My 12" PB just came in!!!! What packaging!

[dxp4acu]

Wow!!! it just came in here at work. My colleague and I opened it and the surprising thing was not the computer...

...it was the packaging!!!! It was AMAZING!!!!

Seriously, buy a PB and see. It will knock you off your feet. It was sooo Apple. They have their own way of packaging that makes it look artistic and yet sercure, so you know your PB didn't shift in transit.

I can't wait to use it! I just think my boss wouldn't like me not working today.

Has anyone else seen this packaging though?? I wanted to clap for Apple. Great stuff!!!

[CrackedButter]

I find it amazing as well, i've kept mine for my iBook and iPod. PC packaging is not a good, its done so its just enough but with Apple everything is layered, you get the manuals first (hint RTFM first!) then the wonderful machine itself.

[Eniregnat]

I have my iBook box hanging on a bathroom wall as art.
I also found a tangerine shower curtain, which a stuck one of the white Apple stickers on.

I'm not one for styrene packaging, but Apples always looks so space age, almost organic in appearance.

[jxyama]

yeah... i've fully enjoyed opening two of my Mac toys: PB 12" and iPod. it never even crossed my mind to throw away either of the boxes; they are a keeper.

in fact, i was so excited about opening these things up, i took pictures of each layer of the packaging... (with a digital camera, i didn't have to worry about "spending" film.) enjoy your new machine! :)

[Schiffi]

The PowerBook box is the same way. If I hadn't had ordered a carrying case, I would have wanted to carry my PB around in it's box. It also had that nice new computer smell to it.

Those stickers threw me off though. I stuck one to a cd (24) carrying case. Though I don't know where I'm going to put the other one.

Note: Curse you, CrackedButter, and your infernal sig of DoooooM!!!

[iShater]

I hear ya. When I opened the iBook box, I literally spent minutes just oohing and aahing on the layers. I think my wife thought I was nuts :D

[RAMd®d]

You've got to admit, all non-Mac owners, (and a few Mac'ers as well) would think this a totally Out There thread.

How many PC users would ever think to keep the packaging, except to have it ready to return.

My Cube packaging didn't seem out of the ordinary for Apple, and I'll have to check my 8OOMHz iB.

But the iPod box! Wow. I couldn't believe that somebody went to that extent to design what most people will toss, anyway!

Somebody holds a Black Belt in oragami. It's really a great touch, no doubt underappreciated.

I'll off the hardware as upgrades dictate, but I'll keep all the packaging and sell it on e-bay for my retirement.

[slowtreme]

I thought it was a lot of wasteful styrofoam, and that's a bad thing. I liked the lid to hold the manual at the top... "hey stop and look at this real quick"

[Eniregnat]

Sometimes the box is as neat as the toy.

[RandomDeadHead]

All Apple Computers are this way, GREAT out of the box experiance.

[medea]

yeah I agree, Apple always does an awesome job on packaging.

[sethwerkheiser]

Originally posted by iShater
I hear ya. When I opened the iBook box, I literally spent minutes just oohing and aahing on the layers. I think my wife thought I was nuts :D

hey, I switched on May 23rd too! haha

[Tequila Grandma]

I, too, love all of Apple's packaging. For a very long time, I used to keep the iBook box in the trunk of my car (before I totaled that car), and kept all my liquor in the iBook box... good times :D

Arigato,
Brook

[evil]

Originally posted by Tequila Grandma
I, too, love all of Apple's packaging. For a very long time, I used to keep the iBook box in the trunk of my car (before I totaled that car), and kept all my liquor in the iBook box... good times :D

Arigato,
Brook

was that done to hide the liquor or just because you liked the box?

[matthew24]

Has somebody got a picture? I am getting curious!

[evil]

sorry, dont have any pics of my box that is safe and secure in the closet.
i must admit when i bought my new 12 pbook about a month ago i was quite impressed with the packaging.
this was the first time i bought any apple products new.

[dxp4acu]

I repacked it to show my fiancee (since I really got it for her). I will take a pic or two tonight.

Uh gross! I just thought about it... It's like I'm undressing my mac and taking pictures... I should be put in prison!

[Tequila Grandma]

Originally posted by evil
was that done to hide the liquor or just because you liked the box?
Both :D

[tjwett]

i agree. i was psyched at how nice the box is. i'm gonna take mine out for dinner and a movie tonight. the box is one hot piece of ass!

[maradong]

Originally posted by dxp4acu
I repacked it to show my fiancee (since I really got it for her). I will take a pic or two tonight.

Uh gross! I just thought about it... It's like I'm undressing my mac and taking pictures... I should be put in prison!
LOL :D

[FuzzyBallz]

Too bad the 23" Cinema Display box took up too much space, or else... Way better packaging than my Sony 18" LCD.

[vniow]

Originally posted by tjwett
i'm gonna take mine out for dinner and a movie tonight. the box is one hot piece of ass!

How dare you treat the box like an object for you to just stare and gawk at, it has feelings too!

[chewbaccapits]

The iPod packaging is amazing and so is the 12" powerbook. My wife, who is just converting, really was IMPRESSED with the design and craftmanship taken to deliever the product...Like someone else said, it's a great out of box experience...

[mrjamin]

I wasn't that impressed by the packaging of my iBook - but then i guess my standards are pretty high having worked in a packaging design company!


Originally posted by slowtreme
I thought it was a lot of wasteful styrofoam, and that's a bad thing.

When packaging's designed, the final product should be able to withstand a 2m drop without causing any damage, so that amount of styrofoam is need - harddrives are incredibly delicate things!

[toughboy]

I remember the day that I bought my first 10Gb iPod...

I was crying as I opened the package while I was dividing that cube into two parts and see that lovely artistic undefinable thing called iPod..

I guess Apple is Apple because of these things....

[zed]

pictures people.... we need pictures ;)

[Raiwong]

Not to mention that apple's pretty plastic casing of manuals is a complete waste of raw materials. If all computers were made like this, then there won't be any raw materials left.....

[VoodooDaddy]

you ppl must be on acid. You are all chubby over a box a computer came in.

"PC users keep their boxes only so they can return the system if need be."

Uhh, I have my ipod box and stuff still in case it breaks I can return it. And if you are crying over the ipod box you better see a shrink.

Geez, you all put the box on the mantel and let everyone ohh and ahh over it like its a piece of artwork?? :rolleyes:

I keep boxes of ANYTHING I buy for a while to make sure there is no need for return. Alot of placed require original packaging to return the product, its just smart to keep everything until you are sure you dont have to return it.

[Ryan1524]

i keep everything in case i want to sell them later on. it just helps when it comes with original packaging.

[mactastic]

I still got the box my TiBook came in. Boy was that a happy day. Stayed home, and was practically running out to meet the fed ex guy, then played with it all day. It was hard to not take the next day off too.:D

[ouketii]

yees, now when you buy a brand new Macintosh, you get a free complimentary BOX with styrafoam!! hours of fun will follow while you take your new box with you to school, on trips, and around the house! buy a new BOX, and, umm, a mac, today!

[Eniregnat]

I remember the Apple][e's later boxes had the same cool printing on the outside. I don't remember that the styrene was all that cool looking. The first serial mouse and the Super Serial card were pretty humdrum also.

[chewbaccapits]

Originally posted by VoodooDaddy
you ppl must be on acid....
....Geez, you all put the box on the mantel and let everyone ohh and ahh over it like its a piece of artwork?? :rolleyes:

I

It is a piece of artwork...Relax chief and be glad the company you invested your money in cares enough to make even something as dorky as packaging an artform. We're just relishing in the moment.:eek:

[bwawn]

I guess the iBook boxing changed recently -- when I got my iBook/600 (October 2001 model) the box was pretty boring.

However, my iPod (20 gig) box blew me away. I was psyched to have an iPod, but the box still impresses me to this day. I'm one of the many who kept the box because it was so great.

Based on what everyone's saying, it seems like almost all Apple products are wrapped like the iPod was. This makes me want a new computer even more...

[cb911]

the packaging must be getting better. when i got my TiBook (April 2002) it looked standard to me. it was just sitting inbetween those two pieces of styorfoam, and the manuals on the top that were a perfect fit with the shape in the foam. those things were really hard to get out, you had to bend up all the pages to get the things out.

hopefully i'll see some new and improved packaging when the new 15" finally comes. :D

also, it's in Apple's best interest to have strong, secure packaging. that means that the products would be more secure in transport, thus leading to less returns due to damage.

i would be interested to see some photos of the 12" PB though. :)

[5300cs]

Even the PowerBook 150 was packed like that, with the manuals first, then the machine at the bottom.
If anyone needs to see a shrink, it would be me. I love the way the iBooks smell. Both iBooks I bought were new and have that new machine smell. I think it's the plastic that they're made from. My 500Mhz still has the smell after 2 years of use. While I don't pop a chubby from keeping the boxes or sniffing my Macs, I still think it's cool to hold onto everything.
I like the new Apple logos on the side of the boxes- the aqua Apple.

[FriarTuck]

Can I take this one step further into depravity and rave about the bags from the Apple stores?

They are sweet! High gloss, aqua logo, heavyweight paperstock, thick rope handles...mmmm!

;-)

[the future]

Folks, if you're into packaging, DO NOT buy an Apple DVI-to-ADC-adapter. That box is really disappointing!

I confess I also love the smell of my TiBook in the morning...

[yzedf]

Originally posted by CrackedButter
I find it amazing as well, i've kept mine for my iBook and iPod. PC packaging is not a good, its done so its just enough but with Apple everything is layered, you get the manuals first (hint RTFM first!) then the wonderful machine itself.
I found the iPod packaging to be rather wastefull. Felt like they were trying to compensate for something...

Not that I really care, it is the product that matters (book... cover... analogy).

[yzedf]

Originally posted by 5300cs
Even the PowerBook 150 was packed like that, with the manuals first, then the machine at the bottom.
If anyone needs to see a shrink, it would be me. I love the way the iBooks smell. Both iBooks I bought were new and have that new machine smell. I think it's the plastic that they're made from. My 500Mhz still has the smell after 2 years of use. While I don't pop a chubby from keeping the boxes or sniffing my Macs, I still think it's cool to hold onto everything.
I like the new Apple logos on the side of the boxes- the aqua Apple.
Macintosh Plus also

http://www.yzedf.com/pics/s200/Macintosh%20Plus/inside%20top%20of%20the%20box.JPG

[Jesus on OSX]

Originally posted by yzedf
Macintosh Plus also

http://www.yzedf.com/pics/s200/Macintosh%20Plus/inside%20top%20of%20the%20box.JPG

I win for still having original packaging from Apple ][ with all the manuals in the storage. Here's the programming books that came with it

http://kinnetica.com/macstuff/DSC00606.JPG

21 years :cool: