If you are confused by the warranties out there, or are wondering just how much you are protected by them (or not protected as the case may be), LAPTOP Magazine has put together an article/guide that you may want to read, The War on Warranties.
Quote: As the average price of notebooks continues to drop ($1,340 in 2005, down 18 percent from 2002 according to research firm IDC), profit margins are thinner than ever and manufacturers seeking ways to boost the bottom line have been quietly shaving benefits from the warranty while ramping up the cost..
If you are buying a new machine sometime soon, read this article before you buy one.