TS2570 MacBook Pro 15" Mavericks, bran new froze up...gray screen on start up? I do not have a cd drive.

MacBook Pro 15" Mavericks, bran new froze up...gray screen on start up? I do not have a cd drive. Doesn't work in safe mode either. I've had it two days!

You really should take it back to the Apple store. There is a 15 day, no questions asked money back warranty, if you want to return it. Or you can get a free diagnosis and repair.
But make an appointment: http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

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