Re: Are You Ready For Subscription MICE?

On 02/08/2024 17:13, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

On Fri, 2 Aug 2024 09:49:16 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
 

On 01/08/2024 19:50, Justisaur wrote:

On 8/1/2024 7:10 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Razer and the like.
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Razer crapped the bed with the last one I bought, which will be the last
thing I ever buy from them.   Required sign in to download their
software, only I couldn't even create a sign in and no response to any
of my attempts to contact them about it.  Then the mouse broke after a
short time while in warranty, no response to that either.
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DON'T BUY RAZER.
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Logitech is fine, but their software for the higher end mouse is pretty
bad.  Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be anything better in the way
of gaming mice now, not that I'd pay more anyway.
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Razer seemed to be the goto premium brand several years ago but all I
hear now is complaints in particular things just failing after a couple
of years. That's not premium quality.
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My current mouse is the new MX518 which I got to replace the old MX518
as I like the feel of them. I do have some sort of app but I can't
remember if I had to create an account for it.

 I actually don't have a problem with Logitech gear. My speakers are
Logitech. I've used Logitech keyboards. My current mouse bears a
Logitech logo. I don't really have any complaints about any of it.
 Their stuff is fine. It's not high-end --even their BEST stuff is
pretty average-- but that's it's not terrible either. Sure, it feels
plastic-y and cheap, but it lasts. I can't remember when I bought this
current mouse --2017 maybe?-- but it's still usable. Every now and
again I unscrew it, blow out the accumulated grit, and it keeps
working well enough. I expect it will keep working for many more
years. I paid maybe $30USD for the thing; that's pretty good value for
money.
 But I didn't buy it for their software (which I don't even bother
installing anymore), and I didn't buy it because the mouse impressed
me with its features. Sure, it's comfortable. Sure, it has some extra
buttons. But mostly, I chose Logitech because they're generally
reliable, they aren't terrible feature-wise, they're not very
expensive, and because they're not a no-name Shenzhen brand I'd be
afraid to plug into my computer because god knows what quality of
components they use.
 But this "forever mouse" scheme is either about their selling a
high-end mouse, or somehow pushing value to users through their
software. The former I have no confidence Logitech can offer, and the
latter I've no interest in. If I'm going to get some AI-powered tool,
Logitech is not where I'm turning to for a solution.
 But I'll happily return to them if my run-of-the-mill mouse dies.
 

For me buying a MX518 was a bit of a no brainer as I had my previous one for about fifteen years although it was still useable the DPI buttons had become very sticky due to grime build up. I did try cleaning them with IPA and that helped but still a bit unresponsive. Next open it up to give it a deep clean which worked but I was buggered if I could get some of the little mechanism back together. Exactly where is the spring supposed to fit. Won't be a problem with this one as of course, it's a sealed unit!
Overall they are a brand that aren't the best value for money but what they are is one of those companies were you basically know what you're getting. In the age of buying everything online that's become more important. It was one of the reasons when I changed my keyboard I got a cheap Cherry one instead of so no name brand with more features that you can shake a stick at.
As for the subscription service, I just don't see what they can offer which will make it worthwhile. To put it simply how is a mouse an ongoing service beyond say providing mappings for games you have.