[breck]

Quick look at the source code (https://github.com/tomas/prey) seems to show that if you wipe the HD you're SOL. I'm still waiting for Apple to release Find My Mac (similar to Find My IPhone), which will withstand a hard drive reformat.

[Aqua_Geek]

Not sure if it survives a HD reformat, but: http://9to5mac.com/2011/08/03/apples-icloud-find-my-mac-serv...

[breck]

Thanks! Finally a reason to upgrade to Lion.