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OEM vs. Retail XP
I saw OEM XP Pro at Newegg for $75. Doesn't include manual. Will I be missing anything if I buy this vs. retail version? I suppose I could buy a manual on ebay.
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06-25-2006, 12:28 PM
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06-25-2006, 01:19 PM
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How about a link? I sure don't see that at Newegg. The cheapest legit XP Pro OEM I've seen anywhere is about $110 - that's the not for resale version at Viosoftware.
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06-25-2006, 01:48 PM
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06-25-2006, 03:39 PM
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I'd be VERY careful.........
. What does OEM stand for? What is the difference between OEM and full retail packaging? OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer. A retail version comes in a fancy box, OEM does not. A retail version contains a printed manual. The customers who purchase a retail version are eligible for tech support and different rebates. With our offer this is not possible - hence cheap prices. Be aware that you will not be able to register the software with the manufacturer. Some of these products cannot be updated on-line. Where does this software come from? The software is shipped from Eastern Europe. |
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06-25-2006, 03:59 PM
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I buy all my copies of XP here:
XP Home $76.50 http://www.compuplus.com/i-Microsoft...0l12513806vdy5 XP Pro $119 http://www.compuplus.com/i-Microsoft...0l12513806vdy5 I have heard a few people say they have had problems with this store but I have never had a single problem with them. Unfortunately Viosoftware don't ship to where I live.
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