MBP Retina Display Issues

Ok, so got a new MBPr this week and there are a few issues.
1. When I plug the MBPr into a 27" imac to use as a secondary display it doesn't work
2. When I plug in the HDMI to any other display nothing happens on the other screens, while the MBPr stays the same
3. Has also had problems awaking from sleep
Anyone else having display issues?

I cant speak for other but when I get mine I will post up what I get for you.

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    joshcali wrote:
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    joshcali wrote:
    actually.... it doesn't.
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    Apple doesn't offer the option of full resolution (2880x1800) and says everything other than 1440 x 900 won't look as good as 1440x900.
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