I received a package from UPS yesterday, it was my 360 back from it's vacation in Texas. After opening the box I looked through the various papers that were included and found a letter. The letter stated that in order to get me back to playing games in a timely manner they were sending me this new 360, upon looking at the manufacture date it was confirmed, 9-30-2007. The letter also stated that the serial number would be different (well, duh). It also said that they would handle the console registration and transfer of my extended warranty.