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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 31 points 3 months ago (9 children)

The concept mouse that Faber examined was "a little heavier" than the typical mouse. But what drives its longevity potential for Logitech is the idea of constantly updated software and services.

What software or service updates does a mouse even need?

Like, the crazier mice have software, but it doesn't really need updated. It's just for fine tuning DPI and turning off the flashy lights.

[–] Tarogar@feddit.org 20 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I mainly wonder how they are going to solve a broken microswitch with a software update...

[–] Jajcus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

When you pay them as long as you use the mouse, they have a business reason to keep it working as long as possible (so to use batter switches) and sending you a new one when one breaks can still be profitable for them. Software updates are less important here.

I guess for end users it will still be cheaper and more convenient to buy a new regular mouse with a one-time payment after the previous one breaks. And that is how electro-trash piles up...

[–] sunzu@kbin.run 6 points 3 months ago

There is a lesson in there about how we get stupid outcomes from "capitalism"

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