Universe Direct becomes Microsoft OEM refurbisher

Issued by Universe Direct

Johannesburg, 13 Jul 2010

Universe Direct, together with its sister companies MICO & DC Imports, has signed the first OEM Refurbisher Agreement with Microsoft.

Buying a refurbished computer from a Microsoft OEM Refurbisher is a great choice. You get a cost-effective and reliable computer preinstalled with genuine Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Choose from the following options: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, R149 ex vat; Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32- or 64-bit), R499 ex vat; Microsoft Server 2003 (32- or 64-bit) with 5 CALS, R1 499 ex vat. Microsoft Office Basic 2007 is available at R449 ex vat.

Only genuine Microsoft Windows software provides the features and functionality you expect. Take some time to review the 'buying tips' for questions to ask before you buy a refurbished PC and the benefits you get with preinstalled genuine Microsoft software.

Points to remember:

* It is Universe Direct's responsibility to ensure a PC is properly refurbished and licensed with genuine software before it is sold to you, the customer.
* Selling a PC with an unlicensed copy of Windows can subject the refurbisher and retailer to liability for copyright infringement.
* The original Microsoft (COA) attached to the PC does not allow you to reload Microsoft Windows software when no original recovery media is present. All computers shipped from Universe Direct have genuine Microsoft software.
* Software is applicable to laptops/desktops and servers that are older than six months.