"JTJersey" wrote in message
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Why does the Windows 8 OEM version cost MORE than the Windows 8 Pro
Upgrade? Currently at $59.99 at Tiger Direct with OEM pricing at
$79.99? New Egg is similar. OEM has always been cheaper for system
builders, but now it seems to be reversed. Looking around I see
different product numbers for what appear to be the same version. For
example: Microsoft 3UR-00001 Windows 8 Pro, Microsoft 5VR-00001 Windows
8 Pro, both priced at $59.99 at Tiger Direct. With Windows 8RT floating
around I don't want to buy into the wrong thing.

Not really sure why the higher price, but wouldn't an OEM version be a full
version, whereas an upgrade version isn't?

You can get the upgrade from MS for $39.99US.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/...a142csvwIMlQUw

It's a download, but you can create your own DVD from it. If you have a PC
that bought after June 2, 2012 (or plan to buy one before January 31, 2013),
you can get that same upgrade for $14.99US.
https://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/en-US/
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SC Tom