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smith
I saw there are hardware of OEM & Retail on Newegg.com. What is the
difference then? Which one is better?
difference then? Which one is better?
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Og
smith said:I saw there are hardware of OEM & Retail on Newegg.com. What is the
difference then? Which one is better?
Today is a good day to learn how to find your own answers to your beginner
questions which have nothing to do with the topic of this Newsgroup:
1. Type http://www.google.com/ into your favorite browser
2. Press the "Enter" button on your keyboard
3. In the Google Search bar, type "OEM"
4. Press the "Enter" button on your keyboard
5. Read all about it
Steve
S
smith
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer. It is a common knowledge. No need to
search for it.
What confused me is What is difference bt OEM & Retail in hardware market
/on Newegg.com?
search for it.
What confused me is What is difference bt OEM & Retail in hardware market
/on Newegg.com?
L
Leythos
"smith" said:What is difference bt OEM & Retail in hardware market
In hardware, as in Video cards, OEM often have slower processors than
their Retail versions.
OEM CPU's don't normally include a Heat sink and Fan in the package, as
the OEM buys a bulk LOT of CPU's in a tray.
OEM Motherboards, well, their all OEM.
OEM Drives - they normally mean you have to get RMA/Support from the
vendor you purchased them through instead of the Mfgr. I had a number of
Dell computers with failed drives, but, Western Digital would not
replace them directly, I had to get them replaced via Dell, and since
the computer was out of warranty they would not replace them - even
though the drive was still under warranty. Some OEM drives has a lesser
warranty than Retail drives.
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smith
Here in Asia the wholesaler seems to pack the products and give the warranty
for customers themselves instead of the Manufacturer. Normally it would give
3y ~5y of warranty.
So the warrantied and packed drives are all belong to "Retail" category?
for customers themselves instead of the Manufacturer. Normally it would give
3y ~5y of warranty.
So the warrantied and packed drives are all belong to "Retail" category?
J
Jonny
smith said:I saw there are hardware of OEM & Retail on Newegg.com. What is the
difference then? Which one is better?
I gave up on that a few years ago because of disparities between both
manufacturers, vendors and resellers of hardware. I won't buy anything
unless the entire contents of the package is divulged, especially an
internet store. More specific, the better I like it.
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Leythos
"smith" said:Here in Asia the wholesaler seems to pack the products and give the warranty
for customers themselves instead of the Manufacturer. Normally it would give
3y ~5y of warranty.
So the warrantied and packed drives are all belong to "Retail" category?
Retail means it comes in a box, directly from the mfgr, with support
normally from the mfgr.
Repackaged by an OEM does not make something retail.
F
Folk
Today is a good day to learn how to find your own answers to your beginner
questions which have nothing to do with the topic of this Newsgroup:
1. Type http://www.google.com/ into your favorite browser
2. Press the "Enter" button on your keyboard
3. In the Google Search bar, type "OEM"
4. Press the "Enter" button on your keyboard
5. Read all about it
Steve
Who died and left you god of microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware?
Mommy not give you enough tit?
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Guest
Typically Retail means packaged with instructions, cables, software, and
other extras, so that when you buy it "off the shelf" it has everything in
the box you need to phsycally install it and get it running. OEM are usally
"bare bones" meaning that you may not get cables, maybe a basic driver - no
additional software, perhaps no installaiton instructions, and off course, no
fancy box. be careful to understand what comes in the plain white OEM box.
OEM is typically cheaper, but you do need to know what you are doing to
install the part. The Retail version is generally designed for the person who
may not have done this before.
In either case, a manufacturer's warranty will generally apply. There may be
restrictions on returns though.
It is always wise to fully understand the return policy when buying a
component...
other extras, so that when you buy it "off the shelf" it has everything in
the box you need to phsycally install it and get it running. OEM are usally
"bare bones" meaning that you may not get cables, maybe a basic driver - no
additional software, perhaps no installaiton instructions, and off course, no
fancy box. be careful to understand what comes in the plain white OEM box.
OEM is typically cheaper, but you do need to know what you are doing to
install the part. The Retail version is generally designed for the person who
may not have done this before.
In either case, a manufacturer's warranty will generally apply. There may be
restrictions on returns though.
It is always wise to fully understand the return policy when buying a
component...
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smith
Or can they require the parts sellers to install parts for extra service? It
is the situation here in Asia...
is the situation here in Asia...
G
Guest
When you buy online in the US, it is your responsibility to get the parts
installed, either by yourself or by taking them to a shop. If you buy it from
a shop, they can do it of course. Either way, it is an extra cost. If you are
going to have a professional install the part for you, then i would go with
an OEM part and save the cost of the part.
installed, either by yourself or by taking them to a shop. If you buy it from
a shop, they can do it of course. Either way, it is an extra cost. If you are
going to have a professional install the part for you, then i would go with
an OEM part and save the cost of the part.