Wrong OS installed on new MacBook Pro. What to do?

MacBook Pro was supposed to have Snow Leopard installed but came with Lion preinstalled. Lion is no good for me. Should I return the computer or try to install Snow Leopard over Lion? I've read of people having problems trying to install Snow Leopard over Lion. I ordered from Amazon so returning shouldn't be a problem.

Amazon has no control at all over what OS is installed on a Mac you order through it. You can return your machine, but you'll have to take potluck with respect to what OS will be installed on its replacement. And with each passing day, the likelihood of getting one with Snow Leopard is diminishing. I recommend replacing Lion with SL on the machine you have now.

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