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Subject: Re: Play Chess Fritz 8 -- Viva Media

Author: Jasmine Baer

Date: 18:54:52 05/13/04

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On May 13, 2004 at 18:17:54, Marc A. Davis wrote:

>What's the difference between the normal Fritz 8 published by Chessbase and the
>"Play Chess Fritz 8" published by Viva Media? Other than the fact that Viva's
>version sells for about $10 less than the ordinary Chessbase version?
>
>I have read elsewhere that they are, otherwise, exactly the same program in
>every respect. Is that true? And if so, why would the Viva version sell for
>less?
Perhaps they get better pricing of raw materials to put together CD game
packages.  Perhaps their distribution system is better.  Perhaps, depending upon
where they are located, they have a lower tax burden, which makes it possible
for them to lower prices.

Just some guesses.



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