Insurance vs. Warranty?
I’m thinking about getting a new laptop or netbook because my old one is a true POS. It barely picks up the Wifi signal in my house even when I’m sitting right next to the router, and the battery lasts less than an hour. It’s completely useless if I try to take it outside, which obviously defeats the purpose of having it.
I’m not sure what I’m going to get next, but in trying to work out a possible budget, I’ve been wrestling with the question of whether or not to buy laptop insurance. I’ve been hearing more and more about this type of service, but am not sure if it’s better to have insurance or an extended warranty. What’s the difference? From what I’ve been able to gather so far, it seems that insurance covers a wider range of problems than a warranty — including theft, which would be important for those of us planning to use our machines on the road.
Well, clearly I still have a lot to consider before making a purchase, so I better get back to my research!