Comments on: To Plastic Package Makers http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: itunes for window: How the Hell do You Open Plastic Packaging? http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-680792 itunes for window: How the Hell do You Open Plastic Packaging? Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:15:14 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-680792 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] To Plastic Package Makers [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] To Plastic Package Makers [...]

]]> By: Alex341 http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-607640 Alex341 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:17:36 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-607640 Weve all been there ;) Horrid things! Weve all been there ;) Horrid things!

]]> By: Larry Dreyer http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-566569 Larry Dreyer Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:37:54 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-566569 I have found that Tin Snips seem to be the only tool made that can really get through that stuff without inflicting serious injury. At first I made this discovery out of exasperation but now I just go strait for the Tin Snips every time! It cuts like butter the blades of the tin snips are not really very sharp it is the extra leverage that the articulated handle pivot gives which does all the work. These packages should recommend that you use Tin Snips to open them. I have found that Tin Snips seem to be the only tool made that can really get through that stuff without inflicting serious injury. At first I made this discovery out of exasperation but now I just go strait for the Tin Snips every time! It cuts like butter the blades of the tin snips are not really very sharp it is the extra leverage that the articulated handle pivot gives which does all the work. These packages should recommend that you use Tin Snips to open them.

]]> By: The real reason nobody reads your blog » Alister Cameron, Blog Consultant http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-161037 The real reason nobody reads your blog » Alister Cameron, Blog Consultant Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:59:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-161037 [...] One of my more creative rants were picked up by Chris Pirillo and News.com [...] [...] One of my more creative rants were picked up by Chris Pirillo and News.com [...]

]]> By: Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure on Flickr - Photo Sharing! http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-113374 Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:08:38 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-113374 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser andinstall the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. _decorate(_ge('photo_gne_button_zoom'), 193616828); _decorate(_ge('photo_notes'), _ge('photoImgDiv193616828'), 193616828, 'http://static.flickr.com/68/193616828_ae93400cb2_t.jpg', '1.5'); For a headphone roundup at Inside Home Recording. I hate this kind of killer super-sealed packaging that requires a sharp Henckels knife to open, and I'm far from alone in this sentiment. Great earphones, though.  [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser andinstall the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. _decorate(_ge(‘photo_gne_button_zoom’), 193616828); _decorate(_ge(‘photo_notes’), _ge(‘photoImgDiv193616828′), 193616828, ‘http://static.flickr.com/68/193616828_ae93400cb2_t.jpg', ’1.5′); For a headphone roundup at Inside Home Recording. I hate this kind of killer super-sealed packaging that requires a sharp Henckels knife to open, and I’m far from alone in this sentiment. Great earphones, though.  [...]

]]> By: Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure on Flickr - Photo Sharing! http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-42869 Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:02:58 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-42869 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser andinstall the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. _decorate(_ge('photo_gne_button_zoom'), 193616828); _decorate(_ge('photo_notes'), _ge('photoImgDiv193616828'), 193616828, 'http://static.flickr.com/68/193616828_ae93400cb2_t.jpg', '1.5'); For a headphone roundup at Inside Home Recording. I hate this kind of killer super-sealed packaging that requires a sharp Henckels knife to open, and I'm far from alone in this sentiment. Great earphones, though.  [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Shure E3C Package Opening Adventure To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser andinstall the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. _decorate(_ge(‘photo_gne_button_zoom’), 193616828); _decorate(_ge(‘photo_notes’), _ge(‘photoImgDiv193616828′), 193616828, ‘http://static.flickr.com/68/193616828_ae93400cb2_t.jpg', ’1.5′); For a headphone roundup at Inside Home Recording. I hate this kind of killer super-sealed packaging that requires a sharp Henckels knife to open, and I’m far from alone in this sentiment. Great earphones, though.  [...]

]]> By: Deep Jive Interests » A Recap Of The First 50 Days (or So) http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-42029 Deep Jive Interests » A Recap Of The First 50 Days (or So) Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:27:47 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-42029 [...] One of my more creative rants were picked up by Chris Pirillo and News.com [...] [...] One of my more creative rants were picked up by Chris Pirillo and News.com [...]

]]> By: » Sunday funnies - ironic packaging | Office Evolution | ZDNet.com http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-30438 » Sunday funnies - ironic packaging | Office Evolution | ZDNet.com Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:25:35 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-30438 [...] A while back, Chris Pirillo posted a rant about plastic packages that put your extremities at risk. You know - the kind of welded plastic package that inevitably seems to cause loss of blood when you try to get it opened. A number of people chimed in about their unhappiness with these hazards including my Tablet PC buddy Warner Crocker. He mentioned a device that he saw on an infomercial that promised to open these packages safely and easily. [...] [...] A while back, Chris Pirillo posted a rant about plastic packages that put your extremities at risk. You know – the kind of welded plastic package that inevitably seems to cause loss of blood when you try to get it opened. A number of people chimed in about their unhappiness with these hazards including my Tablet PC buddy Warner Crocker. He mentioned a device that he saw on an infomercial that promised to open these packages safely and easily. [...]

]]> By: SEO ROCK http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23872 SEO ROCK Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:46:54 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23872 There are some secondry concerns with plastic bags also, like children might end up using them as masks while playing and accidently chocking or suffocating themselves. Or they can chock the sewer systems if they end up their. And if they finally make it to the sea, then sea turtles might eat them mistaking them as jelly fish and dying in the process. Even when you burn them, they cause air pollution. I say ban the Plastic bags. BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, There are some secondry concerns with plastic bags also, like children might end up using them as masks while playing and accidently chocking or suffocating themselves.

Or they can chock the sewer systems if they end up their.

And if they finally make it to the sea, then sea turtles might eat them mistaking them as jelly fish and dying in the process.

Even when you burn them, they cause air pollution.

I say ban the Plastic bags.

BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM, BAN THEM,

]]> By: Derek K. Miller http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23820 Derek K. Miller Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:52:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23820 David Pogue and 37signals are with you, man: http://www.37signals.com/svn/archives2/david_pogue_stands_up_for_the_little_guy.php http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/technology/techspecial1/02pogue.html?ex=1288587600&en=5975c4bf4cb76c26&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Personally, I use a nice sharp Henckels kitchen knife, like so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/penmachine/193616828/in/pool-ihr/ David Pogue and 37signals are with you, man:

http://www.37signals.com/svn/archives2/david_pogue_stands_up_for_the_little_guy.php

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/technology/techspecial1/02pogue.html?ex=1288587600&en=5975c4bf4cb76c26&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

Personally, I use a nice sharp Henckels kitchen knife, like so:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/penmachine/193616828/in/pool-ihr/

]]> By: Aryeh Goretsky http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23810 Aryeh Goretsky Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:06:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23810 Hello, A couple of rules of thumb when removing an item from its plastic packaging: If you think you might have to return the item at some point, neatly open the packaging around the edges in an "L" or "U" shape so that you can easily slide the item out. If you have to return or exchange the item, the store may give you less of a hassle if the packaging can be easily taped back together. If the item is in a blister pack, just cut out the blister to remove it--usually a "U" shape is all you need. As far as cutting tools go, have you tried using a <a HREF="http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=SNAP%2DOFF+BLADE&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=10-095&SDesc=9mm+Extra+Heavy+Duty+Knife" rel="nofollow">utility knife</a> with a snap-off blade for cutting plastic packaging? There are more exotic versions like the <a HREF="http://www.myopenx.com/" rel="nofollow">OpenX</a>, but I haven't found the latter much more useful than a regular disposable-blade type knife. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Hello,

A couple of rules of thumb when removing an item from its plastic packaging:

If you think you might have to return the item at some point, neatly open the packaging around the edges in an “L” or “U” shape so that you can easily slide the item out. If you have to return or exchange the item, the store may give you less of a hassle if the packaging can be easily taped back together.

If the item is in a blister pack, just cut out the blister to remove it–usually a “U” shape is all you need.

As far as cutting tools go, have you tried using a utility knife with a snap-off blade for cutting plastic packaging? There are more exotic versions like the OpenX, but I haven’t found the latter much more useful than a regular disposable-blade type knife.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

]]> By: links for 2006-07-25 -- Chip’s Quips http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23793 links for 2006-07-25 -- Chip’s Quips Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:21:37 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23793 [...] To Plastic Package Makers ~ Chris Pirillo Chris says it almost as many times as I’ve uttered a similar but less polite phrase. (tags: humor plastic) [...] [...] To Plastic Package Makers ~ Chris Pirillo Chris says it almost as many times as I’ve uttered a similar but less polite phrase. (tags: humor plastic) [...]

]]> By: ChFree http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23787 ChFree Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:45:47 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23787 I agree! I just sliced my thumb trying to open a Logitech cordless mouse!! OUCH!!! I agree! I just sliced my thumb trying to open a Logitech cordless mouse!! OUCH!!!

]]> By: richnrockville http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23630 richnrockville Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:58:39 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23630 Sorry but the main reason that they put those neat items in hard to getinto plastic packages is shoplifters who go into the store and try to remove the product from the box and steal it. That's one reason that they put those id tags on the cdrom paper jacket as well as the outside of the box. Just the price we pay for those darned shoplifters. Sorry but the main reason that they put those neat items in hard to
getinto plastic packages is shoplifters who go into the store and
try to remove the product from the box and steal it.

That’s one reason that they put those id tags on the cdrom paper jacket
as well as the outside of the box.

Just the price we pay for those darned shoplifters.

]]> By: Loel http://chris.pirillo.com/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23593 Loel Mon, 24 Jul 2006 03:58:32 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/07/23/to-plastic-package-makers/#comment-23593 Unfortunately until manufacturers can find a cheaper theft deterrant, the tough plastic is going to stick around for some more time. Unfortunately until manufacturers can find a cheaper theft deterrant, the tough plastic is going to stick around for some more time.

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