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atomicmonkey101
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Hi Everyone,

 

I think I can put this in here because it is news and it isnt really about the operating system itself. I dont know if this applies to anywhere else in the world, but, in Vancouver at least, Windows 8 Pro ($249) is on sale for $69. Its a heck of a deal, the only catch is that you have to be a student or teacher, in high school or college.

 

I picked it up just because I have never seen an OS that cheap, plus I need a copy for a new build.

 

 

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nevermind

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There is OEM and a copy for mutliple machines, an OEM copy is locked with the hardware you originally install it on.

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Sorr

 

is it an OEM copy...

No, it is legit windows.

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There is OEM and a copy for mutliple machines, an OEM copy is locked with the hardware you originally install it on.

 

K thanks. No it isnt oem. it is a legit windows 8 disc from microsoft.

  i5 4440, 8GB 1600 mhz, Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H, SX900 128gb SSD, 850w 80+ Gold, FD R4, 270

 

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K thanks. No it isnt oem. it is a legit windows 8 disc from microsoft.

 

You can get a legitimate OEM copy from Microsoft...

 

OEM-http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550

There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Just some helpful stuff: You're - You are, Your - Your car, They're - They are, Their - Their car, There - Over there.

 

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if it is for teachers and students only, it could explain why there is a huge discount, even though it is not oem....

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No I dont believe it is an OEM.

 

Do you have a link from where you bought it ?

There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Just some helpful stuff: You're - You are, Your - Your car, They're - They are, Their - Their car, There - Over there.

 

Folding @ Home Install Guide and Links | My Build

 

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Hey im an student! But in Denmark :(

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I am sorry, but there is no special.

This is just student pricing of Windows 8: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msca/en_CA/pdp/productID.273511300

Just go on Microsoft Store for your region, and click on "Student" to know the student offers of your region.

 

Here is for Denmark (kr. 449,00): http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/da_DK/cat/ThemeID.30303100/categoryID.59874900

 

If your University department or College is registered to MSNDAA / DreamSpark, you have Windows for free waiting for download, among with all other Microsoft software available for free (except Office.. I guess Microsoft needs to make money on you, somehow... But it does have OneNote for free on it)

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Or better yet, get it for free on Dreamspark. I have yet to use both my windows 7 and 8 keys.

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I bought windows 8 pro a few months back for $69 using my university email address.  Bought online.  It is not OEM but you get a product key and I have since swapped it to another computer no problem.

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I am sorry, but there is no special.

This is just student pricing of Windows 8: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msca/en_CA/pdp/productID.273511300

Just go on Microsoft Store for your region, and click on "Student" to know the student offers of your region.

 

Here is for Denmark (kr. 449,00): http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/da_DK/cat/ThemeID.30303100/categoryID.59874900

 

If your University department or College is registered to MSNDAA / DreamSpark, you have Windows for free waiting for download, among with all other Microsoft software available for free (except Office.. I guess Microsoft needs to make money on you, somehow... But it does have OneNote for free on it)

 

That isnt the product.....

  i5 4440, 8GB 1600 mhz, Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H, SX900 128gb SSD, 850w 80+ Gold, FD R4, 270

 

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Do you have a link from where you bought it ?

 

here it is.

 

http://www.staples.ca/en/Microsoft-Windows-8-Pro-English/product_959865_2-CA_1_20001?externalize=certona

 

It doesnt say on sale on the website. The deal I saw was in a flyer. But that is indeed the product I bought.

  i5 4440, 8GB 1600 mhz, Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H, SX900 128gb SSD, 850w 80+ Gold, FD R4, 270

 

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That is exactly the product! :)

It's no special offer... it's the student offer (not that its not special already).

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