Startup Error - Worried About Recovering Data - Need Help!

Hi All...
This is my first time posting to the forum, and I'm hoping someone can help me.
Last night, I used my MacBook Pro (specifics are pasted below) with no issues at the airport. I then boarded my flight, stowed my laptop under my seat, and landed. Total duration was about 2 hours. I got to my car, and wanted to make some notes and, when I turned on my computer, I got these screens. One is a pink and white pixelated screen, and the other is some sort of candy-striped screen with the same pink and white colors.
I've NEVER seen anything like this before, and it's got me worried. I'm most concerned with recovering all of my files at the moment.
The computer seems to be working normally in terms of no strange sounds, or clicks, or anything like that indicating that anything has been dislodged internally, or anything like that.
I have all the startup and installation discs if they'll help restore anything.
Can anyone help me? Please?
Thank you for any advice you can offer.
-matt

Quick update: went to the Apple store last night and, magically, the computer turned on like nothing was wrong. I'm guessing the ghost of Steve Jobs was in that store last night.
I'm not convinced - based on my gut, and the Apple experts - that the problem is solved. I can get the computer to boot up to diagnostics and all that, but I think it might be time for a new one. I've actually attached some screengrabs of the error report if you'd be so kind to take a look.
That said, my funding is kind of limited at this point. And, while I'd love to throw down $1,500 for a newer model, I just can't. I'm in the $500-700 range, honestly. So, I'm wondering what you'd recommend. I purchased my current model on eBay several years ago and, as I said, it worked beautifully up until now.
Does the year of the machine necessarily dictate how well it will function? Like, because of the two year difference - rather than the OS, or installed features - is a 2008 MAC definitely going to function less well than a 2010 MAC? I've never been sure of how that works.
So, if you'd be interested in entertaining one last request, I guess it would be your recommendation as to what type of system I should search for. Is there a wave of MACs from the past that, in your expert opinion, seemed to perform particularly well?
Again, I'm very grateful for all of your help. Thank you!
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