Business vs. Retail? What is the difference between the retail version and the business version? I have searched all over and cannot find this information. I couldn't see on Microsoft's site where they even sold two different versions. Business vs. Retail? What is the difference between the retail version and the business version? I have searched all over and cannot find this information. I couldn't see on Microsoft's... » Read More Business vs. Retail? What is the difference between the retail version and the business version? I have searched all over and cannot find this information. I couldn't see on Microsoft's site where they even sold two different versions. « Show Less
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All I can tell is that Business comes with the batteries, and Retail does not.
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Mike, thank you for responding. I know the terms of an OEM license, but since I already own a Windows 7 Ultimate retail license I was wondering if Windows 8 will have such license. That's why I was wondering if this license was different since I also know that Windows 8 has different license terms than Windows 7.
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the business comes in a brown box. the retail comes in the pretty high gloss packaging you would see at a resale location i.e. target/bestbuy. due to the reduced packaging and other small feature adjustments, the price is typically less for the business.
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I bought the disk (DVD -- note) and loaded the software to my PC... installed it to the hard disk; I prefer the disk as when I change or upgrade PCs I can reload the software -- after telling Microsoft what I am doing so they don't think I am installing a single-license version on 2 PCs. Please note that it is a DVD and does not load thru a CD-ROM. MS Word 2010 is also the last version of Word that runs on XP SP3.. Be sure of what you are buying -- disk or download; see seller's comments on whether the box/package was opened or not -- that means disk. the Word 2013 version needs Windows 7 or 8 .... Jay
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To be quite honest the only difference I can see is the packaging. The specs from Microsoft are the same for both. Retail packaging usually contains more information for consumers as business products are generally installed by IT professionals.Hotkeys can be programmed to open apps such as the calculator.the business may have a designated hotkey to open the calculator but again you can program hotkeys in your keyboard & mouse settings.
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They are essentially the same products, it really depends on whether your company is using SharePoint server as the base of its web applications. See the attached link for Microsoft's explanation of why they released two separate products which essentially are the same. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/frontpage/FX100743231033.aspx
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I had to install all of Microsoft Office (that I purchased). There may have been a trial offer, but I didn't even check because I know there wasn't any permanent version, so I just installed what I had.
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The newer versions are more complete with "new" roads added (such as newly built plats, etc); they are more complete. Other than that, everything else is the same (THANK GOD!) so if you're familiar with an older version, you won't have to re-learn anything. Sure wish Microsoft could do that with at least one version of Windows. :-)
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Microsoft did things different OEM-wise with the product SKUs for 8 and 8.1. The difference is pretty much in the legalese. I'll excerpt from this write-up here: http://www.infoworld.com/article/2612160/microsoft-windows/microsoft-kills-oem-system-builder-and-upgrade-editions-of-windows.html The author (Woody Leonhard, of Windows Secrets) will tell you a lot, but the bit that he pulled from Newegg is probably the detail you're looking for: "The OEM license allows the OEM to resell the PC. The Personal Use license is for individuals who are building (and supporting) their own PCs. Neither are transferable once on the PC, but the OEM license allows for transferring the entire PC to different users." Hope that helps!
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I have an individual version which I can put on 2-3 systems as long as I am the user (or my kids), but there are multi-user licenses available for Schools, libraries and organizations, which I would assume are corporations. They have online versions and CD versions. If you buy an individual version, you will not be able to make as many copies as you want as it it requires a license key that is checked.
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If you intend to install or use Microsoft Office, then you want the version of this product that comes with Windows 8. That version does not have Office pre-installed, but it is the correct Microsoft operating system. The Windows version costs about 60-80 more (because you are paying for a Windows license). EDIT: I see that currently, Amazon is running an MS Office ad on the same web page that shows this computer. That is misleading, because MS Office is not intended to run on the Linux operaing system. You would need a different product (such as the same device, but with Windows instead of Linux). This version has Ubuntu operating system, which is a version of Linux. Instead of Microsoft Office, you would use the (free, installed) Libre Office programs. Libre Office has a lot of capiabilities, and in most cases you can exchange documents with MS Office on another computer. Since Libre Office is also available as a free download for Windows, you can check it out with another, Windows computer.
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You can use the W8 Full or the OEM (system builder version) if you are doing a clean install and not upgrading. Difference between Full and OEM is that Full gives you both 32 and 64 bit discs in the package. OEM only gives you one, usually 64 bit.
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I believe the Microsoft store is clearing out the Windows 7 version. Amazon is selling the Windows 8 version.
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I think that is one for Quicken staff. I would think it is one or the other. Disk or download. Not sure, but disk is sometimes a little higher price than download. I choose disk because I move around to different machines and I think it would be less hassle than placing or removing the licenses on those machines.
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Like the others, I'm not sure either. I posed that question to an Asus rep on a chat session and he said they were identical, including the bundled Office. I bought a C2 version to test for compatibility with some online content, then bought quite a few more for our college after the tablet passed the test. The others were the C1 version and they had Office too with the same warranty. Packaging and included accessories also appeared the same. As the others have pointed out, there seemed to be a price difference at the retail level, but what did the extra price pay for? In any case, so far they seem to be a great value - either version.
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The main difference between Essential and Home, Office, Premium, etc are the connectivity options (e.g. USB2, firewire, etc). For a full breakdown of the options and their differences, see: http://www.wdmybook.com/en/editions/If you mean the difference between 1st and 2nd Essential Editions (smaller, lighter, no on/off switch, auto power on/off, etc), see this excellent review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDNCGQ3WR72U6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI think I'm going to wait to get a 2nd Edition Essential as I've read too many HDD failure stories with the 1st edition which I'm hoping has been corrected with the 2nd edition. The main difference between Essential and Home, Office, Premium, etc are the connectivity options (e.g. USB2, firewire, etc). For a full breakdown of the options and their differences, see: http://www.wdmybook.com/en/editions/If you mean the difference between 1st and 2nd Essential Editions (smaller, lighter, no on/off switch, auto power on/off, etc), see this excellent review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDNCGQ3WR72U6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI think I'm going to wait to get a 2nd Edition... » Read More The main difference between Essential and Home, Office, Premium, etc are the connectivity options (e.g. USB2, firewire, etc). For a full breakdown of the options and their differences, see: http://www.wdmybook.com/en/editions/If you mean the difference between 1st and 2nd Essential Editions (smaller, lighter, no on/off switch, auto power on/off, etc), see this excellent review: http://www.amazon.com/review/RDNCGQ3WR72U6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI think I'm going to wait to get a 2nd Edition Essential as I've read too many HDD failure stories with the 1st edition which I'm hoping has been corrected with the 2nd edition. « Show Less
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I really don't know the difference, but what I bought works fine, and I have not had any problems. If ever there is added software, just delete the installation program after you have it running, but keep the disc in case of any failures or having to reinstall.