Discount
computers and components typically may not carry the same warranty
as regular stock items, and return polices are generally not as
liberal. So be sure you know what you want before you order.
Discount
Systems & Components at Regular Computer Sources
You
can find discount computer systems and components by shopping
in the regular online computer store for somewhat slower processors
or budget versions of CPU chips such as the Celeron from Intel
or the Duron from AMD and the motherboards that support them.
Surplus
Computer Sources
Surplus
computer equipment is manufacturer and corporate excess, overstock,
and slightly obsolete inventories generally obtained in large
quantities at substantially discounted prices. These savings are
passed on to you. But warranties and return policies are not as
liberal on surplus products.
Like
discount hardware, discount software is generally a release or
two behind the most current release or version. You get discount
prices on these titles because manufacturers are attempting to
move the last of their older inventory now that a new release
is on the street.
Warning
- When you are shopping for discount software watch out for Internet
vendors selling pirated or bootleg versions.
You
will not receive support for pirated versions and may be liable
for purchasing and using it. If the price seems too good to be
true, it probably is. The software sold here is true discount
software and is not pirated.