Logitech, the Swiss company best known for its range of computer peripherals and software, including the Logitech G brand of gaming hardware (e.g., G502 LIGHTSPEED), is currently testing a new type of premium mouse that is meant to last “forever,” the longevity of which would be extended via new software features, according to new comments shared by Hanneke Faber, the CEO of Logitech. Faber was asked whether this mouse could involve a subscription fee, to which he replied “possibly,” pointing out that the company already does something similar with its video conferencing services.
Faber said:
- “…one of our team members showed me a forever mouse with the comparison to a watch. This is a nice watch, not a super expensive watch, but I’m not planning to throw that watch away ever.”
- “…why would I be throwing my mouse or my keyboard away if it’s a fantastic-quality, well-designed, software-enabled mouse. The forever mouse is one of the things that we’d like to get to.”
- “It was a little heavier, it had great software and services that you’d constantly update, and it was beautiful. So I don’t think we’re necessarily super far away from that.”
- “[I’m going to ask this very directly. Can you envision a subscription mouse?] Possibly. Yeah, and you never have to worry about it again, which is not unlike our video conferencing services today.”
A look at Logitech’s latest mice for gamers:
Logitech on its latest mouse:
…featuring the exceedingly power-efficient HERO 25K sensor, the G309 offers over 300 hours of continuous gameplay at a 1 ms report rate in LIGHTSPEED on just one AA alkaline battery. Switch to Bluetooth mode; the battery life is over 600 hours on a single AA alkaline battery.
The G309 LIGHTSPEED gaming mouse is POWERPLAY compatible, which allows gamers to power the G309 without an AA battery inside it if they get the Logitech G PowerPlay Wireless Charging System, which is sold separately. This reduces weight by 18g (the weight of the alkaline battery).