http://blogs.technet.com/markaggar/archive/2008/12/28/one-shiny-gadget-hold-the-lacerations-please.aspx&#160; Like most people, I've never been a fan of the so-called &quot;blister-packs&quot; that house today's electronic gadgets.&#160; While I've never personally done any serious damage to myself when trying to open one of these, it's understandableen-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)http://blogs.technet.com/markaggar/archive/2008/12/28/one-shiny-gadget-hold-the-lacerations-please.aspx#3177273Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:13:38 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3177273Scott<p>I absolutely HATE the security blister packs, so this would be a welcome change for not just new Microsoft Mice but for any new consumer products.</p>http://blogs.technet.com/markaggar/archive/2008/12/28/one-shiny-gadget-hold-the-lacerations-please.aspx#3200252Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:55:49 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3200252Sean<p>Hi Mark,</p> <p>I have the exact same sentiments when opening a blister pack. Plus, if I have to return the thing it's impossible to return it in &quot;like new&quot; condition. It galls me that manufacturers have had to move to this packaging to deter theft - the majority suffering due to the minority.</p>