Should I try to return my new MacBook Pro because of the whine?

I accidentally posted this in the MacBook area. Sorry to crosspost!
I bought a 2.16ghz MacBook Pro on Friday. I brought it home and discovered that it couldn't hold an airport signal and had kernel panics about every five minutes. The Apple Store replaced it with a new one. After taking the new one home, I discovered that it had a greyish blob in the middle of the screen and received another replacement on Saturday. After playing with this MacBook Pro for a couple of days, the whine has reared its ugly head. At this point, I'm not sure what to do. If I again take it back for a new machine, will they do it? Will I be told that it's within spec? I'm worried that if I return it, I'll get another machine with issues. Other than this problem, this MacBook Pro appears to be stellar. I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks!

Are you talking about the "processor whine" or the "screen brightness" whine
The screen brightness whine is easily fixed, and is accepted as a known, repairable issue.
The other is not, and unfortunately you will either have to deal with it, or get a new one

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