^ seems like the most important feature of the Elite for you is the HDMI port.

i think by the end of this year, with 65nm processors, they might update their premium package to include HDMI port also. the problem is that u'lll have to wait much longer.

why don't u buy a premium now (2nd hand is cheaper) and sell it off when the HDMI model comes in NTSC/J flavor?

for what it is worth, it is very rare to hear ppl with Elite complaining abt 3RL. maybe the extra heatsink is really effective

http://bob.com.sg/forum/showthread.php?p=427561#post427561

NTSC/J Elite Asian, abit pricey but they have 2nd heatsink (lot no. 0727) and the Benq drive