Posted by Herbie on 11/11/99 11:36

On Wed, 4 Jan 2006 19:22:48 -0000, "Tricky Dicky"
<tricky@nospam.clara.co.uk> wrote:

>Can anyone explain the difference between retail and non-retail when it
>comes to PC components? I am trying to source a new PCI graphics card and
>Amazon have a *retail* GeForce FX5200 for 37.85 and a *non-retail* for
>65.61. Reading the specs they look identical except different part numbers
>are quoted
>
>Why would anyone opt for the expensive product if the cheaper one is
>identical? Or am I missing something?
>
>All thoughts & advice appreciated
>
>Tricky
>
From http://www.computeractive.co.uk/interactive/jargonbuster

OEM
Short for original equipment manufacturer, which refers to components
sold to manufacturers purely for incorporation in complete systems.
Often, OEM parts are similar to those sold retail, but may be cheaper
or sold with different software.

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