About Lauren Bennett Expertise I am a computer science major and my dad is an Electric Engineering, so my life has revolved around computers. For as long as I can remember, I have been buying and selling computers. I tend to travel a lot, so I have always had a laptop. I have bought 5 of them for myself, and bought around 30-40 for friends and family. I have dealt with the good and the bad of various version and brand names. If you are in need of buying a laptop, feel free to contact me and I'm sure I will be able to guide you into purchasing the laptop that will be the best fit for you. I will custom build you computers for you to choose from so you can get an exact idea of what to go and buy when you do it yourself and so that you have an exact price. However, I am in the USA and am only knowledgeable about computers here in the US. I do not know about foreign currency or the quality of computer brand names outside the US.
Experience B.S. in Computer Science. Buying and selling for years. Assisting friends/family.
Question Hi Laura,
Another question after my purchase of the E1505 that you gave me great advice. I had purchased it for my son who is going to college in June. I got the 4 year on site warranty. As i previously stated, Florida does not allow the damage insurance, which i was disappointed. Are you familiar with www.safeware.com it is damage insurance for spills, theft breakage etc...It will cost $87.00 per year..My question is it worth the $87.00 per year, and if you think it is, do you know anything about this company? Someone wrote about this company on notebookforums.com but there was no feedback if good or bad..Again thanks!!
Steve
Answer Safeware's insurance policies are underwritten by American Bankers Insurance of Florida, which has an A (excellent) rating, according to an A.M. Best spokesperson.
There is a good chance you'll pay $87 a year and he'll never accidentally harm the computer. There is also a good chance that if you don't get it, he'll drop it within the first week. So you need to look at your son and decide if you think he'll drop it or spill anything on it or not and if it is worth the money or risk.
Personally, I wouldn't get it if it wasn't included. I've never dropped a computer or spilled anything on it and I've been carrying laptops around for years.
So if you decide that there is a good chance that he'll drop it or spill something on it, I'd safe Safeware is a good way to go :)
