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Sometimes Best Buy has exclusive models that have specific software put on there by the manufacturer. You can usually verify if you are getting one of those mod
by metiscus 8y ago
Sometimes Best Buy has exclusive models that have specific software put on there by the manufacturer. You can usually verify if you are getting one of those models by googling the full model number to see if there are other sellers than Best Buy out there.
- emodendroket 8y agoWalmart is famous for doing this with all manner of goods (usually their version has some sacrifices to achieve a lower price).
- 3rdAccount 8y agoChromebooks from anywhere including Walmart are of course free of any crap.
- emodendroket 8y agoThey probably have slightly different hardware to keep a price edge. But anyway, to anyone on HN I'd think bundled software is pretty much a non-issue; I've always installed Windows fresh and I feel like doing that isn't a big deal if you are technical.
- scarface74 8y agoWhere do you get a free non OEM install of Windows if you aren’t an MSDN subscriber?
- emodendroket 8y agoWell, I am an MSDN subscriber. But if you aren't, can't you get a "recovery disc" from Microsoft somewhere and then use the serial on the label? I can recall doing something like this in the past.
- metiscus 8y agoIf it is Windows 10, you can do so here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Otherwise https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8IS... https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7