Many people did not like that idea.
  • BassTurd@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    They already can’t make a fucking mouse that won’t suffer from double clicks within a few years. They have a model, albeit a shitty one, that has people repeatedly buying their products. I will never buy another Logitech product if they even make a “luxury” mouse for the wealthy that has subs, even if they keep a free option. It’s not for me, but the existence of such product is a deal breaker in itself.

      • BassTurd@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        I have two Wireless Pro Gs, one for work and one for home. I used a g502 for many years and the battery started being shitty with it. I replaced it, but it kept telling me to change it anyway. I then got a g502s that failed within 2 years with double clicking. Then a g902 I think, which started double clicking just after a year. Then I got my first Pro G. I enjoyed it enough to fork out for a second one for work. A couple of months ago, my at home Pro G started double clicking, this is maybe 2-3 years in now. Blowing it out helped a little, but not much. One time I accidentally opened a whole bunch of emails I was going to delete, and slammed it on my desk, and it’s been fine since.

        My next mouse will probably be a different brand, even just to play the field a bit.

  • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Yeah they don’t have any plans now. After getting shouted at by everyone.

    This is just a symptom of the corporate insanity that believes that every year you must make more money than the previous year and simply making a large amount of money isn’t acceptable unless it’s going upwards.

    It’s Logitech, they make keyboards and mice they’re not high value items. There’s no innovating that needs to happen here. I’m sure companies that manufacture staples, drawing pins, and paper clips could give them some pointers in calming down and just existing.

    • BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      They never really did, it was a talking point brought up initially by the interviewer and they guided the CEO into responding to it so that they could have some clickbait headlines. CEO should have known better than to engage and they sure learned that lesson, they’re not going to be talking to that outlet again, but it’s really just shitty interviewing that created this entire news cycle.

      • machinin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        The transcript is below. It looks like the CEO definitely had it in mind and was hesitant to say it directly. The interviewer did a good job of getting them to admit it.

  • HeyListenWatchOut@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Ah yes, the ol’ “joking about a threesome” trick.

    “What?! Oh, no I mean… I was just joking, honey. I’d never do that… I mean unless…”

    • dustyData@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      That always reeks of so much insecurity to me. Just own up to it. If you are in a relationship, “sure, I would do a threesome, but only if you actively want it too and we both agreed on the person and what was allowed or forbidden”. Not in a relationship, “Sure, I would be down for a threesome as long as the desires and limits of all people involved are discussed before hand and accepted by all”. There, with that attitude there’s less risk of confusion or misunderstanding.

      • Passerby6497@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Wow, a mythical rational adult talking about sexual topics in a mature fashion, that’s like a unicorn!

        But seriously, you’re right on the money. That’s how my wife and I started bringing people into our relationship, and now we have a throuple hahaha.

      • HeyListenWatchOut@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Actually 100% agree. Was more about the meme than real life though.

        Communication, honesty, boundaries that are mutually agreed upon and respected is the sign of a healthy relationship… not any artificial external construct set by religion, peers, or some perceived “norm” from society.

        That being said, I couldn’t think of a more clever comparison to make. 😅

      • Empricorn@feddit.nlEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Look, I’m not gay but if my girl wants to bang Andrew Garfield, we’re having a three-way. My only ground rule is no one is allowed to leave anyone else for Andrew Garfield. And that includes Andrew Garfield…

      • Ms. ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Not sure why you’re getting down votes because this is the way. If you want something, be open and ask for consent. Just be okay with people saying no, too, and you’re good

  • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
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    3 months ago

    The problem is that companies talk to two sets of people and they both want to hear different things.

    Users, who want to hear that they’re making a new mouse that costs $5 and lasts forever and gives you a blowjob, and shareholders, who want a $50 a month subscription mouse that harvests the users organs while they’re at it.

    And it’s the CEO’s job to keep both of those people just unhappy enough to stick around.

    • pyre@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      i think users just want a functioning mouse that doesn’t fall apart in months.

  • RBG@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    3 months ago

    No plans now.

    Let’s just float the idea again in a few years and see how much backlash it then produces…

      • meco03211@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Release it as an option with the necessary hardware.

        Start with a comically low sub price and seemingly great features.

        Hook the user base.

        Phase out all non-sub options.

        Compete enshittification.

        Jack up price.

        CEO bails under a golden parachute.

  • rustyricotta@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    3 months ago

    But they’ll implement a one time fee to change your dpi, and then a few years after that it’ll be subscription.

  • Canis_76@feddit.nlEnglish
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    3 months ago

    As shoddy as the QC has been lately, I’m sure they have their consumer base to worry about. I bought a gray lift ergo mouse. Left click stopped working properly after about 3 weeks. Bought a cheaper, legit 3-button with a wheel also. Adjustable, rechargeable cordless. Works wonderfully after a month.