AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook

I just bought a Black MacBook and I am wondering if I should get the AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook ($250). Does anyone has a suggestion?
I know that I have my 1st year garanteed by Apple and I think that is something does happen until then, I have a big chance not to have any problem. So instead, I was planing to get a ProCare ($80) for the first year, since I am a nes Mac user.
Armando
MacBook   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

I generally recommend it for laptops. They get a lot more "abuse" than desktops so the hgiher handling does make for more incidents than a desktop. As mentioned you can take 8-10 months to think it over and see how you go.
I personally would buy it but ultimately everyone values extended warranties differently. You may have a home insurance policy which would cover you just as well if not better.

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