I've more than read, I've
experienced. I bought my Powerbook a month ago refurb, saved $200 (that figure includes the recent update)...and out of the box, you'd never be able to tell it wasn't new. Except for the preinstalled 10.3 with 10.4 in the box, and the reported 16 charge cycles...and the box
you'd never know...it was flawless. Heck, I even forget sometimes
I say, buy refurbished. Totally.