Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate(Full Version) - OEM - DVD?

what's the difference between "Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate(Full Version) - OEM - DVD($199)" and "Windows Vista Ultimate by Microsoft($399)"?





see, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate(Full Version) - OEM - DVD is cheaper than the one "Window Vista Ultimate for 200 Dollars and they are the same

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate(Full Version) - OEM - DVD?
They are essenstially the same thing. OEM versions are originally intended to be bundled with hardware and supplied through the OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer -- like when you buy a shiny new Dell laptop for example. However, OEM versions do make their way through regular software retailer channels sometimes -- this is an example. There are tons of price variations for Windows Vista for all the different flavors.





You may be interested in a more detailed post about a price comparison of various retailers selling Windows Vista online: http://www.valupoint.com/weblog/2007/01/...





Also, 15 Million people in the USA are eligble for discounts up to 75% off Vista, but don't know it. Here's a post with more details and a price list: http://www.essistme.com/2007/01/31/why-s...
Reply:Before you buy VISTA read the articles at:





http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/...





http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/13/vis...





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