Retail or OEM?

[playgroundtwister]

I'm about to purchase two Norton Internet Security 2002 retail when I came upon some OEM version. It was less than half of what I would pay for a retail but from what I read, it only comes with three months of update. Even if I pay to extend the updates for 1 year, it would still be cheaper to go with the OEM.

I know it wouldn't come with a manual or box but will the OEM comes with tech support? Would you recommend buying the OEM or just go for the retail? Keep in mind it would be like 2 OEM= 1 retail.

Please advice. Thanks.

 

[PowerYoga]

i'd go with the oem... money is precious
besides, it offers the same features as the retail, just without the pretty box and manuals.

i'm not sure about the technical support and the warranty though, somebody clarify that up please.

 

[alrocky]

The OEM CD-only version of Norton Internet Security 2002 @ JCSsoftware.com for $18.95 seems to offer one year of free internet security updates. I think it's a relatively simple program and you really shouldn't need tech support for it.

FYI, Norton SystemWorks 2002 Pro (CD only) is available for $13.95.

 

[ojai00]

Like PowerYoga said, money is precious. There is not really that much of a difference between OEM and Retail. And like alrocky said, you don't really need tech support for NIS2002. You can also save yourself some money and download a copy of Tiny Personal Firewall or ZoneAlarm. Hope this helps.

 

[4824guy]

Yes, the OEM versionn is better, and more cost effective for you.

 

[playgroundtwister]

Considering that I'll be buying 3 sets of NIS2002 and Winfax pro for 3 different systems, that's a considerable amount of savings.
Thanks for the replies

 

[alrocky]

If you only need Norton's Personal Firewall 2002, you can get it retail bundled with SystemWorks 2002 at CompUSA this week 10-16 for $10 after MIRs.