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I deal direct with SCE UK headquarters because i don't trust the HELPLINE people after all the hassle i had with my pre-order. I got my information from a nice guy called Vishal, who is a PR with SCE UK.
My new PS2 is quieter than my old one, and seems to load slightly faster too. (Maybe it's just me thinking it though.)