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I have had lots of issues with this Macbook Pro late 2008, its been in the shop over 4 times and its only 2 months old, i was in the hospital having major surgery and recovery time took longer due to complications so i didn't get to use my new macbook pro until about a month after i got it and that is when i found all the issues and it was too late to take it back. I got it back from the shop today for the trackpad, which they didn't change but they did change the backlight evidently that is the only thing that came back as broke on a white glove inspection. The screen is really bright now but i'm still not quite sure what the backlight is and what its purpose is, other than when you turn it down you can't see the screen.

I have the exact same Macbook Pro battery issues. I have had the machine for 6 weeks and the battery has been changed 5 times, and the logic board replaced, and the video assembly replaced and its in the shop right now and i have no idea what they are doing with it now. The battery life is only about 2 - 2 1/2 hours with only two applications open and nothing being used, i just let it sit until the battery shutdown. I was told by the sales tech and have read all about the Macbook Pro late 2008 and the battery life should be 4 1/2 - 5 hours. This to me is not acceptable and i will hound AppleCare until that and other issues are resolved on the portable ( i was informed they are using the word portable instead of laptop or notebook)

Kimmie