Why are logitech mice so pricey?

[PBure]

Are they nessecarily better than a Targus, Microsoft, Labtec one for say? For instance, a simple 2 button wirless optical mouse with no bells and whistles is $20 more for a logitech. Worth it? I do want a mouse that will last years without going out on me, meaning the scroll wheel getting loud or rough, etc. This is the mouse im looking at, but its still $10-20 more than a targus one.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW

[xpoint9]

i've had a really simple logitech mouse. opticle and scroll whell and two click buttons. i've had this mouse for more than 4yrs. and still works fine, looks new too. i've used it almost everyday for 4yrs.

[radeonboy]

Just go to FactoryDirect and pick up a OEM Logitech 2 button mouse for like 5 or 10 bucks. Done.

[Gee]

I think they are better.

You get what you pay for.

I have been using a LogiTech Scroll Wheel mouse (non-optical) for 7 years and it is still going strong, use it every day.

I have been using them since the C7 (Bus Mouse). Purchased it in 1987 for $181.

And you are complaining about a $20 mouse?

[PBure]

well i want wireless and optical ^ and its for laptop.

I figure why spend $50 on that logitech one when i can get this targus one with a charging cradle for $45, get staples to PM and works out to be $45. Now im guessing ones iwth chargers, use their own set of batteries? or do u have to buy rechargables? is the battery built in? if so, ill get it, saves me $ on batteries

[jollyeskimo]

Personally, the ergonomics are simply much better than similarly priced mice by MS or other manufacturers. I simply don't feel comfortable with anything else...

[PBure]

[PBure]

The ergonomics are simply much better than similarly priced mice by MS or other manufacturers. I simply don't feel comfortable with anything else...

ive never owned a logitech but i think ill try one tomrw when i pick one up at the staples here. i just sold my microsoft one, im sick of them, never buy theirs again, their wheels get so rough and loud in 2 months, grr.

[v00d00]

Wait for sales man..

I picked up the MX510 from Staples a while back when they were on sale.. what was it like $15 or some crap? That's not expensive!

[jollyeskimo]

ive never owned a logitech but i think ill try one tomrw when i pick one up at the staples here. i just sold my microsoft one, im sick of them, never buy theirs again, their wheels get so rough and loud in 2 months, grr.

hehe I know what you mean.... but I had that problem before (well not really a problem, I just didn't like that they clicked) with my logitechs as well (two cordless opticals, and an mx700). I simply just popped them open to remove the clicker, and voila no more click (at all).

Using an mx1000 now, but I haven't touched the scroll wheel since the mechanism is a bit more complex and I need the clicking feedback to get accurate scrolls for precise weapon changes in games.

[PBure]

Wait for sales man..

I picked up the MX510 from Staples a while back when they were on sale.. what was it like $15 or some crap? That's not expensive!

i cant wait for sale man lol, im using my touchpad now , for a night its ok, but no longer lol. im dying to go tomrw and get a mouse first thing in the morning.

I think the targus i posted above with charger cradle for $45 isnt bad price. reg $60, sure its not hot but still better than anything. I just have to find out how the battery system works on uit, if i dont ever have to change the batteries then its worth it! cause some of these mice drain in a month! and 2AAA batteries isnt exactly cheap.

[Riflem@n]

The MX5XX series has got to be the best mice I've ever use, the shape, accuracy and everything about it is great. I wouldn't go back to those cheap generic mice ever.

I really wonder if I would of gotten them at the full price, for around 50 each.

[v00d00]

I guess you are using a laptop.. but I know I had to sell off my new wireless keyboard+mouse because the mouse really didn't keep up for gaming. It drove me bonkers.

Considering I'm always right next to my pc when typing or using the mouse, I haven't quite figured out the point of a wireless keyboard or mouse. Though I did buy the combo before because it was some crazy hot deal.

DAMN YOU RFD!

[Homer88]

When you need warrenty, you'll see why they're so pricey =)

[PBure]

I guess you are using a laptop.. but I know I had to sell off my new wireless keyboard+mouse because the mouse really didn't keep up for gaming. It drove me bonkers.

Considering I'm always right next to my pc when typing or using the mouse, I haven't quite figured out the point of a wireless keyboard or mouse. Though I did buy the combo before because it was some crazy hot deal.

DAMN YOU RFD!

once you go wireless you wont go back. plus it looks better on the desk