Five Logitech Products Win Japan's Good Design Award 2004.

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The Winners are:

--Logitech(R) MX(TM)1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

--Logitech(R) Cordless Optical Mouse Plus

--QuickCam(R) Orbit(TM)

--Logitech(R) Driving Force(TM) Pro

--Logitech(R) Cordless Action(TM) Controller for PlayStation(R)2

Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI) (SWX:LOGN) today announced that five of its products received a prestigious Good Design Award 2004, sponsored by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. The five Logitech products -- two computer mice, two game controllers and a Web camera -- were named winners in the product design category.

"It's an honor to receive such distinguished acclaim from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization," said Guerrino De Luca, president and chief executive officer of Logitech. "We are deeply passionate about the industrial design of our products as it applies both to the aesthetics and function of those products. These awards certainly help validate our team's hard work and focus in that area."

The Logitech products receiving a G-Mark, the symbol of the Good Design Award 2004, are as follows:

The Logitech(R) MX(TM)1000 Laser Cordless Mouse

The Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse is the world's first mouse to use laser illumination, enabling more precise tracking on much greater variety of surfaces. Its sophisticated design is accentuated by its contour shape, a concave thumb-rest on one side, and a sculpted side-grip for a pinkie and fourth finger. The chrome island that encircles the scroll wheel contrasts with its rubberized, black grips and steel grey top. A polished metal ring on the base of the mouse encircles the laser exit.

"The award recognizes Logitech's audacity in packing numerous features into a small mouse, including a new tracking system, advanced cruise-control scroll system, tilt wheel, and application switch," said Good Design Award judge Takeshi Toya. "This is the first mouse to use a laser and a metal plate. Its design makes it feel comfortable to use."

Logitech(R) Notebook Optical Mouse Plus

The Logitech Notebook Optical Mouse Plus is a USB optical mouse for notebook PCs with an innovative cord-wrap solution. The mouse's thin cord winds into a track built in the base of the mouse. Once the cord is wrapped up completely, a snap fastens the USB connector to the bottom of the mouse, protecting the optical sensor. The result is a durable, compact package that eliminates exposure of fragile moving parts.

"This mouse presents a new way of handling mouse cords in the mobile era," said Good Design Award judge Takeshi Toya. "With the cord wrapped around in the groove of the mouse, the USB plug also plays the role of protecting the optical sensor. This feature suggests that great care was taken when designing the mouse."

QuickCam(R) Orbit(TM)

The QuickCam Orbit is Logitech's elegant high-end Web camera, which includes a mechanical pan and tilt feature that allows it to physically turn 128 degrees side-to-side (for an almost 180-degree horizontal view), and 54 degrees up-and-down (for an almost 90-degree vertical view). Combined with QuickCam(R) software with face tracking, QuickCam Orbit can be set to automatically find and follow a face as someone moves around a room. The webcam includes a removable 9-inch stand, so the camera can be at eye level, whether on a desk or resting atop a monitor.

"The new experimental configuration, which automatically tracks facial movement with mechanical pan and tilt so the face is in the middle of the screen, can be highly regarded as meeting new needs, such as those of videophone users," said Good Design Award judge Takeshi Toya.

Logitech(R) Driving Force(TM) Pro

The Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel is designed to look and feel like a genuine race car steering wheel. Its advanced rack and pinion gears, 900-degree rotation (2.5 turns), and advanced force-feedback technology help to deliver an unprecedented experience. The wheel is optimized for Polyphony Digital's soon-to-be-released Gran Turismo 4, developed exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The solid, 10-inch wheel is covered in leather-textured black rubber molding, includes an aluminum center hub with the Gran Turismo(TM) "GT" logo, and is accompanied by a stick shifter.

"This controller features steering with a forced feedback capability that enables 2.5-turn rotation, as in an actual vehicle," said Good Design Award judge Masahiko Nagahama. "The use of rubber grips, sequential gear-shift, and large pedals gives a realistic driving response not achieved with conventional controllers. The details also resemble those of an actual car in both form and feel, so that once the game starts, players become completely immersed in it. This design maximizes entertainment value."

Logitech Cordless Action(TM) Controller for PlayStation 2

The Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PlayStation 2 features 2.4 GHz advanced digital radio technology for lag-free, interference-free play and a range of 30 feet. The versatile game controller requires just two AA batteries for 50-plus hours of game play, which helps make the design smaller, more lightweight and more comfortable than previous cordless controllers.

"At last, controllers have become cordless," said Good Design Award judge Masahiko Nagahama. "Nobody can doubt that cordless controllers provide a more comfortable usage environment, and Logitech's controller has been well received. While care has been taken to make the controller lightweight, it also gives a very good grip. The buttons, too, with their ultra-precise layout and ease of operation, make this controller feel as if it's been around a long while. As the standard model for game controllers, this refined design approaches the ideal."

Note to editors: Product photos are available upon request.

About the Good Design Award (G-Mark)

The Good Design Award (G-Mark) is the successor to the Good Design Selection System, which was established by the former Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1957. Since 1998, the Award has been sponsored by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization, as Japan's only system for assessing and promoting overall design. The Good Design Award is presented for designs that clearly demonstrate merit in the following assessment categories: designs that meet or exceed a certain standard, superior designs, and future-oriented designs. The Award is intended to contribute to "a more abundant lifestyle" and "good business," in order to create new forms of culture and lifestyle for a new era. The symbol of the Award is the G-Mark, which has become widely recognized among the general public.

About Logitech

Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal peripherals that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the Swiss Stock Exchange (LOGN) and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGI). The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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