Non-OEM media center edition?

[mrbagrat]

Is there a reliable location where I could buy MCE non-OEM? My local computer store has it for about 2-300$. Is there a place where I could get it cheaper off the net? If no, should I just get the OEM version?

Also, I need some help on this. If you know anything, please post.

http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=39313

 

[ahajv4life]

look at www.newegg.com? I'm just about sure it's the preferred vendor of this forum.

 

[mrbagrat]

First place I checked...only OEM. Tiger Direct has it cheaper, so I would probably buy it there if nothing comes up.

 

[Geoff]

Why dont you want OEM?

 

[mrbagrat]

Dont the non OEM come with all the drivers and manuals and stuff you need? Mind, if they're too expensive I will get OEM.

 

[Geoff]

The only difference is you dont get all that fancy packaging, you just get the CD, and the quick-start guide.

 

[diduknowthat]

Dont the non OEM come with all the drivers and manuals and stuff you need? Mind, if they're too expensive I will get OEM.

drivers and manuals? We're talking OS here, not hardware

 

[palmmann]

i wouldn't pay 300, here it is for 115

 

[mrbagrat]

Alright, I'll just get the OEM, now that I know whats in it.

 

[m3incorp]

Microsoft only allows MCE to be sold two ways.

#1. Preinstalled on a a Windows MCE machine. (equals OEM)
#2. Sold as OEM

Even Microsofts online store doesn't offer MCE. If you do a search, you will find that MCE was released, the announcement made by Microsoft of the only way to get it.