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May 2, 2007 12:03 AM
Broken: "Quality" electronic device
Chris Ward writes:
A few weeks ago, my boss gave these electronic devices out to everyone at work that are supposed to combine a world clock, a calendar, a calculator and an alarm. This device is supposed to inspire quality in the workplace.
This is what this "Quality" device looks like after two weeks of sitting on my desk. None of the buttons work and you can't change what's displayed in any way, or turn it off, for that matter - quality indeed!
Don't these sort of things usually come with a reset button?
And there are plenty of ways to turn it off:
1) Remove Batteries
2) Ball-Peen Hammer
3) Paper Shredder
I vote for ball peen hammer. Or if you're the curious type you could take it apart to see how it "works". Hope this doesn't indicate the quality of the work you and your co-workers produce. LOL.
Well, the boss (or the device) apparently didn't say what sort of quality was to be inspired. With a generic "quality" label, poor quality is just as applicable.
i say its literally broken. take it back or get a replacement. then again hitting it with a hammer would be a great stress reliever
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Inspire what kind of quality?
Posted by: GinoLeTV at May 2, 2007 01:11 AM