xp prof upgrade

[gergever]

compusa has it for $120 after 'instant savings', is this a good deal, or can it be found for less?

link

 

[JohnG86]

Try Newegg.com, get the OEM version.

 

[MrChad]

That seems like a solid price for a retail copy of XP Pro. I'd prefer to have a retail license over an OEM.

 

[Insidious]

Originally posted by: MrChad
That seems like a solid price for a retail copy of XP Pro. I'd prefer to have a retail license over an OEM.

why?

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: Insidious

Originally posted by: MrChad
That seems like a solid price for a retail copy of XP Pro. I'd prefer to have a retail license over an OEM.

why?

OEM licenses are tied to the machine, while retail licenses are tied to the buyer. If he decides that he wants to get a new PC down the road and use his copy of XP on that machine, he can transfer the OS and still comply with the terms of the license agreement.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Holy smokes, that's a flaming-good price, for a "legit" retail WinXP Pro copy, AFAIK. Hmm.

Wonder if MS is doing some sort of un-advertised "back to school" promotion or something. There doesn't appear to be any sort of bundle-purchase requirement alongside that, just a straight $80 off from CUSA. Wonder who's absorbing the hit, MS or CUSA.

Edit: It's the "upgrade" version, and is OOS right now.

 

[Insidious]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Holy smokes, that's a flaming-good price, for a "legit" retail WinXP Pro copy, AFAIK. Hmm.

Wonder if MS is doing some sort of un-advertised "back to school" promotion or something. There doesn't appear to be any sort of bundle-purchase requirement alongside that, just a straight $80 off from CUSA. Wonder who's absorbing the hit, MS or CUSA.

Edit: It's the "upgrade" version, and is OOS right now.

--Microsoft owns CompUSA--

 

[mhhwa]

That's a good price for Windows XP Pro - even the upgrade version. You could attempt to find an OEM version for cheaper off of Bizrate.com, however.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Insidious
--Microsoft owns CompUSA--

Since when? I thought some Mexican-owned retail chain bought CUSA?

Edit: While searching for info on this, I found this amusing customer story.

 

[alrocky]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Holy smokes, that's a flaming-good price, for a "legit" retail WinXP Pro copy, AFAIK. Hmm.

Wonder if MS is doing some sort of un-advertised "back to school" promotion or something. There doesn't appear to be any sort of bundle-purchase requirement alongside that, just a straight $80 off from CUSA. Wonder who's absorbing the hit, MS or CUSA.

Edit: It's the "upgrade" version, and is OOS right now.

The web site used to say Out of stock, as in not available for online purchase, but if you had entered your zip code, you would've found local stores with available stock. Web site presently states Available for In Store Pick Up only. All my local stores showed inventory the last couple of days.

Tried to price match with Best Buy with their Reward Zone card but they balked because the ad stated "Instant Savings." What a crock. May go back with just receipt and try again.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: alrocky
Tried to price match with Best Buy with their Reward Zone card but they balked because the ad stated "Instant Savings." What a crock. May go back with just receipt and try again.

LOL. Search for my BestBuy rant in the HotDeals forum archives. Lots of material there.