Anyone bought from these people?

Well I googled "vista ultimate cheap" and one of the sponsered links sent me here however, I have never heard of these people before, and therefore do not know if they are legitimate, has anyone had any buisness with them before?

Thanks

Not sure, but, OEM software from ebuyer is like half their price so it's a bit of a no brainer.

On closer inspection.

No phone number and no address.

Steer well clear.

ok, I was thinking it was a little strange that there was no phone or address, and as for the OEM OS being cheaper, I want the retail so I can install the OS more than once.

You can install OEM more than once.

Reviews I have seen for Vista OEM say it only allows you to active the product once, and microsoft won't unlock it again.

Yep ...... listen to Dave and keep clear.

I found out the following, if you need any convincing :

Domain name:
bestpricedbrands.co.uk
Registrant:
Jaivin Karnani
Registrant type:
Unknown
Registrant's address:
56 E Holly Street, Suite 220W
Pasadena
CA
91104
US

Fake WHOIS details, the given address is a lingerie store in the US.

So if your hard drive crashes you have to buy it again. That's nuts.

I'm sure someone told me the same about XP but I reactive XP OEM all the time.

Yea, apparently miscrosoft have become stricter about Vista, because you could re-activate Xp many times (I got mine unlocked again before) but apparently they refuse to do that for Vista.

I find that hard to believe, I'm pretty sure they can tell when you first register what hardware you have.

Then they know if it is being used on a new machine or the same one.

Like I said I have never heard of this or had a problem, and I reactivate windows every single day.

But I guess if you are worried pay the price, scare tactics IMO.

I just found this, over at hardforum.com ... credits go to Zardos :

When you buy OEM, you need to understand what you're getting.

OEM editions of Windows don't come in pretty boxes, nor do they include manuals. Of course, a real "manual" has never shipped with Windows, and chances are, if you're interested in OEM software, you don't need what passes for a manual these days, anyway. And the pretty box... well, that's not really worth much anyway, is it? Rest assured, though: the software on the disc is the same as that found in any retail edition.

There are some gotchas, though. OEM software cannot be returned once opened. There are no exceptions. You open it, you've bought it.

OEM software is also tied to the motherboard it is first installed on. Unlike the retail versions of Windows which can be transferred to a new computer, OEM versions are not transferable. What about upgrading hardware? Microsoft says that anything is fair game, except the motherboard. Replacing the motherboard in a computer results in a "new personal computer," which the company considers to be synonymous with a transfer. It's not permitted with an OEM edition of Windows.

Nevertheless, I've known users who got around this limitation by calling Microsoft and reporting that their motherboards died when they wanted to build a new computer. It is Microsoft's policy to allow motherboard swaps in instances where a system is defective or has suffered a hardware failure. But you shouldn't bank on this approach; there's no guarantee it will work and, well, liars don't get ice cream. Also, while retail versions of Vista include both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, OEM versions are specific. You get one or the other. This follows from the per device restriction. The end result is that OEM versions may not be that attractive to users who frequently build new computers from the ground up.

Then there's support. Technically, OEM versions of Windows get first-tier support from the system builders who put the OEM software on your machine. In the case of Mom & Pop Computers, that means M&P is your first support hit. In the case of you buying OEM software for yourself, technically this means that you're your own support. What does this really mean? Retail Vista comes with 90 days of free support. OEM edition users don't get that, but paid support is still an option, should you need it.

A few points here to remember :

1. the license is tied to the mobo, albeit, it's probably easy to overcome
2. OEM versions are either 32bit or 64 bit (not both)

Hope this is useful

Good info.

Yea, good info, thanks, hmm, I might go OEM then, as the main upgrade I will use is going SLI with another 8800GTX, and if it's tied to the motherboard it should be fine, and afterall I've had XP for about 6 years now, and in another 6 years, there will most likley be another version of windows out (if there isn't by the time I can afford to get Vista)

@Dave: how come you re-active windows every day?