Ipad goes black unexpectedly

Hello! I have a new iPad 3rd Gen and every once in a while the screen goes black/blank and the only way to get it to come back is to press the Off button on the top (it will click) and then press the Home button. It is unpredictable. I does, however, seem to do it more often when I just start using it from the Lock screen (I am using a Lock code). I will get into an app like mail or calendar or web and will be reading or something and then if I touch the screen do something like scroll, it will go black/blank.
I have tried pressing the Home and Off buttons simultaneously till it goes off and then waiting 15-20 seconds and then pressing the Off button to start up again. That did not help. I have only charged it twice since I have had it.
I am going to get an appointment at the Genius bar later today or tomorrow if I do not hear from someone about this.
Anyone else experiencing this? I ahve looked here and don't see anything like my situation. Maybe just mine?
Thanks!
Cheers!
Gar

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