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OEM version - a little info please... "UPDATE"
It appears my friend may be confusing OEM version with OEM packaging. This is the software package he is looking at currently being sold at Newegg:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1PK DSP English Full - OEM
He contacted Newegg and they refused to provide any clarification as to what it is they are selling. He called Microsoft and they told him he needs to buy a FULL RETAIL (remember new hard drive - new custom built system). My questions then are: As I read the above it looks like it is a FULL version NOT AN OEM software version but is OEM with regards to the packaging. It states on the 4th bullet down "Packaging: OEM". Is this how you would read this? Secondly, and my friend had a point, the total difference in price is about $90.00 (RETAIL vs. This version) can this all be in packaging - think not - yet it states FULL. So, would he be entitled to MS assistance (should he need it), if so, how do they justify the large price difference? What would not be included (if anything)?? Bottom line is he is afraid he buy the wrong version and will be stuck with a TRUE OEM version that is tied to the MB and will be a pain in the ass should he have problems. I hate to see him spend more money than he has to. He doesn't need the fancy plastic box and color inset so IF this version IS the same as the RETAIL just without the PR crap then this is the one he should go with - yes - no...?? THANKS for further clarification on this....