Answers to the questions found below. I'll be taking mine in to be looked at on Thurs. Will keep you all posted on what they say/do. Unfortunately I've already loaded all my apps, etc. This MBP was a special order with a larger HD installed, so if they offer a new one, I may have to wait for a while.
1. How often does it occur? Does it occur reliably?
Seems to happen after I change from AC power to battery power. Has happened to me 2-3 times so far.
2. Does it resolve if you perform a specific action? What is this action?
Seems to resolve after I put it to sleep for a while.
3. Does it always resolve by performing this action?
Took a couple of times of putting it into hibernation
4. Is the machine plugged into AC when the problem occurs?
Not so far
5. Can you cause the problem to occur by performing an action?
Haven't tried to duplicate intentionally
6. Is your display glossy or matte?
Matte
7. What type of video graphics hardware does your machine have? How much VRAM?
GeForce 8600M GT 256 VRAM
8. When did you purchase your computer?
Apple on-line
9. Do you have a photograph of the defect? If so, please post a link.
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/mtseilback/Web%20photos/?action=view&curre nt=IMG_6365.jpg
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/mtseilback/Web%20photos/?action=view&curre nt=IMG_6364.jpg