ROFL,
  I once ordered a replacement remote for an R/C toy.  I was surprised =
that
when the remote came it was in a 3'x3'x1' box!  All that for one simple=20
remote control that wasn't even as large as a standard TV Remote.  I =
guess
that maybe someone on the shipping line figures we all deserve a laugh =
now
and then.

-----Original Message-----
From: Picdude [mailto:picdude@NARWANI.ORG]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:05 PM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: [OT]: Sometimes you have to ask "why"!?


Whereas I really do appreciate the samples programs that a lot of =
components=20
mfgrs have, and I also understand the business controls and therefore=20
sometimes not-so-rational-seeming decisions large companies make, I =
still=20
have to ask once in a while.... "why"!?

Take this example about some samples I just received from Analog =
Devices.  2=20
parts, in 8-pin SSOP packaging...
   http://narwani.org/neil/stuff/AD-samples.jpg

The samples are circled in yellow.  Perhaps they don't find it =
cost-effective=20
to stock smaller boxes just for samples?  Perhaps they just had 2 pcs =
left=20
and threw it in the bin for the shipping dept to deal with, who just =
package=20
what they get?  Why!?  Oh, why!?

Cheers,
-Neil.

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