Kynan - thank you very much for this clear and detailed explanation of the Powerbook SN. Being an in-depth knowledgeable person about Powerbooks, I thought that you might be one of the best people to answer this question: is there any other "ID" of a Powerbook that could be picked up over the internet? I know that there is commercial software that "transmits" something over the internet. But is there (was there) an IP address that is 'hardwired' in to a Powerbook? I am sure that you understand that my question is to find out if there is any way I can track my stolen Powerbook, once someone connects it to the net? Or am I just dreaming ....???? regards, Trevor