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When on online auctions I see OEM on harddrives a lot what is OEM?

WHAT does it mean when they say OEM?

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1. OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer, which refers to companies that make products for others to repackage and sell. Most resellers buy OEM products in bulk, minus the costly retail packaging that comes with individually sold units. The product itself is essentially the same as its more expensive, retail-packaged sibling. OEM products are used in many industries, but are perhaps most prevalent in electronics. Hope that helps!
2. Original Equipment Manufacturer... typically something that came packaged with a computer originally.