Good thing about the UK is we have the sales of goods act... can be a bit of an arse, but for electrical equipment means you basically get a 6 year warranty for any product that has an issue which is not due to physical damage. paying over the odds for an extended warranty isn't worth it to be honest. unless your a student, and likely to spill something on it.... or puke on it(it has happened several times to customers I've spoken to).