This is not camera settings or tricks of any kind, this is exactly the way mine looks. Huge leakage on the bottom of the screen. I have the Sharp WD850.
I don't know. I really don't feel bad about my XPS purchase. I got the 2ghz proc, 7800, 1gb RAM, 1920x1200, 3 year at home warranty and service, 80gb 7200rpm HD, for $2250 taxed and shipped. I think regardless of what some people say...
Do yourself a favor and turn off standby and hibernation. Leaving your laptop on for days won't hurt it. If you want you can just turn it off at night or whatever, hibernation and standby are more trouble than they are worth.