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.

not forgetting OEM is also cheaper than retail,

OEM hardware's quality might differ from the original wan... but it will be cheaper

There's no difference in quality, they're essentially the same disc but with different licensing.

there will 100% be a quality diff.... try out for urself then only come debating.... i know cause i have used before and compared it with ori

lol, what's the differences? care to share o wise member?

awright

eg for DVD reader/burner

i have 1 ORI and 1 OEM

ORI has no problems reading at all

OEM every once in a while got hiccup, put in disc, it wont spin, have to eject, and put in again

and my OEM confirm not spoilt, checked edi

same thing to my brother's Acer Aspire desktop... the oem DVD reader/burner sumtimes stop functioning. obvious case when an installation of game from DVD takes to long, the installation just hang. so he buy a normal retail version.problem solved.hehe..

Your talking about Retail or OEM, operating system or drives?

Lol, we're talking about retail and OEM Windows Operating System here, not about retail and OEM hardwares...

Actually, you and I are both wrong. OEM refers to a large range of items from hardware to software although software commonly related with OEM.

I stupidly miss that. I am sorry for all my wrongly comments before

chill dudes... we were just clarifying stuff..

we're cool now...

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huh..a nice topic with nice POV

Hmmm finally someone already post the question that i want to ask..
thanks for all the info.