HP overdoes packaging...

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I can't believe this, 32 A4 pages in 16 boxes (2 pages in each) all of which are inside a large box!!! If that's not pointless packaging, I don't know what is...

_http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/07/18/hp_packaging/
 
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LOL, seriously ridiculous. :)
 
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Whoever packaged that lot up was taking the :-peepee
 
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It's also against the law.....there are rules referred to a essential requirements which basically say that packaging must not be excessive or deceptive. A call to local trading standards could earn them a good slap!
 
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Nice to see that being green is a priority for big business!
 
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compufunk said:
Nice to see that being green is a priority for big business!
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Personally I'd have shipped it back to them at their expense, that is if I wasn't being more green than they are... :mad:
 
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Hi guys..
I'm embarresed to say I work for HP and this really does take the p*ss. And in a climate where every penny spent is being counted,somebody should really be slapped. :-doh!
cheers
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gandalfthegrey said:
Hi guys..
I'm embarresed to say I work for HP and this really does take the p*ss. And in a climate where every penny spent is being counted,somebody should really be slapped. :-doh!
cheers
gandalf
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Send the link to your superiors, just to see what they say about it... :cool:
 
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