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:
Link: Forum Discussion (Thanks mystic54)
News source: Kotaku
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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.
Link: Forum Discussion (Thanks mystic54) News source: Kotaku
Agreed. The new Bluetooth 7000/8000 series is some of the best stuff they've put out in awhile.
Agreed. The new Bluetooth 7000/8000 series is some of the best stuff they've put out in awhile.
...aside from the absolute joke of a price they ask for the WED 8000 in the UK of almost £150 ($300) and the fact that the Logitech DiNovo Edge + MX Revolution combo is far superior (and cheaper)
Personally if t he rumours are true, I can't see Microsoft buying Logitech simply to run it as a subsidiary and leave it to get on with it.
The tracking is good on their optical and laser mice, but they don't last long enough. I've had defective scroll wheels, cables, and buttons after less than a year of average use on Intellimouses. I got a Laser mouse this time, we'll see how long this one lasts. If it does the same thing, I'm switching to Logitech, or maybe one of those "gamer" mice.
The tracking is good on their optical and laser mice, but they don't last long enough. I've had defective scroll wheels, cables, and buttons after less than a year of average use on Intellimouses. I got a Laser mouse this time, we'll see how long this one lasts. If it does the same thing, I'm switching to Logitech, or maybe one of those "gamer" mice.
LogitechMicrosoft brand"With the sole exception of the now discontinued Force Feedback mouse, Logitech has always been Microsoft's runner-up. I can't imagine what Microsoft would gain by buying out their lesser competitor.
My keyboard, mouse, Headphones are Logitech, and i haven't experience ANY problem with it.
I've compared Logitech speakers against the Creative ones, and the sound from Logitech speakers are a lot powerful and clear.
Anyway, if Microsoft buy Logitech doesn't mean Logitech will get a new name or even will be crap.
They could pull a Symantec. Which is to buy and kill off the product in favor of their own, or add their own bloatware to it.
They could pull a Symantec. Which is to buy and kill off the product in favor of their own, or add their own bloatware to it.
Or they could pull an Adobe/Macromedia where they kill off some of their own products and retain the better tools between the two companies and merge the product lines.
That or Logitech could still compete as it's own subsidary as Alienware did when Dell bought them.
Who really knows what they would do. I'd like to retain the Logitech keyboards and mice at least. Webcams I don't care about and theres no reason they would want to touch their speakers market. Logitech may also be useful for their MP3 player accessories devision in getting them to make Zune products. Headphones may also be a product MS may be interested in for the Xbox and Windows Mobile (bluetooth headsets).
But yeah, just keep the keyboard and mice and I'm happy.
Yes, France does use euros, however, this might be a Swiss article as Switzerland is still using their currency also called "francs"
That's why it's good, if was French was crap (joking)
I used to buy only microsoft products because they had good ideas on the mice and keybaords, but found out shortly that like many MS products, they break quickly. I then switched to logitech, and though their mice might not have all the nifty features as the MS mice, the product still works, 2 years later. The only way this will be good is if MS puts their ideas on the parts logitech uses, and then builds it the same was as logitech, so that the product will last.
I used to buy only microsoft products because they had good ideas on the mice and keybaords, but found out shortly that like many MS products, they break quickly. I then switched to logitech, and though their mice might not have all the nifty features as the MS mice, the product still works, 2 years later. The only way this will be good is if MS puts their ideas on the parts logitech uses, and then builds it the same was as logitech, so that the product will last.
Glad to see your Logitech has lasted 2 years. Hopefully it will last a little longer.
Please no.
To be honest, even if it did happen, they would probably keep the two entirely seperate.
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To that end, if this is true, then hopefully Microsoft will improve on the software side of things and leave the company to do what they do best - make excellent hardware.
Last edited by Harlem39s Finest on 10 Jan 2008 - 16:59
than Logitech has lost me as a customer
Aren't you cutting off your nose to spite your face?
The only other people who make good mice are Microsoft
Because like many have said, MS does make decent mice and keyboards, but are too fragile, Logitech makes quality equipment that lasts
No matter how badly you want it to be, MS is just going to eat up and kill the Logitech name and release subpar equipment that looks like Logitech gear.
Yes, and Microsoft has gained you because the Logitech name would cease to exist.
Why? My first laser mouse I bought from logitech in 99 still works... my microsoft keyboard i bought a year ago died.
Thats why.
Why? My first laser mouse I bought from logitech in 99 still works... my microsoft keyboard i bought a year ago died.
Thats why.
One keyboard should never keep you from buying again. Try the 7000 series MS Bluetooth mouse and keyboard set. Well worth it and very dependable.
Most hardware of Logitech works fine and out of the box in Linux (specially some of the webcams, afaik).
You can't say the same of Microsoft hardware.
Why? My first laser mouse I bought from logitech in 99 still works... my microsoft keyboard i bought a year ago died.
Thats why.
Both companies are good. Logitech has better gaming-oriented hardware, but the hardware Microsoft produces are rock solid. You had one keyboard go bad; that doesn't make Microsoft a worse hardware company. It means you were one of the unlucky ones that got a bad keyboard. Welcome to the world of technology; it happens.
I'm a customer of both companies, and I've had little problem with either. My first edition Intellimouse Explorer still works like it did the day I got it, and the Microsoft keyboard that came with a computer I bought in 2000 works like a charm. I can say the same thing for the Logitech mice, keyboards, and speakers I have as well.
I do have an issue with Logitech's software support, but a buyout like this could be good in that aspect.
And why all the whys from me? Because almost every person against this, in typical anti-MS form, have a drive by response with no reason. Why? They don't know why.
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Exactly.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsU...10?rpc=401&
but i know why, because all they know is say crap about Microsoft but with no reason (oh noes, M$ suxs, but i'm uxing Widowz).
Whatever, they need to spam, or they die.
How about another reason, competition. If Microsoft buys them there will be one less company out there making products to compete with them. I don't think anyone can say that's a good thing. Now have you calmed down yet, is that enough reasons for you?
Yeah, there is a reason why we don't like this idea. This is coming from someone who typically defends MS too.
You are so smart. If MS products are junk why do you buy them?
Well, if the first product was junk why you did you buy another product from MS?
Well, in my case when i buy a thing which became junk (become or is, lol), then was the last time i have spend money on a product of the same Company.
PS: If you guys are worried because MS (maybe) will buy Logitech, then run (those which think the "fusion" will be crap) to the shops and buy Logitech products.
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How about another reason, competition. If Microsoft buys them there will be one less company out there making products to compete with them. I don't think anyone can say that's a good thing. Now have you calmed down yet, is that enough reasons for you?
I had the same problem with my MS optical mouse. The cord screwed up where it attaches to the mouse. They sent me a new one in 3 days and I haven't had a problem with it since. They didn't even want me to send the old one back. It was a problem at the manufacturer kinda like the scratched iPod screen problem people were having. Fabrication problems occur with every company in every industry.
but i know why, because all they know is say crap about Microsoft but with no reason (oh noes, M$ suxs, but i'm uxing Widowz).
Whatever, they need to spam, or they die.
The reason we buy Logitech products instead of Microsoft products is because the former are better designed, more durable and cheaper. When corporations buy other companies the smaller one always gets dissolved into the larger whole and its products typically suffer or are discontinued entirely. That is why we don't like the idea of Microsoft buying them up genius.
So you guys think Logitech will die if Microsoft buy it? haha, nice one.
Did SysInternals die? No, they have released new builds of their excellent applications, which didn't happen regularly before Microsoft buy them.
HOWEVER, when AMD buyed ATI all i can see is crap coming from ATI, and i think ATI wasn't so smaller than AMD before.
Since Microsoft is what we know on the Software world, maybe they want to have a good place on the hardware world (?).
Anyway, i think we need to wait to see what will happen.
PS: The problem is not if Logitech dies, because it will won't happen (Since Microsoft has money and i0m sure they won't spend money to throw them out of the window), the problem is if some people get fired because this, but maybe this will bring more places for people to work (i hope).
But i don't know about speakers or webcams or anything. Just the mice.
We use Microsoft mice at work and they are horrid. They feel cheap, don't fit your hand, the forward/back buttons are in an awkward position (I'm constantly hitting them by accident), and in the last year, I've gone through 3 of them.
If it didn't lag it'd be a real solid product, though.
But then again-my old optical Logitech mouse is still running.. sold it to my mate and he's still got it. Mind you, I think some of the plastic feet have come off.
well maybe with the money they put it they would come out with more cool stuff
ive got the Revolution mouse and the novo keyboard, both really cool!
Logitech = Good
Microsoft = Pure Evil
You = LAMER
I assumed that Microsoft's history more than spoke for itself.
/shrug
I may be wrong, but, I don't think this is going to help anyone but Microsoft, and last I checked, Microsoft didn't need any help.
I assumed that Microsoft's history more than spoke for itself.
/shrug
I may be wrong, but, I don't think this is going to help anyone but Microsoft, and last I checked, Microsoft didn't need any help.
Microsoft don't need help, they are rich.
Anyway, i think we should wait to see what will happen.
This could, if they play there cards right, be a blessing in disguise... Or a horrible failure.
I hope for the best for both companies, but I'm hesitant due to Microsoft's shaky past.
/crosses fingers
You = LAMER
Quiet the keyboard warrior aren't you. Do you call people names to their face too?
You = LAMER
Quiet the keyboard warrior aren't you. Do you call people names to their face too?
If is necessary SURE.
Anyway, think this way. You make a new software, which become very popular, but there's always people which don't like, then they throw in your face "that proggie is better, bla bla, this is crap!" But they give no reasons, so, what name do you give them?
PS: At least i hope they made better software for Windows than Logitech actually do (SetPoint).