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Hugh Jass
May 26, 2005, 12:43 AM
Does this dude have it right?

http://www.dvcamera.co.uk/movies/HP8750_video.htm


kiwi-in-uk
May 26, 2005, 12:52 AM
Does this dude have it right?

http://www.dvcamera.co.uk/movies/HP8750_video.htm

Which bit don't you like?
He has an English accent.
~Shard~
May 26, 2005, 12:57 AM
Sorry, I don't get it - what's wrong or funny about this? :confused:
greg555
May 26, 2005, 01:16 AM
Does this dude have it right?

http://www.dvcamera.co.uk/movies/HP8750_video.htm

I've always said it (and heard it said) as pack-erd, not pack-ard
as the fellow in the movie pronounces it.

Greg
killuminati
May 26, 2005, 01:19 AM
I dont get it?

Are you making fun of his english accent? If so, I guess your name suits you well.
bousozoku
May 26, 2005, 02:01 AM
The emphasis is a little strong on the last syllable but that's most likely the way the company itself pronounces it in the UK.

If you're bringing this to our attention because you think it's funny, it's not.
yg17
May 26, 2005, 02:02 AM
To answer the question:


HP :D
grapes911
May 26, 2005, 02:05 AM
This whole thread is a waste of time, if you get my drift.
bousozoku
May 26, 2005, 02:55 AM
This whole thread is a waste of time, if you get my drift.

Yes, I already considered that but I've gotten dinged in the past for trashing threads too early.
takao
May 26, 2005, 04:15 AM
hm i normally only say "HP" (in german at least)

when completly spoken out i think i use "ard" in the end as well but i'm not sure (because i mostly use HP)
dermeister
May 26, 2005, 05:04 AM
He-ew-lit pack-ard
edesignuk
May 26, 2005, 05:21 AM
Does this dude have it right?Does anyone care?

No.