[WanderingMinstrel]

Looks like I must have used up most of the bad refurbs. lol. I had 5 in a row that had serious defects. Like BT couldn't connect, PRL wouldn't update, keyboard wobbled and flapped and wouldn't stay closed, etc. Finally, the 6th worked great though. Cosmetically and functionally, it's a winner. As good or better than my original TP. And as noted, the back is silver instead of gold and coated with a non-skid finish.
Moral: If something is wrong with your refurb, bounce it back. A good one is right around the corner and waiting to connect with you. Sort of like relationships.