oem dvd drive

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arjay18

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Hi,newbie here so please bear with me :)

My computer broke and I had to have certain parts changed,the thing is,the repairman put an oem dvd drive in my machine,brand new.The question is;I thought oem items where supposedly for brand new machines only? Is this legal?
 
OEM equipment is intended for OEM use, but pieces often find their way around the supply chain. :) Many online retailers sell OEM equipment that have been overstocked or discontinued; the practice is legal.
 
I've never had a problem w/ an OEM drive. Actually sometimes it benefits you ... 1) they can be a bit cheaper than retail versions 2) you don't get the extra crap that comes in retail boxes. For instance TDK retail drives bundle Roxio software .. I don't need that crap :)
 
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The drives are also IDENTICAL to the packaged versions. They usually come in a simple plastic bag. I have basically assembled my PC with OEM components. As has been already mentioned, they are cheaper, avoid the usual fuss (cheap cables+unnecessary software) and offer the same end result. So go the platinum way, go the OEM way :).

JAN :D
 
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