Equally silly questions:

• Is it worth it to buy a computer today when those that will be for sale two years from now will have twice the hard drive capacity?
• Should I buy a 2005 Honda when 2006's will be introduced only 365 days from now?
• Should I get a degree in medicine now, even though the cure for AIDS is ten years away?
• Should I fill my gas tank at $2.29/gallon even though the spring should bring lower gas prices?
• Should I get a haircut today even though it just keeps growing?

The answer to any of those questions (including yours) is best given in the form of a question: Do you need it now?

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