Buying one now or replacing one via a store replacement plan or whatnot?? READ THIS FIRST: http://forums.xbox.com/1/15804553/ShowPost.aspx#15804553 It explains all you need to know so that you can get the LATEST version of the 360 out and (hopefully) avoid any problems later on.
Im bumping this in case someone is buying a new one OR in case the inevitable thread arises about another busted one....
BUMPING this in case your 360 craps out on you during GTAIV and you need to replace it or are buying a new one...
I bought an Elite couple of days ago. Traded in my Arcade (so I can have the hard drive and black console). It runs quiet and cool. Manufactured in march with a falcon and Nidec fan. Played Gears for over an hour and a half, and my console was as cool as not playing a game at all.