IPad 2 unresponsive except DFU mode, iTunes won't restore

Let me preface: the steps to resolve the issue I have provided on the Apple website did not work, please do not suggest them.
Yesterday I received my replacement iPad 2 in a brand new sealed box after about a month of waiting and shipment issues. Out of the box, it worked. Plugged into itunes, restored from backup, registered, and then... dead. Screen does not display anything for any reason and the device will not respond to anything except entering DFU mode while connected to iTunes.
What I have tried:
uninstall/reinstall iTunes 10.3.1
switched USB cords and ports
revert to iTunes 10.2.2
leave plugged into wall charger overnight
switched wall charger with known good charger and known good iphone charger
downloaded differnet .ipsw files
used two different computers
I am using an iPad 2 64gb 3GATT and MacBook Pro, all running latest software
After multiple attempts at all of the above, I have had no success getting the iPad to function. The closest I get is to enter DFU and tell iTunes to restore. After about 5 minutes, it says iPad cannot be restored (error 1601)[yes I've read the support articles, all of them, and tried everything]. The only other message I get is when trying to use an older .ipsw, to which iTunes says iPad is not eligible for this software, or something to the same effect.
If anyone has any suggestions as to what the problem might be, or knows a way to force a restore, preferably with a third party application, please let me know. I am taking it to the Apple store to see the glorified support article readers this evening, but I really don't want to undergo another replacement process that will take another three weeks.
Thanks

Dear jaredfromsewanee,
I received my iPad 2 days ago, and I just went to try and restore my iPad 2. Same problem with me, its stuck on a black screen with no Apple logo. I also get error message 1601 trying to restore to 4.3.3 from 4.3.3. I'm worried my iPad may be 'bricked' and I don't have a receipt because I won this iPad from a competition..
Also I'm running a windows machine, with iTunes up to date and I'm stressing so bad and I hope I can still salvage this thing!! Goodluck mate!!

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