I just ordered a 12" PB refurb 1Gh with Superdrive. I added a 512Mg RAM module. Discounted price was fairly attractive, I thought and the 1Ghz seemed like a reasonable minimum level to get. Apple sent the wrong adapter cable, I wanted a mini DVI to DVI - the flat panel screen I have been using to replace the broken 15" PB LCD has a VGA and DVI input. Are the results from the DVI connection noticeably better than via VGA? I also ordered the SCREENSAVRZ and PowerSleevz to protect the laptop's condition. Anyone use the keyboard skin? And is there a way to cover the trackpad so it doesn't get that shiny worn area after a couple years? My goal is to keep this as mint as possible, and to resell it when the warranty expires in order to upgrade. I like the peace of mind having an AppleCare covered unit. A PB treated with TLC should retain value fairly well. (Just watch as they introduce a G6 by then and drop the bottom out of the residual value!) Daniel