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Logitech Considers 'Forever Mouse' With Subscription Fee

Recycled toilet paper! Save the planet! Now pay me 100,000`s a year for that idea.
This OP is so stupid. And this is a leader?
 
Okay, I'm going to be real that my very first USB optical mouse from the late 1990s, a 'Wheel Mouse Optical USB and PS/2 Compatible', still works just fine. I use it with my Steamdeck. Since we stopped using roller-ball mice I have not ever had a mouse fail. The only reason I ever upgrade my mouse is when I buy a new Mac desktop and it comes with a new one.

What even is this?
 
How could anyone just come up one day with a thought that this is a good idea? Sounds terrible. Frankly it sounds even worse than car feature subscriptions. There is nothing about any computer mouse that should require continuous regular payments.
 
SpaceJello said:
What ”software updates” can there be to make a mouse “new”? Are they adding camera functionality, text messaging or a toaster oven?

If by ”software updates” they mean everyday OS and software maintenance, then that’s ridiculous.

There are many things we use that are EVEN lower the $26 we pay on average for a mouse. A pencil is max $1 or 2. The air we breathe is FREE. I am sure she would be for charging for air.

Logitech just lost my interest.
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Well to be literal, the air we breathe isn't really free. Your taxes are a monthly subscription to live and (also) breathe, in a way.
 
Not a huge fan of the word "forever" and "subscription" used in the same sentence. Sounds like the opposite of forever, more like temporary (i.e. for as long as you're willing to keep paying).
 
Looks like a threat? Not over something quibbly like subscriptions but an actual threat to security and personal information. Guessing they're planning to drop a CPU, memory and a flash storage chip of substance into it. Likely a Linux build, probably an smaller mobile processor. Tell me your security engineering teams are already on this? Crowdstrike hits mice? Autonomous mode? Password protection? Erase on off or battery removal? What about access to the data generated by the mice? Cloud stored data or local? User access only or cloud based, AI analyzed, and driven? Until all of those questions are properly solved, and I am sure many, many more, I'll stick to my current mouse thank you. And yes, it is the mouse in the picture, an ergonomic version from Logitech. Logitech makes great mice and if anyone could do it correctly, I'd suspect it be Logitech but please be clear about what something that has grown ubiquitous is going to be used for. Clearly you'd have invested in subscription programmes before. Why is this one different?
 
The Forever Mouse - By logi

The Forever Mouse, logi’s exclusive computer mouse experience designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Its sleek, ergonomic shape is elegantly adorned with a smooth porcelain inlay, which features delicate hand-painted motifs reminiscent of classic art. The porcelain is framed by intricate gold filigree, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. This fine goldwork creates a luxurious contrast against the porcelain, adding a touch of timeless elegance. The mouse is not only a functional tool but also a piece of art, perfect for a sophisticated desk setup. The combination of high-quality materials and exquisite craftsmanship ensures that this mouse is as durable as it is beautiful, making it a treasured item for any collector or luxury enthusiast—or a perfect Christmas gift (on sale now at BestBuy).
 
I want to see them try this. I think it would be such a disaster for them, and incredibly entertaining for the rest of us.
 
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My Logitech wireless mouse purchased in 2004 is still going strong. The original rechargeable batteries died about 13 years ago, but with the aid of some sticky tape to defeat their anti-off-brand-battery-button I've used regular batteries since. Looks a bit worn out, though!

Anyway... screw computing related subscription models!

Padel tennis subscription model... sign me up! Haha.
 
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