You are lucky you didn't get an extended or accidental coverage warranty from anyone but the manufacturer anyway.

HPshopping.com will sell you a warranty for any HP or Compaq notebook whether bought from hpshopping directly or not.

I think you can activate this at anytime within the first year before the 1 year limited warranty expires.

I just got the 1 year limited warranty and added another year for free by buying the notebook on my American Express card (but still doesn't cover accidental damage).

If you are a student or carry around the notebook alot then go to hpshopping and get accidental protection.

If you are using it around the house like most people unless bowser is going to knock it off you you will knock it off the table while having wild sex or you have a child who will spill milk in the notebook do you need accidental coverage ????

I minimize most issues by using a notebook Targus coolpad to elevate the notebook 2 inches in back so if I spill my beer or milk it will go under the notebook (that would not solve spilling something from directly above though).

I have a young son so I leave the notebook closed and on a low coffee table (with all cables unplugged) or I put it in a cabinet while not in use.

If you are a student or traveling heavily then the accidental damage warranty may be worthwhile.