Day 1 - problems and feedback

Hi everyone, before I list the problems on my imac let me first give ou the specs & config:
20"
2ghz duo core
250gb
2gb (factory installed)
256 vram
and yes, the dreaded build #8G1171
Here are the problems:
1 - front row doesn't work (app not responding)
2 - photo booth doesn't work (app not responding)
3 - trying to click on apple logo > about this mac doesn't respond
4 - IR remote doesn;t work (remote works, checked already)
5 - spinning beach ball when try to run almost any app (run alone)
Here's what I tried:
Repair permission
Onyx (checked everything)
What I'm going to try:
DiskWarrior
And if that doesn't work, I'll jump off a bridge (while waiting for apple support to take me off hold)

The "dreaded build 8G1171", is a build of OS X that comes on some Core Duo iMacs. Its a software build not a hardware build. Hardware usually doesn't have a build. And yes 8G1171 is particularly known for its errors, especially video errors. I am running 8G1165 on my 17" and have had no major errors except for the speed of just about anything, even OS X itself. But on the other hand I want to congratulate Apple for getting these systems out this early, as well as supplying them with a decent video card which COD 2 will look awesome on! Thanks apple!
In response to the original post, you have probably already tried this but have you checked to make sure that the remote is enabled in the Security tab of System Preferences? Or perhaps the logo on the front of your iMac is covered...In a lot of cases, the easiest way to solve problems while going around Tech Support would be to do a clean install or format of your iMac. If you are worried about losing your files, Tech Support may have you send in your machine if there is a hardware issue, so in both instances you would lose everything. Tech Support may be able to help, but there really is not a cure all fix all for these iMacs at this current point in time.
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