Comments on: Office Mac 08 packaging: more than meets the eye

By: azz0r

azz0r — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:44:40 +0000

Have to agree with Marcus…its just a box

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:52:11 +0000

How about just offering it as a simple download? Seems much more eco-friendly to me.

Does the box art really matter anymore. I still do find the Office 07′, and Office 2004 for Macs, are much more appealing though.

By: Siong

Siong — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:40:08 +0000

In my opinion, software boxes can be squished down the a small recyclable paper-based CD sleeve. And perhaps a small booklet for all the necessary information, especially with bundled software. Unfortunately companies roll out SUVs of boxes for the sole purpose of strong shelf presence. Along with it, and for the same purpose, more ink is used, dies are made for embossing, multiple layers of gloss finishes – they all add up to a serious strain on environment. Sadly, this is not going to change anytime soon because packaging sells.

By: Matt Sharpe

Matt Sharpe — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:56:58 +0000

I understand the need for physical media, but I’m with Sven Groot in that I’d rather just download the stuff

By: Midnight

Midnight — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:30:23 +0000

I seem to remember MS making a big deal about how their new Vista packaging was far more eco-conscious than previous editions? Don’t know about the old office packs…

By: Long Zheng

Long Zheng — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:21:42 +0000

@Andre Da Costa: The environment is far more important than aesthetics, so I’m willing to compromise.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:30:41 +0000

Oh woot! /sarcasm
Enter the Mac fanboys…Where are you, fanboys??
[eye-rolling emoticon]

By: RC

RC — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:33:41 +0000

I don’t have a problem with recycling and efficiency, but I don’t like hairshirts.

By: Andre Da Costa

Andre Da Costa — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:12:47 +0000

Gandalfe, removed the tape at edge, thats that always fool people..

By: Gandalfe

Gandalfe — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:20:08 +0000

I hated trying to open the Office 2007 box for PCs–it was like an intelligence test that I failed, repeatedly. (