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[Hyperluminal]

So I've been looking to get a copy of Microsoft OneNote. It normally costs $200, though I have a $100 rebate that I got when I bought Office 2003. Now I've been looking for better prices online, and found a few. CDW had it for like $100, but it seemed like it was a bulk license. Now Gateway (http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/Software_316896/Business+_A1_+Home+Office_316897/Word+Processing_381972/1531179_proddetail.htm?ref=merch) seems to be selling it for $49.99. Is this right? There seems to be nothing about bulk licenses, or it being an educational version (which costs $50 too).

This is a really good price. In fact, if I got this and sent in my $100 rebate, I'd make $50. So does there seem to be anything wrong with it? I'm sure I can trust Gateway not to sell warez or anything, so that's not an issue. But am I missing anything? I guess I could try calling them and asking them, but I have a sore throat, and my voice is hoarse, so I'd rather not... ;)

[aroma]

After a quick bit of searching, I belive the product they are showing (SKU S26-00163) is for the academic version, althought it doesn't appear to be advertised as such on Gateway's page. I'm assuming this is an oversite on their part.

- Aaron

[Hyperluminal]

Yeah, I think you're right.. the SKU for the retail one does seem to be different, too. Thanks for finding that though, probably saved me some hassle... :)

[Jon Westfall]

Score yourself a part-time teaching job at a university and enjoy academic discounts, and the ability to enlighten young computer souls! 0X

[Hyperluminal]

Score yourself a part-time teaching job at a university and enjoy academic discounts, and the ability to enlighten young computer souls! 0X
Hmm.. not a bad idea... :p

[DrtyBlvd]

Err... Even better, visit Ebay and pay $40 for a new unopened pro one... :?:

Actually, this seems an opportune moment to ask what the differences between these things are - I just had a trawl out of curiousity, and there is the 'Academic', the 'OEM', etc etc etc... Some are obviously, shall we say, "Grey" imports, but others appear to be authentic... :?:

[Hyperluminal]

Thanks. Though the least I've seen it for on eBay is like $60, which is close enough to paying $180 from Amazon and getting $100 back from my Office 2003 rebate, which would make it $80 total, for me to just buy it new.
Where did you see it for $40?

[DrtyBlvd]

http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/SaleSearch?sokeywordredirect=1&ht=1&satitle=onenote&from=R8&sosortproperty=3&sosortorder=2

Ah - Catch - 35 £, not $...

[Hyperluminal]

Ah, yeah. So at the current bid, it's the equivalent of about US$61.
Thanks anyway though... :)

[David Prahl]

I saw a Microserf do a demo of OneNote - VERY cool! If I had a decent laptop or tablet PC I would use every day to take notes and organize my thoughts (both of them :lol: ).

A very cool product. Is $49.99 for academic pricing normal?

[Hyperluminal]

Yup, $50 if you're a college student (not K-12).
They apparently even sell copies at some college libraries, but you can buy it online at places like Academic Superstore (www.academicsuperstore.com) or Creation Engine (www.creationengine.com)...

[David Prahl]

Cool! Once we get "Laptop Thoughts" up and going maybe I can get a review unit (to keep). :D

Merry Christmas, everyone!