What is the difference between these two modems?

[ratchet]

The OEM is $15 less plus free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...y=18&SpeTabStoreType=5

 

[r_manic]

Hey ratchet, between which two modems? I only see one link in your post, which doesn't work btw.

 

[ratchet]

Interesting, it was working! Motorola 5101. Retail $55/OEM$40!

 

[r_manic]

Try clicking on the link on your post. It leads to a page saying "Thank you for visiting Newegg.com. We apologize for your inconvenience. The page you requested is unavailable."

EDIT: If we're to use OEM copies of operating systems as a guide, OEM modems are "tied" to the motherboard you're using; you only have a license to use that modem with that motherboard, so once the mobo goes kaput, you technically can't use the modem anywhere else. That's why it's cheaper.

 

[ratchet]

Try clicking on the link on your post. It leads to a page saying "Thank you for visiting Newegg.com. We apologize for your inconvenience. The page you requested is unavailable."

EDIT: If we're to use OEM copies of operating systems as a guide, OEM modems are "tied" to the motherboard you're using; you only have a license to use that modem with that motherboard, so once the mobo goes kaput, you technically can't use the modem anywhere else. That's why it's cheaper.

Thank You!