Solidworks graphics issues and macbook pro display and colours.......

....don't look quite right!
The contrast on the screen seems to be too harsh - but it is set at it's lowest point on the contrast slider. This is particularly apparent with shades of white to grey - an example is on the google homepage where I can see the grey outline or the search box on the top and down the left, but not along the bottom and up the right hand side.
In short, the display quality compared to my old ibook G4 is poor (although much brighter)
This problem seems worse working in XP under bootcamp than in OSX.
Also, I am having more serious graphics problems using solidworks in XP under bootcamp. Highlighted faces not highlighting, buttons not appearing to be pressed etc. Only small but VERY annoying!
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

oops.....
that should be 'grey outline ON the search box'

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