IMac 20" died after one month

The iMac wouldn't get past the grey screen at startup. Called Applecare and got no help. They sent me to a genius bar, but told me the wrong date and time.
Beware of Applecare. They are on the other side of the world and have no idea what the day and time is where you are. "Today" is probably your tomorrow.
Got to wait days now to get back in line at a genius bar.

Korn,
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Normally they aren't as problematic. The gray screen at startup normally happens if the disk is too full, or the directory is damaged. Is your data backed up so we can test for the latter?
Not everyone has a time zone clock on their wall. I would at least mention to AppleCare the next time you call that they need to pay closer attention to their clock widget. And certainly when you call, tell them what part of the world you are calling from.

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