Are package contents important to you?

Adrian Wong · 23rd Dec 2005, 03:58 PM

In all our reviews, we always list down the items that we find inside the package. We also show a picture of those items.

However, recently, some have expressed their views that the contents of packages are of little interest or use to them.

As always, all of us at ARP are interested to know what you think about this issue.

Would YOU like to know exactly what's inside of each package. Or do you think that it's worthless information?

We appreciate the time you are taking to participate in this poll.

Thanks!

aKho · 23rd Dec 2005, 09:01 PM

yes, to me very important! i'll like to know if some things are missing... like when i bought my wireless motorola bluetooth headset.. it didn't come with the power adapter and an extra cable to support mp3 players. i had to use my motorola phone charger for it instead. seems like when it was imported over, some things will not be included...

b104 · 23rd Dec 2005, 10:24 PM

You would be silly to not want to know!Especially these days, taking graphic cards for example,with manufacturers using ref designs from mainly two companies (guess?).The decision between wanting a few extra frames or a better software package becomes a bit easier!

Papercut · 24th Dec 2005, 12:22 AM

Yeah it's good to know for graphics cards because there's so many accessories that can be bundled with it (eg. DVI->VGA adapters, power cables, VIVO cables, etc), you want to know what you'll be getting and if you need any additional ones.

Good for motherboards too

SilentBotts · 24th Dec 2005, 03:37 AM

Package Contents are hella-important to know.
Theres so many reasons, but mostly its just nice to know whats in the box, it can save you time and money, or help you make a choice between to products.

SAMSAMHA · 25th Dec 2005, 03:10 AM

the content package is impoartant, it's part of the product. I think even though it's not that important as you can always find it on product's site or description, for reviewing purpose, it's needed to be included.

plasma · 25th Dec 2005, 09:43 PM

I would not buy a (electronic) product if I cannot find the package contents. Period.

Max_87 · 25th Dec 2005, 11:33 PM

It really depends on what kind of product I want to buy. Stuffs like mainboard, graphics card..... hm....not important to me.

vien · 28th Dec 2005, 10:31 PM

Yes it is. If 2 hardwares have more or less the same price/performance I'll choose the one with the extra bundles.

well of course you don't write like a whole paragraph on what comes along in the package. A few lines will be enough.

goldfries · 3rd Jan 2006, 03:54 PM

information on the package is not important to me.

however it's an advantage to know, just as what vien stated.

View Poll Results: Are the contents of the package important to you?
Yes, I like to know what's inside the package.	63	91.30%
No, it's useless information.	6	8.70%
Not sure / No comment	0	0%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

23rd Dec 2005, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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23rd Dec 2005, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
aKho beat around the bush Join Date: 3 Jun 2005 Location: Kuching, Sarawak Posts: 2,798 Reputation: 1169 Rep Power: 17	yes, to me very important! i'll like to know if some things are missing... like when i bought my wireless motorola bluetooth headset.. it didn't come with the power adapter and an extra cable to support mp3 players. i had to use my motorola phone charger for it instead. seems like when it was imported over, some things will not be included... __________________

23rd Dec 2005, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
b104 Getting there Join Date: 18 Aug 2004 Location: Ex-Tokyo shoebox renter Posts: 230 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 5	You would be silly to not want to know!Especially these days, taking graphic cards for example,with manufacturers using ref designs from mainly two companies (guess?).The decision between wanting a few extra frames or a better software package becomes a bit easier! __________________ B104

24th Dec 2005, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,957 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	Yeah it's good to know for graphics cards because there's so many accessories that can be bundled with it (eg. DVI->VGA adapters, power cables, VIVO cables, etc), you want to know what you'll be getting and if you need any additional ones. Good for motherboards too __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

24th Dec 2005, 03:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
SilentBotts Just Started Join Date: 23 Aug 2005 Location: CT, USA Posts: 66 Reputation: 66 Rep Power: 0	Package Contents are hella-important to know. Theres so many reasons, but mostly its just nice to know whats in the box, it can save you time and money, or help you make a choice between to products. __________________ Sheila: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (Venice Core) \| Asus A8N-SLI Premium \| 1024mb Corsair XMS (1 DIMM) \| 2x eVGA Geforce 7800GT COs @ stock (for now) \| Seagate Barracuda 80gb SATA \| Sony DVD-ROM \| Sony Dual Layer DVD-+R/-+RW \| Antec Neo HE550 PSU Video cards are like chicks, and chicks are like Voltron, the more you hook up the better it gets.

25th Dec 2005, 03:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
SAMSAMHA Super Active Join Date: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 2,356 Reputation: 197 Rep Power: 7	the content package is impoartant, it's part of the product. I think even though it's not that important as you can always find it on product's site or description, for reviewing purpose, it's needed to be included.

25th Dec 2005, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
plasma Active Join Date: 8 Feb 2004 Location: Penang Posts: 677 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 5	I would not buy a (electronic) product if I cannot find the package contents. Period. __________________ Plasma's Idiosyncrasies

25th Dec 2005, 11:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia. Posts: 11,010 Reputation: 1809 Rep Power: 35	It really depends on what kind of product I want to buy. Stuffs like mainboard, graphics card..... hm....not important to me. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Intel E8400 @ 4.2GHz / Abit IP35 Pro / G.Skill F2-8000CL5-4GBPQ / Radeon X1800 / Seagate 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GBx2 / WD5000AAKS / Silverstone ST56F

28th Dec 2005, 10:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
vien I'm a regular Join Date: 12 Aug 2005 Posts: 269 Reputation: 122 Rep Power: 5	Yes it is. If 2 hardwares have more or less the same price/performance I'll choose the one with the extra bundles. well of course you don't write like a whole paragraph on what comes along in the package. A few lines will be enough. __________________ -if love is like butterfly, then unwanted love is like a bunch of flies-

3rd Jan 2006, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,861 Reputation: 539 Rep Power: 18	information on the package is not important to me. however it's an advantage to know, just as what vien stated. __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

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