One thing I missed in replying to you, dubkatz, was that I got my refurbished computer directly from Gateway. I would question buying a refurb product from ebay. Who did the refurbishment.....Dell or some other company? I wouldn't be afraid of a refurbished Dell providing it was done by Dell, and sold and warranted by Dell.

-Mark- '99 Mystique LS, totally original (including the original water pump and the premium stereo)! Bought new in December 1998 for $21,000. 208,000 miles