[Spartan1127]

I'm still on my first console which was probably manufactured a few months after launch. I have had no problems with it except for a little disc scratching (like every console) and it freezes from time to time. Otherwise that's it. I got the RROD once but that was because of a power surge. The new 360's are obviously way better than they were before, they have the BenQ cooling system, and an HDMI port, plus 120gb. You shouldn't have too many problems with the elite. If you're going for a premium, try searching for the one's that were made recently, they'll probably have better performance.