Can't install Win7 on 2011 MBP

Hi All,
I have a new 2011 MBP 15 i7 with the Apple SSD and I'm trying to installing Windows 7 (64 bit Ultimate) via Boot Camp. I also tried the 32 bit version, with the same results...
I used Boot Camp Assistant to make a 60GB partition, and got pretty far along in the Windows installation. Windows started, but then immediately rebooted, and then just kept rebooting. I never got as far as installing the drivers. Anyone seen this?
Of course I did a software update first, and read the installation instructions for BootCamp.
In case it's relevant:
Boot ROM Version: MBP81.0047.B04
SMC Version (system): 1.69f1
Thanks in advance!
Rick

Windows 7 came out in 2009.
The MacBook Air has support files
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407
Windows 7 SP1 DVDs would be nice and more likely to support more hardware natively.
I can see Apple dropping XP, why create, test new drivers for new hardware.
Windows on Mac takes back seat to the consumer-entertainment side of business, and to OS X.
The 2011 MBP are so new that they were not it appears part of the standard 10.6.7 release cycle. Not the first time (10.4.9 fell on release of Mac Pro 2007 8-core) and had to wait for 10.4.10 to get everyone on the same build and test cycle. A perfect storm is new hardware, new OS, and everything incompatible on multiple fronts.
"Save drivers to CD" on 2011 MBP would be essential. The drivers HAVE to be on flash drive or something DURING the boot and install of Windows 7. Only way it would work.
Now, it seems that some people are successful getting Win7 on new MBP so something seems different. No idea what.
The most current FAQ on Boot Camp (from that link above)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3777
I will hand it to Apple Support pages, they could always of course be and do better and have help articles (vote on? most accessed? newest vs oldest? by category?) I'd even though in some under yours that are particular to installing Windows -
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro

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