Macbook Air and Fan Issues

So I got it... Brand new 2.13 , 128 SSD Air. Having 27inch iMac at home I wanted something light, slim to carry around and for simple use when I am away.
I have to say its fast, faster than I expected and very classy. Installed Snow Leopard and troubles started....
But..... Considering it has SSD I never expected the fan to go up to 6200 rpm without running any applications. Called Apple and we did PRAM and SMC reset and nothing. It goes to 6200 and furiously blow for 10 minutes and goes back to normal. Half an hour later back to 6200. Crazy. My old iBook G4 is quieter than this.
Apple advised me to returned and swap it for new one. What a blow.
So awaiting new one... Anyone experienced something similar?
CPU 52C, Airport Card 35C, (in degrees)

Thank you, it seems like an ongoing problem. Looks like the replacement might have the same problem. I am so surprised Apple did not addressed that issue yet. Maybe new model soon?
But it is amazing piece of kit, I have to say...

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