IPad2 screen flashes but desktop won't come up

My iPad2 is less than 2 years old and over the last couple months it will go into fits where it just momentarily flashes the icons and then they go away. Last week an Apple Expert installed the latest Firmware and it seemed better for 3 or 4 days then started again. Sometimes if I can manage to hit one of the icons before it goes away the screen will come on. If I'm lucky it will stay on but more and more lately it is a battle to get the thing to the point I can actually use it. What's your experience with Apple Store and Apple Genius/Experts? Will they do more to help? Take this as a trade in? We paid top dollar for the product and I expect Apple products to last more than 2 years. The iPad has had very gentle use by 2 adults and an occasional grandchild. It has not been abused. Can you help?

So it sounds like it may be hardware issue. If you bought AppleCare with the device, the warranty is extended to 2 years, otherwise it only lasts one year. More info here: http://www.apple.com/support/products/ipad.html
You may check your AppleCare registration status on this page: http://www.apple.com/support/products/
It won't hurt to take the iPad 2 to an Apple Store to have a Genius look at it (and won't cost you anything for the diagnosis), but if it's out of warranty, there is no expectation for replacement.
Also, I believe Apple only replaces devices in-kind, so you won't get an upgrade through replacement.
Target stores have a trade-in program for older iPads now as well: http://www.targettradeinprogram.com
There are other trade-in options as well (including Apple): http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/05/ipad-trade-in_n_4218964.html
I'm sure that's not what you were looking for, but it may be your best option under the circumstances.
Make sure to back up your device (either to your Mac/PC or to iCloud via syncing) if you decide to trade it in, or make a trip to an Apple Store (just in case).

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