[Hidden-tech] macbook, parallels, xp vs. vista

[Shawn Fumo]

If you do end up going with Parallels, Newegg has XP Pro SP3 for about $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116515

They also have Home edition for $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116511

I don't think you're going to get all that much cheaper than those
prices for a legit copy. The difference between OEM and Retail for
windows is basically that you're not supposed to ever install it on a
different machine than the first one you put it on (and it doesn't
come in a nice box). It's what a hardware manufacturer (or local
builder) would use to install on a machine they're selling to someone.

Shawn


On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 11:46 AM, andrew bellak
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> Well my dell laptop is dying (something smoked even) so I bought a macbook, 2.4 gHz, 2 GB, 250 GB hard drive to replace it.
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> I want to run Outlook w/Business Contact Mgr. (BCM) because I'm used to Outlook and I'll need to interface seamlessly with Office's Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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> My current thinking and advice is to get Parallels, XP (Pro?), and Office with BCM.  Office Pro includes BCM.  Vista seems newer, probably more buggy, and more expensive.
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> If the collective wisdom H-T wisdom agrees, what's the difference between OEM versions of MS software vs. 'retail' versions?
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> Does this price on XP Pro seem too good to be true at $55? - http://cdsfu.com/index.php?categoryID=87, Office 2007 w/BCM runs $110 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WEJYM4/ref=nosim/?tag=pricegrabber2-soft-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B000WEJYM4&linkCode=asn
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