Keyboard keeps repeating letterrrrr

After upgrade to OS 10.6.8 sometimes the keyboard (bluetooth or wired) keeps repeating a letterrrrrrr, no stopping, even backspace doesn t help me, only a complete restart. Happens with different letters, different keyboards. Does anyone recognizes this problem.. many thanks for your help.

Sorry for the delayed response on this.
Thanks to everyone. I took it to an Apple Store and after much troubleshooting and wondering how the heck to get me a replacement since it was a keyboard that was not associated with a Mac, they did.
I am afraid of even updating the firmware now!! hehe
Thanks a ton!

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