What's the difference between physical disk and digital download? Why the physical disk one is more expensive?
887331
With the physical disk you can re-sale/trade-in. With the digital download you can't.
887332
The code is for the pc download "instant access" and of download are same thing don't know why they are listed separate if you are trying to get the game for a console one you need to buy a physical disk
887333
Hi BiuBiu, I can't answer you cause I don't know anything about digital game and its features or disadvantages/ advantages compared with physical game. Sorry.
1956889
They are simply different writing formats. Most drives today support both formats. There is more information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_formats
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Thanks Pete. I was considering this as I figured this was digital but I am guessing its not? Wanted to avoid the mechanics of a 3.5. I have an ssd drive in a pc I built and it screams. So this hard drive spins then I take it and is not digital as I first assumed. I see now that assumption was wrong and there is no advantage other than size. Thanks!
636849
You can download most software now or buy an external dr for about 50$. Not putting in the drive cuts down the weight and the price.
374338
None really, I've had both and never found any real pros or cons, to each his on I guess. The download can be re-issued without cost in the event of loss of data (don't let anyone tell you otherwise) so the only real benefit of the CD is an actual hard copy. But saying that the program itself is tiny so, a disk copy has always been overkill to me. I keep a mobile version on my USB at all times, so a hard copy gives me nothing.
1149565
I'm not sure if there would be a difference in installation for a store bought computer or not, I assemble/build my own desk top computers as needed. Installed the disc, without any real hang-ups or issues, thee will be a prompt during software install to select how you want to install operating, make your selection, you will need to type in your software Key number that will be on the outside of the enelope. To me it was fairly simple, After install give your self some time for updates to download and install. I hope this helps you or maybe someone else.
190059
I think FFP is for Frustration Free Packaging, so there's no difference with the actual hard drive.
1310261
Actually it is just a different way to get the game. One has the disks and the other is downloaded (no media).
166636
I noticed that the hard disk sizes were somewhat different as I looked at different systems. I chose one with a 750 gig hard disk. Plenty of free space.
1050542
I'm with Eric. Two standard discs are cheaper than one DL disc, and more reliable. The only reason to use a DL disc is if you have a single chunk of data bigger than 4.7GB that has to go on one disc. In any event, please don't buy this brand -- they're unreliable, in my painful experience.
1926573
I'd say it's just the box difference. I know it's stupid but it's true. Same goes for some import versions, price is higher and the only difference is also the box.
186250
I have this disk and I was able to download both. I can't remember if I had to download one and then the other or if they downloaded together. but I have both downloaded. I'm sorry but I don't have any solution at this time.
687310
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.
2232131
All physical media is changing. ..they are going to a flash drive disk. Its much quicker does not scratch and opens much quicker . There will be no more cds 10 years from now
530300
I ordered it so I would have the disk. I think you can purchase the download from the web if you do not want to have the disk.
196567
I would imagine it reads digital info on a CD just as it does on a DVD. The disc drive in my computer reads both and burns both. I don't see why a portable drive would act any differently.
2232955
Without any sources or documentation you can provide, you're just speculating. The FACTS are what I wrote - physical media and downloads are currently co-existing, and they have been co-existing for upwards of 7 years now.