http://consumerist.com/2010/01/consumerist-investigation-best-buy-optimization-is-a-big-stupid-annoying-waste-of-money.html Oh god.... this is disgusting... I am glad I went in and fucking schooled the kids behind the counter about Asus and their history. :V They didn't even offer me a warranty extention... just the laptop, and I left happy. It's the best deal on the go. :3