Well, I got my 360 back last night via UPS next day air. They kept my console in "repair" status for a week, and then just turned around and shipped me a replacement unit. The serial number sticker doesn't show a manufacturing date, but has a "service" date above the serial number of 5-07-2009. I am pretty sure it is just a refurbished piece of junk similar to my last one. Hopefully it will last longer this time... we shall see.

-David