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Title: OEM Windows XP
Post by: JNT on May 11, 2004, 09:56:41 AM

Can anyone recommend a good (cheap) place to buy an OEM version of Windown XP Pro?

Thanks,
Joe

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: KC5 on May 11, 2004, 11:44:50 AM

i went into a little computer shop here.  they told me they couldn't outright sell me the software, unless they gave me something(?).  so they gave me a pen and sold the oem xp pro cd.  

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: John Kelly on May 11, 2004, 12:53:23 PM

Quote from: wjlapier on May 11, 2004, 11:44:50 AM

i went into a little computer shop here.  they told me they couldn't outright sell me the software, unless they gave me something(?).  so they gave me a pen and sold the oem xp pro cd.  

Actually they're not allowed to sell the OEM version.  What they did was give you a free copy of XP with the purchase of that (very expensive, I'm sure) pen. ;D

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: JNT on May 11, 2004, 01:16:33 PM

Yeah I'm familiar with the need for the OS to be sold with hardware. This often takes the form of a broken HD or motherboard.


Joe

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: JNT on May 11, 2004, 07:43:20 PM

I found it for $102.00 + 6.00 shipping.  Seems like a pretty good deal.  Has anyone seen it cheaper before i place my order?

Joe

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: Sean Gallemore on May 12, 2004, 02:19:24 AM

it's usually about $100 for home

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: JNT on May 12, 2004, 09:46:09 AM

Quote from: schwill on May 12, 2004, 02:19:24 AM

it's usually about $100 for home

The $102 price was for a full OEM version of XP pro.

Joe

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: Uncle Jimmy on May 12, 2004, 12:11:38 PM

wheredja get it?

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: JNT on May 12, 2004, 01:34:51 PM

I don't have the link handy right now.  I can post it tonight after work.
A Google search for OEM Windows XP will bring up listings from some of the price comparison sites.

Joe

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: JNT on May 12, 2004, 08:05:09 PM

Here is the link. The price is now down to $99.75 + 6.00.

OEM  XP (http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php?masterid=477480&lot_id=486013)

Joe

Title: Re:OEM Windows XP
Post by: Willie T. on May 12, 2004, 09:29:08 PM

are you in school, or have a relative that is? i am able to pick up copies in the bookstore for $5.