Download vs. CD price: Why is the download price more expensive than the CD with ship price ($72 vs. $66)?
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I agree, I was just about to buy and I noticed this. I think I am going to buy this at Costco instead.
931958
From what I can find on the Microsoft site, the difference is in the packaging. It's probably just cheaper/simple cardboard packaging, so it costs less.
1198254
Well the difference is now only $24. My guess, since the Amazon listing says +$2.64 shipping, is that the $24 is the shipping cost. Can't cost only $2.64 to ship this large, 10 lbs. package. It has to be shipping costs built in.
1108541
To add to what everybody has already said below, for best results, I only use MUSIC (as opposed to DATA) CD-RWs, b/c they (CD-RWs) can be used over and over again. They are more expensive of course, but I'm fine with that.
971455
There is a download code that is sealed inside the box by the manufacturer. Shipping charge incurs so the entire box can be shipped to buyer.
1318394
You can buy it either way. I have done both. The Toontrack process at their web site is very secure, so there are a number of steps. You have to do this if you buy the physical product or the download.
738045
The regular package ships with an installation cd. If the one you buy says OS Code, you only receive the product license key and then you will have to download the software over the internet (no additional charge). The end result is the same, in most customers situations, it just a matter of preference.
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The price is now down to $95. Even $95 seems too high a price to pay considering the possibility of future data loss. Amazon hiked its price up - probably to encourage sales and boost confidence. But the negative reviews keep growing. I have decided against buying this drive. Take a look at the alternatives discussed in the comments section here: http://estrip.org/articles/tinypliny/47862.html(Click on the comment bubble to see the comments.)
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If you compare prices you'll find you can buy this upgraded unit for around the same price as the older unit if you're including shipping. In my case I didn't need $35 worth of stuff at this time... and this unit actually wound up costing me $2 less than the older one by the time shipping was paid. Pro-shopping... it's almost an artform. :D
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if your internet is slow is better to get the DVD disk version.if your internet download speed is about 5Mb/s or above then get the digital copy.my internet is pretty fast but I'm old fashion so i wanna have a copy on my shelf is all up to you want to have a disk copy or digital copy.
701525
Thanks Bobster- I was also wondering where the link to the rebate had disappeared to. Why is the price of this item so labile? Yesterday, when I ordered it, it was $299 and today it's $364!
1670147
I bought it open box so I got it in the mail. It was SO MUCH cheaper open box that if you can get one and wait, I recommend doing that. I'm not sure if a new version is downloadable or not. I'm sorry.
937211
Not to embarrass you, but the CD version was posted on the same day as the downloadable copy. They have both been available since before Christmas. In the software selection of the search engine put the title in and you will see it.
1569720
Its strange...I bought this computer at Best Buy - 3 weeks ago (4/14) for $599...its now $749 there and at Amazon.com, the price has always been this high. Thought Amazon would be the less expensive route - guess I was wrong. The computer is great for my needs, though.
887331
With the physical disk you can re-sale/trade-in. With the digital download you can't.
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I did not download directly because I was not sure of what would happen if I made errors. But the Key card allows you to download the program by entering the Product Key Number. After downloading and installing the program, keep the The Product Key Card in case somehow you loose your program due to virus or buying a new computer, etc. You keep the key card to download and install the program again.When you get the product key, they also offer you the disk for about $12.00 or $13.00. Addy
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Yeah, Amazon's got this info really messed up...I can't figure out what the difference is between this model and one $40 cheaper, as apparently they're both Atoms with 2GB and 64GB storage. The price difference would make sense if one of them had more storage (or SOMETHING), but I can't figure out what the difference is.