Are the refurb macbooks all screwed up though (with scratches and such?), Anyway by the time it was shipped and upgraded to OS X Leopard that would cost $900.00. Plus the case and everything is pushing $1000.00.
Apple certified refurbished products are as good as it gets. They look brand new.
The only difference is that it will have a refurb serial number and ship in a brown box.
I've bought more Apple refurbished products than I care to count, without issue.