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complaint: Packaging
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| David Cleland 2006-09-01, 7:37 pm |
| Not really a serious complaint, I am not a flamer but does anyone find
getting in to accessories a challenge - that sealed plastic packaging is a
killer. I bought a replacement headset and it took me about 10 minutes to
get it out undamaged.
David
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| Chris H. 2006-09-01, 7:37 pm |
| Yes, but the Microsoft packaging is only part of the industry way of
handling displays and portability. They're all a pain. If you do a Google
search on "package opener" you'll find some enterprising people have created
simple openers for those rigid plastic containers. Personally, I use a
large pair of scissors. 8-)
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"David Cleland" <davidjcleland@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Not really a serious complaint, I am not a flamer but does anyone find
> getting in to accessories a challenge - that sealed plastic packaging is a
> killer. I bought a replacement headset and it took me about 10 minutes to
> get it out undamaged.
>
> David
>
>
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| Gunslinger 2006-09-01, 7:37 pm |
| Yeah, scissors or an X-acto knife work great. Considering how expensive
most accessories are these days, it's mostly anti-theft. Hard for a 12-year
old punk to steal stuff from Wal-Mart in a huge, bullet-proof package.
"David Cleland" <davidjcleland@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23JXuuZezGHA.476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
quote:
> Not really a serious complaint, I am not a flamer but does anyone find
> getting in to accessories a challenge - that sealed plastic packaging is a
> killer. I bought a replacement headset and it took me about 10 minutes to
> get it out undamaged.
>
> David
>
>
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| I'm sure retailers hate these packages. When something is returned,
it's hard to resell it in a package that's been hacked at with a
machete to get it opened.
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| Reggie Dunbar 2006-09-01, 7:37 pm |
| I strongly believe this type of packaging should be found to violate the
Americans with Disabilities Act. The really curved, slippery packaging is a
real bear to open with scissors. I don't know how many times I've started
with scissors and then attempts to finish pulling it apart as to not damage
the product. The end result was usually a nice cut on my fingers.
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| Chris H. 2006-09-01, 7:37 pm |
| Why don't you file a complaint with the government then? That would be the
way to approach it, of course.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"Reggie Dunbar" <reggie@breakaway.org> wrote in message
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quote:
>I strongly believe this type of packaging should be found to violate the
>Americans with Disabilities Act. The really curved, slippery packaging is a
>real bear to open with scissors. I don't know how many times I've started
>with scissors and then attempts to finish pulling it apart as to not damage
>the product. The end result was usually a nice cut on my fingers.
>
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| Doug Jacobs 2006-09-01, 7:37 pm |
| Tom <tom_overton_1968@yahoo.com> wrote:
quote:
> I'm sure retailers hate these packages. When something is returned,
> it's hard to resell it in a package that's been hacked at with a
> machete to get it opened.
One store near me will charge you a 10% "restocking fee" to cover the cost
of the packaging you had to destroy opening the thing in the first place.
Then they simply put the thing into a plastic bag, staple it, slap a
reduced price tag on it, and put the thing back on the shelf.
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| David Cleland 2006-09-01, 11:36 pm |
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"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%239l0%23qezGHA.4576@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
quote:
> Yes, but the Microsoft packaging is only part of the industry way of
> handling displays and portability. They're all a pain. If you do a
> Google search on "package opener" you'll find some enterprising people
> have created simple openers for those rigid plastic containers.
> Personally, I use a large pair of scissors. 8-)
> --
yeah scissors work - but it is hard work, the reason I posted is I actually
cut my hand on the sharp plastic - it is pretty think stuff.
David
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| Chris H. 2006-09-01, 11:36 pm |
| Thick, David. Thick. 8-) Yes, it is.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"David Cleland" <davidjcleland@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%239l0%23qezGHA.4576@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
> yeah scissors work - but it is hard work, the reason I posted is I
> actually cut my hand on the sharp plastic - it is pretty think stuff.
>
>
>
> David
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| David Cleland 2006-09-02, 7:48 pm |
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"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Thick, David. Thick. 8-) Yes, it is.
> --
That will teach me to post so late at night  I looked so think
David
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| Bay Boy 2006-09-02, 7:48 pm |
| Chris do you work for Microsoft support?
"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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quote:
> Why don't you file a complaint with the government then? That would be
> the way to approach it, of course.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Reggie Dunbar" <reggie@breakaway.org> wrote in message
> news:8s0Kg.5474$yO7.3442@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
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| Chris H. 2006-09-02, 7:48 pm |
| No, I don't work for Microsoft. I am disabled and fill my time by
voluntarily trying to support fellow users in the public newsgroups, via
forums and on xbox.com's forums, plus my web site. People helped me learn
about computers many, many years ago when I first started beta testing in
the DOS days, and I am trying to repay their courtesies. See
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpexecsum about the MVP program.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"Bay Boy" <easystreet@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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quote:
> Chris do you work for Microsoft support?
>
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eWUvWTgzGHA.2300@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
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| David Cleland 2006-09-03, 7:43 pm |
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"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:enP$9lszGHA.3752@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
quote:
> No, I don't work for Microsoft. I am disabled and fill my time by
> voluntarily trying to support fellow users in the public newsgroups, via
> forums and on xbox.com's forums, plus my web site. People helped me learn
> about computers many, many years ago when I first started beta testing in
> the DOS days, and I am trying to repay their courtesies. See
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpexecsum about the MVP program.
> --
I can add to this - Chris H has helped me in the past - especially when I
had a major issue with my tablet pc. He gives up his time and help (with no
gain to himself).... one of the newsgroup good guys.
david
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| Bay Boy 2006-09-03, 11:47 pm |
| sorry I didn't mean anything by it - I meant it as a compliment - you seem
very knowledgeable. Keep up the good work.
"Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:enP$9lszGHA.3752@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
quote:
> No, I don't work for Microsoft. I am disabled and fill my time by
> voluntarily trying to support fellow users in the public newsgroups, via
> forums and on xbox.com's forums, plus my web site. People helped me learn
> about computers many, many years ago when I first started beta testing in
> the DOS days, and I am trying to repay their courtesies. See
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpexecsum about the MVP program.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Bay Boy" <easystreet@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:22gKg.7426$9u.97715@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
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| Chris H. 2006-09-04, 2:54 am |
| 8-) Thanks. It is a common assumption that any of us who have "Microsoft
MVP" in our signature line work for them. We don't, but probably are the
harshest critics when we find something we don't believe is correct either
in programs or how we, as users, are approached and supported.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"Bay Boy" <easystreet@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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quote:
> sorry I didn't mean anything by it - I meant it as a compliment - you seem
> very knowledgeable. Keep up the good work.
>
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:enP$9lszGHA.3752@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
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| Mike B. 2006-09-05, 11:43 pm |
| I just put peanut butter on it and give it to my dog Skipo. Gets it open in
about 10 minutes.
"David Cleland" <davidjcleland@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23JXuuZezGHA.476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
quote:
> Not really a serious complaint, I am not a flamer but does anyone find
> getting in to accessories a challenge - that sealed plastic packaging is a
> killer. I bought a replacement headset and it took me about 10 minutes to
> get it out undamaged.
>
> David
>
>
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| Doug Jacobs 2006-09-06, 7:40 pm |
| Mike B. <MikeinHTown@houston.rr.com> wrote:
quote:
> I just put peanut butter on it and give it to my dog Skipo. Gets it open in
> about 10 minutes.
That's smart, but what if you want to actually use the product inside?
After all, that nifty new thumb drive isn't going to do you a whole lotta
good if Skipo swallows it - and somehow I don't think you'll want it back
after he's "done" with it either. ;)
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