I search from website, it notice that oem is something like re-built the software product and made it more cheaper. This wat i understood from the website, is it correct?

oem software can add something or remove something from the original software, and put another brand on it.

im still not understand, can u give more explanation

An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM is typically a company that uses a component made by a second company in its own product, or sells the product of the second company under its own brand.

Beside referring to manufacturers, OEM can be used as an adjective to describe software licensed only for a particular system. OEM software is purchased alongside a system or hardware parts. Certain OEM programs have limited functionality, but most do not. OEM software is often cheaper than the full versions but not as cheap as academic or student editions.

OEM hardware is hardware packaged for computer administrator and builder use. These products are normally plain boxed and often don't come with any instructions or references provided in retail packages.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer

Uhm other ppl cr8 but use the original logo. not pirated though.

Please read this link for more details on OEM.

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Added on December 7, 2008, 2:57 pmAiya, "JonSpark" already told you.

This post has been edited by TechnoDude94: Dec 7 2008, 02:57 PM

erm...then we use an example to be more easy...like Window xp, is it a oem ? wat manufacturer made it oem? Dell? HP?

OEM is something that, they provide you the CD-Key and Installation CD ONLY.

Example : Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (OEM) and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (Retail Pack).

I believe you saw a lot of pc shops selling OEM Windows Software (which only CD + CD Key + a white plastic box) .. Compare to Retail Pack, Retail Pack is much more beautiful box. Below is the pic :

[attachmentid=705089] (Retail Pack)


[attachmentid=705090] (OEM)

Regards

This post has been edited by stealth89: Dec 8 2008, 01:26 AM

only the small box differences? how about content inside? exactly same? how about the price?

The price should be the same.. Safer case, go for retail version lo.

No it's not. The difference is that OEM license is only valid for the PC that it get installed on and the license are not transferrable, but Retail license can be transferred from one PC to another (provided that you didn't use it on more than one PC a a single time). Contents inside are same, but the price are different. Retail license cost more than OEM license, ranging from rm100-600 (or maybe more).

so the oem is sold alongside some hardware (pc or laptop)?

Yes and No. You can also purchase OEM version of Windows without purchasing any hardware. Correct me if I'm wrong.

original equipment manufacturer = cheaper and no box ?

Not necessarily cheaper though. Some may be more expensive because they slap their more prestigious badge on it. Example, (if I'm not mistaken) Acbel PSU was rebadged and sold by Cooler Master and they put a higher price tag on it.

Cars also get OEM-ed. Kia cars are being sold by/as Naza. Hyundai Atos being sold here as Inokom Atos.

Have you ever heard of Windows being rebranded/rebadged as (let say) the infamous Lindows? No! That's why OEM Windows is always cheaper!

Well, I was talking about OEM in general, not specific to Windows. But u get the idea (i hope)

Ok. fully understood..thanks to all

Yeah I know, but TS ask specific about Windows OEM, that's why you can't compare to hardwares.

OEM can't transfer license to another PC but some people have managed to do that by calling Microsoft and giving excuses so that Microsoft will allow their transfered licenses to be activated.

Nothing to correct, cause your correct. OEM can be purchased alongside when you purchase your laptop/desktop or separately.