IOS 4.2 update an hour later iPad unrsponsive with black screen

Hi,
I updated today my iPad to iOS 4.2.1, everything worked fine for about an hour, then suddenly the iPad got a black screen and is completely unresponsive.
It had more than 75% power when I did the update so can't imagine it's without power. I have tried to reboot it plugged in for recharging but no respinse.
My iMac does not detect the device.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Any ideas on how to progress or should I just give up and turn it in for service?
Thanks for any help.

Same thing happened to me just a few minutes ago. Hold the power button on the top and the home button at the same time until the Apple appears on your screen. It will prob force you to do a restore...but at least it's not dead! Itunes will restore everything that was there from the last time you plugged in. Hope this works for you. I'm headed to the Apple store tomorrow to have it checked out just in case. Will post if I find out anything else.

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