To buy or not to buy, that is the question. Whether 'tis safe for thou to protect one's investment or tempt thy mistress known as fate!

Although not quite as poetic as Shakespeare's Hamlet, an extended warranty can either make your story a woeful tragedy or a joyful comedy. A tragedy that you did not purchase the warranty and just outside of the manufacturer's warranty your hard drive takes a rest--never to be awoken again (or maybe it was all fun and games till someone tipped that half-full glass over your laptop).

One could truly write an epic about the many shortcomings of computer technology. Thou need only read our reasons as to why you should purchase a warranty to avoid such woeful tales.

1. Thou hardware is not of the gods

Much like we mere mortals, our computer hardware has a life, though much shorter than our own. Sometimes its life is much shorter than others, and when it breathes its last breath, your computer will let you know in a truly dramatic fashion. Warranties cover normal wear and tear, meaning two, three or even four years from now, depending on the coverage you purchase, your computer can still have its parts replaced.