Used or New?

Hi,
I am currently working on selling my three older macs, and then getting a new[er] laptop. now, should i get a good value used macbook, from gainsaver (or another reputable source)? is gainsaver reputable? or should i (somehow) cough up the extra money and buy a refurbished one straight from apple? I dont really care about the processor speed differences, but will the condition be that much better on a refurbished one? thanks, justin.

I would go for a refurbished one from Apple directly (see their website), as they are in fantastic shape.

Yeah, go refurb - you can't tell them from new:

# It performs and looks like new
# You get the same one-year warranty as new
# The computer carries the same eligibility for Apple Care as new
# It is fully tested (including full burn-in testing)
# It is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing
# It is thoroughly cleaned and inspected
# It is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.) - nothing is missing
# It includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system
# It is placed into a final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock
# You get a savings several times that of any coupon or promo code.