That's my view too, my recent Elite purchase went sour because (through HDMI) the screen would go Black for 3 or 4 seconds every now and then. Now have my older Elite whining away under the TV, if that dies then that's it, no more. Really hope it doesn't as I'm still interested in some upcoming games.
, have one left now, when thats gone - then no more money going to MS till next console is released

and its looks amazing, well chuffed!