uneven track pad?

I suggest you return it if it bothers you--you paid enough for it that it should fit well.

This could be due to a bent spring or a loose connecting screw. Does it click ok? Are there any strange sounds if you click on one part of the trackpad versus another?

If it concerns you I'd take it in and have the Apple Store folks take a look at it.

SUPER! Glad they took care of the problem for you.

SO their logic goes like this? "We have multiple machines with the same defect. Ergo, we aren't going to swap out your defective machine. Your $1,300 doesn't buy a proper fit and finish. You are being too picky, sir".

Is that the gist of their attitude? With an attitude like theirs, I'd be developing a major attitude of my own! I'd get satisfaction one way or the other. IF you paid by credit card you could contact them for reversal of the charges until this is hashed out properly, in which case I expect the result will be you will get a properly assembled MB.

Keep us posted, please.

Have to say I agree with David here.
If you're close I'd suggest trying another Apple store. Or calling up Apple care; it's going to be the manager's call; I'd say you got unlucky.
Head back in. You should be totally satisfied with your new purchase.

I agree also. My girlfriend bought a macbook last year and it had an issue with the plastic in the bottom corner of the display lid sticking up by about a millimeter. It was making an annoying click as it touched the top of the case as the lid opened. Took it to the Apple store and BOOM, new macbook on the spot. And she had purchased online with a credit card. When you spend that much money, you should be completely satisfied.

The Apple genius even said something to the effect of "yeah, this isn't something that would concern me about the structural integrity of the computer, but if you aren't satisfied, and because it is a defect, you are entitled to swap it out within 14 days"