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03-02-2006, 07:45 AM
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is WinXP that cheap?
just want somebody to tell me that this WinXP Home w/ SP2 is that cheap.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059 $93.95, coz i found a WinXP at compusa.com and its $199.99: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...689&pfp=SEARCH please advise which one should i get for a new build. thank you. |
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03-02-2006, 07:48 AM
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I would get the OEM one from Newegg if it were me, and save the extra money.
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03-02-2006, 08:07 AM
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yes oem is that cheap, in fact http://www.viosoftware.com
has it for less. i don't know about viosoftware(might check them out) but i know newegg is good and all you need is the oem,don't need the pretty box or i think it's MS free help or something (i have never used it)
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03-02-2006, 08:23 AM
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whats OEM anyway? and the thing that makes the other expensive is the box? omg!
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03-02-2006, 08:42 AM
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so I assume it does here too). The lil' sticker you put on the side of the case and packaging is what costs so much more for the retail version, as well as MS support.
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03-02-2006, 08:44 AM
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With the OEM version, you don't get any fancy packaging, manuals, or support from M$. That's the only difference.
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03-02-2006, 08:47 AM
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03-02-2006, 08:54 AM
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oh... the OEM is the same as the other one. the program is all in all the same. only the fancy packaging, sticker, etc. is the difference. so it's ok to get the OEM then.
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03-02-2006, 08:56 AM
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and one thing... the other on compusa.com says it has all these:
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...689&pfp=SEARCH Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed exclusively for home computing. Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. A new visual design, reliable Windows engine, and new Internet security features combine with capabilities for sharing your computer, to give you the most dependable Windows operating system yet. Handle digital media like a pro. Manage digital pictures, music, video, DVDs, and more. Get connected. Windows XP has built-in Internet, home networking, and real-time voice, video, and instant messaging support. Make the most of today’s Internet services. Windows XP can help you publish pictures to a Web site, or shop online. The Complete Digital Video Experience. Now users can quickly transfer footage to their computer for editing that's easier than ever. Windows XP Home Edition includes all the great software customers need to help them create, edit and share home movies. Invite a friend or support professional to connect to your PC Use the Internet to fix a problem or answer a question. What's New Remote Assistance Lets you allow a friend or support professional who is also running Windows XP to remotely control your computer to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem. Windows Messenger The easy way to communicate with your friends and family in real time. You can see who is online and choose to communicate through text messaging, voice, or video with excellent performance and better quality than ever. Windows Media Player for Windows XP Gives you a single, easy-to-use place to play DVDs, organize music, burn CDs, and more. Simplified Visual Design The clean, simple design of Windows XP puts the features you use most often up front and center, so you can get to them quickly. Fast-User Switching Share a single computer with everyone in your family? Now you can each access your own accounts without having to close each other's applications or restart the computer. Improved Features Windows Movie Maker Lets you capture, edit, organize, and share home movies on your computer, whether you made them with a digital video camera or an analog camera. My Pictures The place to work with your digital photos - here you can organize, preview, and even order prints of your pictures via a Web service. Internet Explorer 6 Includes new and better features to simplify Web browsing tasks, increase reliability, and help keep your personal information private. System Restore Actively monitors system file changes, so that if something goes wrong with your computer, you can restore your system to a previous state without losing data. Network Setup Wizard Makes it easier than ever to set up your own home network so all the computers in your house can share printers, devices, files, and an Internet connection. Note: Includes Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 which provides an enhanced security infrastructure that defends against viruses, worms, and hackers, along with increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for users. is it the same as OEM? |
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03-02-2006, 09:00 AM
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Dang I am a slow typer - 4 posts while i composed this.
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Retail - A nice big retail box - thrown away by consumer A skinny little pretty much useless booklet, skimmed and then put aside probably never to be opened again. A nice big card board CD holder with the install key stuck to it. A pain cause it just begs to have the CD put into a spare jewel case and the card board holder tosed along with the key- no more installs for you without it! Three calls to MS for support. OEM Disk- no box, a paper CD sleeve, no useless booklet, no MS support, install key stuck to outside of the shrinkwrap - this is the only tricky bit - do not lose this key in your haste to open stuff up. I cut the adhesive key from the shrinkwrap (not pulling it off to stick onto something like MS says you should) and then tape it to the inside of the front cover of a jewel case so you can read it with case closed- the sticky tape is on the shrink wrap behind this key. Another good idea is to write the code on the CD with a marker pen. Oh yeah 100 USD still in your pocket.
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03-02-2006, 09:30 AM
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I bought an OEM version of 2005 XP Pro Media Center with remote for $140. It came with 2 disks labled Disk 1 & Disk 2. They worked perfect. I should mention that it took me 2 days to figure out that when installing, while disk 2 is in, the program stops and says "please insert the disk labeled Service Pack 2", what to do since it doesn't come with a 3rd disk. You have to put disk 1 back in. It was all there. What a mind blower.
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03-02-2006, 10:48 AM
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thanks guys. you just helped me save a bunch of money on my car inurance... i mean on my OS (that joke's getting lamer and lamer everytime somebody uses it lol)...
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04-03-2006, 12:35 PM
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OEM versions of XP home are now $86.00 at outpost.com.
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04-03-2006, 12:47 PM
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$82 with free shipping at Vio, kev.
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04-03-2006, 01:09 PM
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And if you build pc's with any regularity, buy the 3 pack from Vio and the price drops to $76.33 ea. Get two buddies to go in with you and you all save!
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04-03-2006, 03:43 PM
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Getting cheaper every day. By the time Vista is released, they'll be darn near giving them away...
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04-03-2006, 07:48 PM
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Vio has Windows XP for $66.93... but the difference is that it's labelled "OEM Branded" instead of "OEM"... what's the difference? o_o
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