do others write about it, and why would I choose to hassle myself and drive 45 minutes each way.
They do a great job of taking care of me on the phone which is why I am probably going to just shop online now with apple. Good service, I recommend you call them and get them to set you up for a replaceent. Otherwise you will go crazy trying to call the stores to see if they have one in yet. I simply would rather do other things and know that they will get me one as soon as its available.
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