What's up bud? I seen your ? on HDMI cable and yes it is slightly better if you have that but if you just get a LCD,Plasma or DLP it will make such a big difference you won't notice not having it on your Xbox. Not much anyway
Glad I could be of help. I didn't know they sent them back with no mfg date mine always have. You must have got a rebuilt launch console, just kidding. I really do think this 1 will last a little longer for ya.