Originally Posted by
peterb
The main disadvantage of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is that it is tied to the machine it is first installed on. You cannot transfer it to another, and it can cause problems later if you upgrade a component, particularly a major component.
The other snag is that you do not get support from MS. As an OEM you are responsible for providing support to your 'customer'.
As for the company you refer to, those prices do seem too good to be true, but I have no experience of them.