Display Artifacts :: C2D 17" MBP

So, I've had my 17" core 2 duo macbook pro for about a week. Last night the screen developed artifacts, and they wont go away.
Wow Apple, what stellar build quality on your 2800$ machine.
Here is a screen shot of the corruption: http://www.censoredamerica.com/applesucks.png
This really turns me off to Apple... A lot. They are going to send me an email about a replacement, but the fact that there isn't one shipping overnight to get here tomorrow is just another bad sign for Apple.
C2D MBP 17" Mac OS X (10.4.8)

This might come under the problems being currently fixed by logic board replacements. I used to have some threads with info on this, but Apple decided to keep it 'hush hush' and removed the posts....
So call for a repair quickly, there might be delays over the christmas season.

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