IPhone 4S only powers up, works, when connected to wall power

Brand new iPhone 4S, arrived two days ago on the model's launch day.  Few glitches, expected w/ new phone, not a big deal, worked through them, initially did restore-type installation to transfer all info from old AT&T iPhone 3GS, still w/ AT&T.  It was working fine.
Then, connected to wall charger last night.  This morning, before disconnected from wall charger, charge showed 87%, then disconnected and screen went black.
Phone did not, and does not, respond when unconnected.
Connected iPhone to MacBook Pro, result is same as when unconnected, no response.
However, when iPhone connects to wallpower, it works fine.  Powers up, all functions seem to be normal, but noted that charge now shows only 84% and it's not going up, as it should.
I have been studying these boards today before typing this post.  Have tried the reset procedure (hold down sleep/wake + home buttons simultaneously for 30+ seconds) when iPhone is unconnected and when iPhone is connected to computer, still unresponsive.  Also tried reset procedure when connected to wall power, it eventually goes into reset mode and it eventually got to the point that it said connect to iTunes, but when I disconnect from wall power and connect to computer, it is again unresponsive.  After doing that, connected to wall power, and it powers up normally.
With iTunes open and running, the iPhone does not appear therein when connected.  Left iPhone connected to computer all morning, no changes in nonresponsiveness.  Before last night, this was not a problem.
Before I even starting using this iPhone, I'd put it in a nice, new OtterBox case.  It has not been dropped or mishandled or gotten wet.
My conclusion is that there's a hardware problem that I cannot fix, and even if I had a clue what to do, I'd probably void the warranty.
Looking for suggestions as to what to do short of calling AppleCare.  Any help will be most appreciated.

Called AppleCare this morning, confirmed that this is a hardware problem. Getting replacement.

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