ok here goes..............
the "PREMIUM" will NEVER support HDMI, as it only has an analog scalar chip, you need a digital scalar chip to use HMDI
the "ELITE'S" HDMI will only support spec 1.2, not the VASTLY superior 1.3, and you will not be able to use either of the lossless audio formats with 1.2
the new 120gb hdd will cost a ridiculous $180 just for the HDD
and the worst part of the Elite is that it is not even going to get a die shrink to 65nm from 90nm which would help tremendously with overheating issues
so.....the only reason someone should get the ELITE is if they must have the NEW big thing on the block or they just MUST have HDMI because their tv supports it
I LOVE MY 360, had it since day 1, but this update IS A JOKE
and if they MUST bring it out it should only be $400 and the Premium down to $300 or even $250, that would KILL Sony!
but MS is too money hungry
J.R.