for those who actually buy extended warranties from HP:

call 866-234-1377 and save 10% by mentioning the discount code 10MN07

http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/590074-0-0-225-121.html


examples for laptop:
4yrs hardware warranty $329.99
4yrs accidental damage warranty $439.99
then shave off 10%

i ended up with 4yrs accidental for $397
HP.com charges $479.99 (i really saved closer to 17% ::D )
http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/product/product_detail/UE878A

hope it helps someone