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What is OEM
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FarCry3r
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 Dec 8 2008, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(falconLee @ Dec 8 2008, 09:34 AM) only the small box differences? how about content inside? exactly same? how about the price? 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). |
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FarCry3r
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Dec 8 2008, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(strjms72 @ Dec 8 2008, 07:41 PM) 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. |
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FarCry3r
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Dec 8 2008, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(rebelsoul76 @ Dec 8 2008, 08:14 PM) 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!  |
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FarCry3r
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Dec 9 2008, 01:01 AM
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QUOTE(rebelsoul76 @ Dec 8 2008, 08:35 PM) Well, I was talking about OEM in general, not specific to Windows. But u get the idea (i hope) Yeah I know, but TS ask specific about Windows OEM, that's why you can't compare to hardwares. |
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FarCry3r
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Dec 10 2008, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(cassplayer @ Dec 10 2008, 09:07 PM) 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? |
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FarCry3r
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Dec 12 2008, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(cassplayer @ Dec 12 2008, 03:29 PM) 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 Lol, we're talking about retail and OEM Windows Operating System here, not about retail and OEM hardwares...  |
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FarCry3r
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Dec 13 2008, 02:38 AM
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Dec 13 2008, 02:35 AM) 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  |
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