Hi i read the faq on oem vista, searched for old posts with "used vista" as term but didnt get what i was looking for. Im in Japan now and i am looking for a new vista home edition 64 bit for my new build.
I have some questions
for oem versions basic goes for $120 brand new and $160 for premium. Is the difference worth it for premium with regards to performance. - id like to save as much money as possible. I understand in america its only a $20 difference so its pretty easy to just go for premium. $40 dollars makes me think twice.
if i understand correctly if i buy an oem version a future upgrade and thus replacement of my mohterboard will lead to it being deactivated. I will have to call microsoft and say my old board was defective and i dont want to replace it because it caused me a lot of hassle or its no longer manufactured blah blah blah to get it reactivated.
Ive spotted a non oem retail version on yahoo auctions. Its used. Is it legal for the seller to sell it on assuming he wipes it off his computer and will there be any problems me reusing the key on my pc (there would if it were oem)?
any tips / pointers greatly appreciated. (ps im not a student so cant qualify for the cheap uni deal)
I have some questions
for oem versions basic goes for $120 brand new and $160 for premium. Is the difference worth it for premium with regards to performance. - id like to save as much money as possible. I understand in america its only a $20 difference so its pretty easy to just go for premium. $40 dollars makes me think twice.
if i understand correctly if i buy an oem version a future upgrade and thus replacement of my mohterboard will lead to it being deactivated. I will have to call microsoft and say my old board was defective and i dont want to replace it because it caused me a lot of hassle or its no longer manufactured blah blah blah to get it reactivated.
Ive spotted a non oem retail version on yahoo auctions. Its used. Is it legal for the seller to sell it on assuming he wipes it off his computer and will there be any problems me reusing the key on my pc (there would if it were oem)?
any tips / pointers greatly appreciated. (ps im not a student so cant qualify for the cheap uni deal)