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Jan 10 2008, 13:14
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Quote - There's loud whispers in the business community that Logitech, makers of (among other things) fine console and PC gaming peripherals, are about to be bought out by Microsoft. Neither side will comment publicly on the rumours, however one trader has offered this brilliant quote: Supposedly, Microsoft is supposed to be taking over Logitech, offering 48 francs a share. Then the mouse-maker would be worth around 10 billion francs. http://kotaku.com/343181/microsoft-to-buy-logitechWhat would this exactly entail for peripherals sold on other systems made by Logitech, would MS get a cut of the profits?
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Post #2
Jan 10 2008, 13:16
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I mean, the only proper alternative to Microoft peripherals like Keyboards is Logitech - So now they can pretty much jack up the price as they like?  ( If it happens, of course )
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Post #3
Jan 10 2008, 13:16
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This is one of those I'll believe it when I see it type of situations.
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Post #4
Jan 10 2008, 13:19
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Hope not, I like Logitech how it is. They are one of the few companies I will stand by even if the product is more expensive. They've always done me good product wise as well as sending me new products when mine was faulty no questions asked.
I like them so much I told them about an error they made when they sent me two Z-680s systems instead of one.
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Post #5
Jan 10 2008, 13:24
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A gamer, a music rythym game addict, and a trainee audiophile.
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If this is true, Microsoft might probably use Logitech's hardware to improve their own, especially the 360 steering wheel. G25 FTW!
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Post #6
Jan 10 2008, 13:27
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better not, if they do they better leave the brand as it is and what it does and makes, maybe they can help make new speakers to succeed Z5500 finally but thats about it they need to improve on the rest is fine as it is. maybe they could inject some development into G15/ mini screen things applets too but doubt it
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Post #7
Jan 10 2008, 14:08
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Less QQ More Pew Pew!!
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Quote - (Hurmoth @ Jan 10 2008, 13:16)  This is one of those I'll believe it when I see it type of situations. +1 Although maybe MSFT will kick their ass into gear with x64 drivers finally, if it happens 
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Post #8
Jan 10 2008, 14:09
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Sorry, but I really CANT see this one going ahead. The product lineup is a bit too diverse for either side to take on!
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Post #9
Jan 10 2008, 16:58
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I can this happening. It might be a little ambitious, but I can see it working. MS could strengthen their hardware division without having to compete with Logitech. Funny that MS would control 90% of the mice/keyboard market.
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Post #10
Jan 10 2008, 16:59
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God I hope MS don't get Logitech.
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Post #11
Jan 10 2008, 17:03
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olé olé olé olé
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Quote - (Digix @ Jan 10 2008, 05:27) better not, if they do they better leave the brand as it is and what it does and makes, maybe they can help make new speakers to succeed Z5500 finally but thats about it they need to improve on the rest is fine as it is. maybe they could inject some development into G15/ mini screen things applets too but doubt it i just got the z-5500, greatest speakers ever!! Quote - (kraized @ Jan 10 2008, 08:59) God I hope MS don't get Logitech. me too, all my peripherals are logitech... it's just so much better then MS's stuff
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Post #12
Jan 10 2008, 17:08
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Noo my speakers/mouse/keyboard are all logitech and im afraid microsoft would stuff em all up
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Post #13
Jan 10 2008, 17:10
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Heeelllllllll naawwww
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Post #14
Jan 10 2008, 17:12
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I only buy logitech, best company in my books, if Microsoft does buy them i hope they don't change anything about them.
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Jan 10 2008, 17:21
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Actually I read over at Engadget that Logitech produces Microsoft hardware products, now is that true?
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