π₯ Windows 98 2nd Ed. (SE) β NIBβ Factory Sealed β’ Vintage Microsoft OS β’ Rare
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Manufacturer description
Version: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) β Full Version. - Windows 98 Second Edition. βοΈ Authentic Certificate of Authenticity (COA) β sealed inside. βοΈ User Guide & Original Inserts (sealed).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft π₯ Windows 98 2nd Ed. using a rating Γ review-volume Γ price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media 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.
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Full Specifications
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