Smell in Macbook Pro, older models

i'm in the market for a 15" Laptop.
I've read some reviews about the "smell" that is emitted by the 2007 models.. Does anyone know if this problem was experienced with the models released right before the newest ones in late 2008?? (I'm guessing this would be the early 2008 models).
Any answers appreciated, need to make my decision early tomorrow.
- Zack

I've read some reviews about the "smell" that is emitted by the 2007 models..
Please post a link of these reviews.

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