Re: Packaging of HP Calculators Message #5 Posted by Todd on 14 Oct 2000, 6:51 a.m., in response to message #4 by Tom
Yes, you are right. However, calculators are not the prized possessions they once were. They have moved into the cateorgy of "disposible goods", due mainly to their low price. Just like the disposible pen, lighter, razor, etc. We've turned into a throw-away society.
In addition, I would say that there is a very small profit margin in calculators, particularly today with chip prices so low. So manufacturers must cut costs where they can to make a buck on each unit. No box (or manual for that matter) is one way to do it.
Todd
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