i used to be able to solve the cube every time under 2 min, but i never bothered to basically memorize the way to solve it like you are suggesting. For galapogos, there are certain combinations of turns that accomplish various things, such as aligning corners in the correct way without messing everything else previously done up. Just outta curiosity Xianti, why do u want to be faster than 1 min? It would take a crapload of memorization...when learning 5 moves can get you under 2...