MBP - beyond freezing - just dead after 3 months

Just wanted to let everyone know that my 2010 MBP died after 3 months.
Was programming Friday nght as usual and then Saturday afternoon the power button did nothing and the mag connector led was very dim.
The Apple store states that it is the logic board and will be 3 days to replace.
Is this the norm? Is it just the new model? The i7?
I made the switch entirely from PC to Mac and now have programming data that I need for client meetings in Mac format and cannot access. Very frustrating.
I have had Dell and HP laptops that ran without issue until retirement
and then are still running as hand me downs (about 5 years old).
I like the OS X interface and enjoy programming on the platform but as a consultant I need something reliable.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
May be related to the graphics switching. I use the gfxStatus program and usually keep the nvidia on at all times. Recently got a Dell 3008wfp and decided to re-enbale automatic switching and the system died about a week later with NO indication of any problems - good shutdown and then would never power up again...

I think that what you have discovered is the reason why there is such a thing as a warranty. Hardware fails

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