if Retail an't good what is good OEM ...somethig
2007-02-20 11:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Well, retail is a ripoff for more then 1 reason. First of all, when you can run a spyware scan before ever going online, or loading anything else, and you find 70+ low-high rated spyware preloaded into your computer, thats not good. When you have a computer that has 1gig ram, 3.2 processor, and it runs slower then a 512mb ram, 855mhz p3 processor, theres a problem there. The reason is all the preinstalled crap they add prior to you buying. HP, Compaq Sony, Gateway, etc., all of them preload stuff on.
When I bought my Sony, I had sony everything, and when I reinstalled windows, I had to go to sony's website and download all the drivers again, all the programs, everything for it to work. A friend, who built his own computer, installs XP, and all the drivers for everything are found and loaded through Xp, not Sony, or Hp, or whatever other company.
If you like a certain type of computer, get all the stats, specs, all that, find all the peices on Newegg, or Tigerdirect, you can build the same PC for alot less cause your bypassing everyone. Every computer ive seen that was purchased retail, has been nothing but problems. The many custom made ones have little, if any, problems.
Its safer, cleaner, cheaper, and smarter to build your own instead of buying a prebuilt one.
2007-02-20 11:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mashu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retail packs usually come complete with a manufacturer
approved heatsink.and fan, a shiny sticker, and some
documentation.
In the case of OEM products, you get the chip only,
and have to supply the other parts yourself.
The benefit of the former, taking say, AMD chips as
an example? Convenience + a 3 year warranty.
The downside? There really isn't one. Most supplier
prices match that of OEM + extra parts.
The benefit of the latter, flexibility.
The downside? No real warranty if you mess up in
your choice of additional components.
HTH.
2007-02-20 11:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how does asking THAT question make them a bad customer? does the computer have it on there? is it clearly marked on the screen or placcard? if it isn't clearly labeled with XP... versus Vista, then you are the one in the wrong...anyway you are in the position which demands that you have more patience. I'm no retailer, but i have done a stint at retail. answering the tame questions like that is part of the job. having a customer tell you how to do the tasks associated with special orders (and have them be all wrong) IS a "bad customer". to this point you aren't dealing with a bad customer, you seem to be dealing with your lack of patience.
2016-05-24 00:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Vernieke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retail is a rip off!
Go to newegg.com and order from them they are great, you can read reviews about the items you buy and they have a great interface on their site that allows you to drill down on exactly what you are looking for.
2007-02-20 11:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by mybestemail69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who say that are giant nerds who want to sound smart. Retail CPUs are a viable option for the average consumer.
2007-02-20 11:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by The Reverend AG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋