MacBook Pro aluminum surface finish

[djdk224]

I recently acquired a MacBook Pro from Apple. Its the 15" Unibody model. Upon opening it, I found that the surface of the palm rest has a rough finish to it; kinda as though it didn't go through the final polishing stage or something when it was manufactured. This rough texture feels very uncomfortable to my hands when I type, in comparison to the normal "soft" feel and texture to it that I've experienced with other Unibodies. Has anyone else experienced this with their Macs? If it matters, I got mine from a California distribution center because I got an exchange. Wasn't sure if that had to do with anything, but the seal had been broken once (but resealed with another) for what I presume was to insert the Snow Leopard drop-in DVD. I was assured it wasn't by a manager from customer support, but the computer almost seemed as though it was a refurbished model.

Anyways, thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[alphaod]

Well does it looks rough?

 

[Pixellated]

Then call apple and tell them. We can't fix your notebook.

 

[slipper]

I noticed this too. It doesn't have the same feel as my old Powerbook. It almost gives me goose bumps running the back of my fingers against the palm rest.

 

[djdk224]

Thanks guys for your input. I actually called Apple a few days ago (and spent two hours talking with them trying to get this taken care of); I'm sending the machine is for a replacement tomorrow.

@alphaod - No, it doesn't really look any different from the other Unibody models. Just feels different.