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Microsoft Windows 98 At a Glance

Microsoft Windows 98 At a Glance

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$7.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Microsoft Windows 98 At a Glance is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the reference & guides category, priced around $7.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Illustrated in full color, this beginner's guide to Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition covers the operating system's newest features, including its enhanced home networking capabilities; digital music, graphics, and video suport; Smart Menus; and Internet Explorer 5.5, Outlook Express, and MSN Messenger. Original. (Beginner)

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows 98 At a Glance using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the reference & guides category. Microsoft Press's reference & guides lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for reference & guides of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Microsoft Press's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft Press
ManufacturerMicrosoft Press
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ItemPartNumber1-57231-631-4

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.

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