Why does download cost twice as much as disc?
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I just looked it up again and Insee that it's $28 if you have a Prime membership and $59 if you don't. From what I see, that's the same for either a disc or download. I prefer the download for two reasons: 1. The software key and download link are stored for you through Amazon and 2. It's easier to install across multiple platforms. Again, I am seeing the difference in the price if you are a Prime member or not, I don't see anywhere else where it's different. I might not be looking at the same thing you are....
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The retail package comes with both discs, your choice of installation. Same concept applies for Windows Vista - Windows 8. As for digital download, your choice as the product key looks at the edition regardless of architecture.
515809
I purchased a license with no disc. There was no deadline to download, but it is for only one PC. Amazon keeps record of your purchase in your registered account, that you create at time of purchase, on Amazon's site. This protects you if something happens and you need to reinstall the program. I also saved the download to my Dropbox on the cloud.
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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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I don't think you can download it to two devices without paying twice. But I believe you can pay extra to get it on disk, and then install on more than one computer from the disk. I wish I had gotten the disk format, because I downloaded it and can now only use it on one computer.
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Most programs are Web download based now - much of the industry is moving this way. We decided to purchase a external USB DVD/Blu ray burner. Works wonders!
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That is normal. The system reserves a portion for "operating overhead." Only the difference is available. I have 4 gb installed, 2 x 2; only 3.0 is available.
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i'm pretty sure that you have to use the disk every time. i got the downloadable version and it is a lot better because u can download it on any computer once you have your origin account.
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The version I bought came with a CD disk in the box. Make sure of what the ad says, because some may be a download only, with no CD.
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you get the disk, otherwise should be similar. I like the disk so would rather pay more.
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I typically purchase the disc version over the download version for this very reason. I install it, and then pass it on to my brother and sister who who it for both of their families. Since it has 5 federal e-files included, we all e-file at no cost (and still have 2 e-files remaining that go unused). When you pass on the disc you will need to also provide them the Key Code that came in the box as this is what is used to determine how many e-files you have lest. We have been doing this for the past 3 or 4 years.
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Sorry for the late response - I load software either via external media (hard drive of thumb drive) or via Internet/cloud. It's a one-time inconvenience I gladly put up with for the savings in size/weight.
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it doesn't normally cost anywhere close. It's $149.99 direct from buttkicker or $129 at other outlets. Those prices are for the version 2 which fixed an issue with the power amp overheating on the version 1 (this one makes no reference to version so one must assume he is selling the first version). Some goofballs price items this way so they can make people feel that they are getting a deal by posting the amazon link and then asking $300 or some funky number.
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my only suggestion is to double check on your security systems.perhaps your anti malware or virus or wall is putting a halt to the download.other than that? it could be a bum disk.
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Its $70 for the physical upgrade disk...$40 is for the upgrade download (no disk, just a one-time use download link)...Amazon is selling the disk, not the link...Great for system restoration purposes...
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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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I think it's just that retailers get more leeway on what to charge for boxes, whereas the digital download price is set by the manufacturer.You'll see the same thing all the time with books. The hard copy will come out for like $20 with a $15 digital download and then a few months later you can get the hard copy for $12 and the digital download is still $15. Amazon could cut the price of the book but not the digital version.