To kpatm
Nice one kpatm, pleased to hear that you managed to secure a Jasper. The reason your Ebay HDD only shows 13GB is likely due to the demos and system stuff that comes on them. Microsoft load them with demos and videos and there is also a small portion that you can't use which is restricted to system use only. Have a look at the demos and you can always get rid of them if you want to free up some more space.
to Damage8
One decent option is to buy an Arcade and add the necessary components yourself. Microsoft currently offers an XBox Live starter kit (I know they do in America and I'm sure I have sen them here too). This gives you the headset, 3 months XBox Live and a hard drive (not sure what size). I know that each of the models has slightly different cables for connection to your TV. If you check the side of any XBox box that will show you the items that you get as standard. Depending on your setup it might be a more beneficial option to go for an Arcade and only add the bits you want. If you need HDMI and all the bells and whistles then an Elite might work out slightly cheaper. I personally prefer the colour of the Elite so I am holding out.
I think there have been Jasper Pros sighted in the UK, can't be 100% on that though. As far as LOT numbers go, my contact that works in a warehouse has come across some 842x Arcades. The Elites are still at 846x (no Jasper though).
Nice one kpatm, pleased to hear that you managed to secure a Jasper. The reason your Ebay HDD only shows 13GB is likely due to the demos and system stuff that comes on them. Microsoft load them with demos and videos and there is also a small portion that you can't use which is restricted to system use only. Have a look at the demos and you can always get rid of them if you want to free up some more space.
to Damage8
One decent option is to buy an Arcade and add the necessary components yourself. Microsoft currently offers an XBox Live starter kit (I know they do in America and I'm sure I have sen them here too). This gives you the headset, 3 months XBox Live and a hard drive (not sure what size). I know that each of the models has slightly different cables for connection to your TV. If you check the side of any XBox box that will show you the items that you get as standard. Depending on your setup it might be a more beneficial option to go for an Arcade and only add the bits you want. If you need HDMI and all the bells and whistles then an Elite might work out slightly cheaper. I personally prefer the colour of the Elite so I am holding out.
I think there have been Jasper Pros sighted in the UK, can't be 100% on that though. As far as LOT numbers go, my contact that works in a warehouse has come across some 842x Arcades. The Elites are still at 846x (no Jasper though).