Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discount

Just keep in mind that OEM versions are designed to be installed onto 1 computer and it cannot be moved to another computer at a later time. And with OEM versions, you don't get direct support from Microsoft but rather the system builder...which in the case of a home hobbyist...you would contact yourself for support.
I have never called MS for any support in my 20 years of PC building. Come to think of it, I haven't called any software or hardware company for any support. The only people I have had to call for support was cable company or telephone company for Internet/router/modem issues.
Aren't you the lucky one, pparks1 was making a valid post pointing out the reasons behind OEM versions for those who aren't aware of the limitations.
 

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Online retailer Newegg.com has listed various editions of Windows 7 OEM, and there are some deep discounts on offer.

Here are the numbers:

* Windows 7 Home Premium OEM: $99.99 (full version retails for $199.99)
* Windows 7 Professional OEM: $134.99 (full version retails for $299.99)
* Windows 7 Ultimate OEM: $174.99 (full version retails for $319.99)

Those are some really deep discounts indeed.

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Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discounts available | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com

The Windows 7 Home Premium OEM: $99.99 appears to be only the 32 bit version according to Newegg's site. Wonder if it will also contain the 64 bit version. Anybody know?

Thanks
 

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Online retailer Newegg.com has listed various editions of Windows 7 OEM, and there are some deep discounts on offer.

Here are the numbers:

* Windows 7 Home Premium OEM: $99.99 (full version retails for $199.99)
* Windows 7 Professional OEM: $134.99 (full version retails for $299.99)
* Windows 7 Ultimate OEM: $174.99 (full version retails for $319.99)

Those are some really deep discounts indeed.

More

Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discounts available | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com

The Windows 7 Home Premium OEM: $99.99 appears to be only the 32 bit version according to Newegg's site. Wonder if it will also contain the 64 bit version. Anybody know?

Thanks
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems
 

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Online retailer Newegg.com has listed various editions of Windows 7 OEM, and there are some deep discounts on offer.

Here are the numbers:

* Windows 7 Home Premium OEM: $99.99 (full version retails for $199.99)
* Windows 7 Professional OEM: $134.99 (full version retails for $299.99)
* Windows 7 Ultimate OEM: $174.99 (full version retails for $319.99)

Those are some really deep discounts indeed.

More

Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discounts available | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com

The Windows 7 Home Premium OEM: $99.99 appears to be only the 32 bit version according to Newegg's site. Wonder if it will also contain the 64 bit version. Anybody know?

Thanks
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems

Thank you very much.

Hmm, Wonder how I missed that. 'Tis bad to get old.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version ...3.10 Gig Intel Core i5-3350P8192 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
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Dell XPS-8500
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Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version - With SP1
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3.10 Gig Intel Core i5-3350P
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Dell 0NW73C A00
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8192 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
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Samsung SyncMaster [Monitor] (19.1"vis, s/n HVELA10194, Octo
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1024 X 768
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INTEL SSDSA2CW120G3 ATA Device [Hard drive] (120.03 GB)
INTEL SSDSA2CW080G3 ATA Device [Hard drive] (80.02 GB)
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Dell (came with computer)
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cox high speed
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The above taken with Bel Arc Advisor

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Kaz Thanks for providing the links.
 

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OCZ 700W GameXtreme
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Download 19.83 Upload 0.97
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