Mac Mini Screen Fuzz

Hey, I was on my Macintosh Mini, and when I boot it up, the screen goes fuzzy. Then if I wait about 1 minute, it's normal on the log in screen. I just got this computer at Best Buy. (It's connecrted to my 44" TV at 720P, by HDMI) Please help!

Do you have any other regular computer display that may be attached to the Mini so as to troubleshoot the computer, before taking it back to BestBuy?
The issue may be in the television used as a display and it may be slow to react to the input from the Mini. But if the problem is in the computer, BestBuy should get it back and quick before they forget you. A friend of mine bought an iMac and their bestgeeks forgot her and their in-house plan, she lived 130 miles away from the store. Now she has a clonewarePC running the competition-doze.
Sounds like the resolution may also be re-set when the television changes, and background image, too.
So it really is a matter of troubleshooting. If there is an Apple Store within your area, call ahead and set up an appointment with a product specialist or Genius; you can carry just the Mini and maybe the power adapter in. Or whatever the person you talk to suggests; doubt if they'd care to see the television, though.
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