Keyboard problem (NOT "Elp!")

Every few days or so when I turn my MBP on, the caps lock and num lock keys are lit, and the keyboard doesn't work properly. Most of the function key work, but most of the letters don't, and those that do type numbers instead of letters! The only way to snap it out of it is a reboot, after which it's fine (until the next time...)
I know there's a few well known keyboard issues, but I haven't seen this one mentioned before. Has anyone else experienced it? If so is there a fix or shall I take it into Apple? I have installed 10.5.2 and the keyboard update.

Try to reset power management. After 10.5.2 update I had something similar to your description. Resetting SMC cured it.

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