Retail Box
Retail software including the box; exact same packaging and
contents as found in large retail stores.
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Mail Order Packaging
All contents of retail box packaged for mail order shipment (packaging can vary from
white box, brown box, manila envelope or shrink pack)
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Jewel Case
Retail software encased in a plastic jewel case with color
inserts. May or may not include a small users guide (usually electronic files or help menu in the CD)
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CD & Manual
CD only is shipped with paper manual. CD may be shrink wrapped
in paper sleeve or jewel case along with the manual.
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White Box
All contents of the original retail box are included. This may include jewel cases, manuals, registration card, quick reference card, installation guides and in some cases advertising materials. If it came with the original retail box, it will be included.
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CD Only / CD with Keycode
CD only in paper sleeve (usually electronic files or help menu in the CD) / CD
Only with keycode is the same but the authentic keycode is
included with the software.
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OEM
OEM refers to Original Equipment Manufacturer packaging. OEM is
software that was intended to be sold as part of an bulk shipment
but has been split up for resale (the text on the CD face might
display this same information). The OEM products are of the same
quality and often carry the same manufacturer warranty as their
retail counterparts (the single-pack). Unless otherwise noted OEM titles ship as CD Only.
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DVD Style Case
CD or DVD is shipped in a DVD Case (similar to movie rental cases) and can
contain paper inserts however may not contain a manual.
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Color CD Card Pack
CD is encased in a tri- (or bi) fold full color cardboard sleeve. Does not contain paper manual, but does
contain help files on CD.
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Academic
Functionally identical to the Full Retail version. Usually comes with
full retail box, manuals, and registration. Also called "Student
/ Teacher Edition," by some manufacturers. Possible limitations
on upgrades.
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