I ended up getting it for $249 to start and 210 after the coupon
a nine year old is perfect for this computer, its not too heavy and it does basic computer functions that any 9 year old would wanna do (internet wired or wireless, works, flash/java websites, watching youtube, downloading video, etc) as long as your not playing Doom 3 or any HIGH end video games (were talking like $1000 computer type) then this is perfect for him
Refurbish I believe come with the same warranty as a new computer, plus we all know how kids are....I used to be one myself (I think). Now the negative is that it doesn't have a cd-rom drive, but at this point many people don't use cds anymore