current gen xbox 360s

[Sir Ollie]

Can anyone clue me in to the differences in the versions? I know the Zephyr(I think that was the first model) was the borked one that broke alot. What is the difference between the jasper and the Falcon?

Xenon - 90/90nm cpu/gpu
Falcon - 65/90 cpu/gpu (HDMI added)
Jasper - 65/65
Valhalla - 45nm unified chip (rumor so far)

 

[Renikor]

i rrod'd once, im lucky

 

[Bored Tomatoe]

My first lasted for 1 and a half years. The same one got repaired for the RROD and has lasted for 4 monthes with No problems at all and is also much quieter and cooler.

 

[brabz]

Yes, they are slowly increasing their own life span...
- Try keeping the console upright, in an open space to allow more air-flow
- Dont plug it into surge protector/multi-outlet boards, plug it straight into the wall socket so as not to restrict power flow
- Also if you have your adapter box sitting on carpet, slide a magazine underneath it to prevent static electricity

- I had always read standing it upright decreases air flow and that flat was optimal, though totally correct about not suffocating it in a cramped shelf. Might have gotten a mixed signal on that one.

- My 360 had a RROD because of a faulty surge protector, and Microsoft states specifically that you are indeed supposed to plug it right into the wall because it has a surge protect built into it. Right on the money with that statement.

- As a general rule of thumb, you don't want to leave anything right on the ground. If you're able to elevate it and avoid leaving it stuck on the ground, it's usually a good idea.