MBP C2D 17, Screen Artifacts.

I just got a MacBook Pro C2D 17", Glossy Screen.
When I wake the computer up after sleep in Windows Vista or Windows XP, the display shows extrange blue artifacts, this isn't enough of an issue to prevent me from working but makes me wonder if the computer's hardware is ok.
I've tried every driver there is for the Mobility Radeon card, also locking for a way to use an external display using the VGA adpater - no luck.
Have any of you guys experienced a similar problem?.

On Nov. 15, My order status on the Apple Web states shipped, with delivery date of Nov. 20. Apple is using BAX Global to deliver my notebook.
I tried to locate the package using BAX Global online tracking but got nothing, got in contact with BAX Global with no good result. (BTW, BAX Global are very helpful, even though they couldn't find this package on the system, they really tried)
At the same time, I send inquiry to Apple, but like my previous request was not yet answered.
Anyway, BAX Global contacted us on Nov 16 around 4:00pm that the package will be delivered on Nov 17 3:00~3:30pm. Will see what happens. If that is true, then the package will be 1 day late compare to the original delivery date. (I know I am in HK)
Not bad at all.
But honestly, Apple should up the service in Asia because for some reason non of my request gets answered. Even the email notification that I received before (regarding the delay of delivery), was 3 days after the initial ship day, unlike other poster on this forum that gets the notification within a day.
With all the problem such as 'Grainy screen', heat, wireless issues etc. I need to give the computer a good run to see what happens. I will let you know how it perform once I get it. I am on business trip in China right now, will not be able to get the notebook until next week, 8(

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Ho Lee MACkeral wrote:
That CD2 OS will not boot into a new computer's OS.
Hi, thanks for replying.
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how many ppl actually received one? I called apple today and they told me another 10-12 days (London). So who owns one already? Pics and experience?

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Did anyone here run the bencmark testing?
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You ask:
"what's the typical benchmark for 17" mbp c2d"
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I am not sure if this is the place to post.....
I believe Apple rates US as the most important market in the world.
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Delivers by: 17/11/2006 - 21/11/2006
Another week delayed!
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On Nov. 15, My order status on the Apple Web states shipped, with delivery date of Nov. 20. Apple is using BAX Global to deliver my notebook.
I tried to locate the package using BAX Global online tracking but got nothing, got in contact with BAX Global with no good result. (BTW, BAX Global are very helpful, even though they couldn't find this package on the system, they really tried)
At the same time, I send inquiry to Apple, but like my previous request was not yet answered.
Anyway, BAX Global contacted us on Nov 16 around 4:00pm that the package will be delivered on Nov 17 3:00~3:30pm. Will see what happens. If that is true, then the package will be 1 day late compare to the original delivery date. (I know I am in HK)
Not bad at all.
But honestly, Apple should up the service in Asia because for some reason non of my request gets answered. Even the email notification that I received before (regarding the delay of delivery), was 3 days after the initial ship day, unlike other poster on this forum that gets the notification within a day.
With all the problem such as 'Grainy screen', heat, wireless issues etc. I need to give the computer a good run to see what happens. I will let you know how it perform once I get it. I am on business trip in China right now, will not be able to get the notebook until next week, 8(

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