MacBook Pro 15" LED display

Hi
I am wondering if the problem of flickering displays will ever be properly eliminated by future updates by apple.
I already returned my first LED MacBoo Pro for the yellow screen tint, and have a new one wich tends to flicker on the uper third of the display even after all the software and firmware updates.
Is this a long-term problem, or do I just hope that the right update will come soon?
Thanks
Martin

You can buy a VESA Mount Adapter Kit for 24" LED Display and then connect an Ergotron MX Desk Mount to the display so then you can have a display that is able to move freely above your desk, and essentially have your Macbook Pro beneath it. This is the set up I plan to have for my dorm desk in a few weeks.
Ergotron MX Desk Mount:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV273LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTA4NjQ3MTA&p=1 &s=topSellers
VESA Mount Adapter Kit for 24" LED Display:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC434ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTUzNDc4NDg

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