Logitech's PS2/USB ''Combo'' Wheel Mice Roll and Scroll in Today's Systems and Are Ready for Tomorrow's.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 1999-- Dual-Connection Versions of MouseMan(R) Wheel Mouse and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. Wheel Mouse Increase Flexibility; Allow Users to Upgrade Their Computer Systems Without Upgrading Their Mouse Logitech (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :LOGIY)(Switzerland:LOGZ), international market leader in human interface devices designed to provide a natural, intuitive link between people and computers, announces new cross-platform versions of their best-selling scrolling mice -- MouseMan(R) Wheel Mouse and Logitech(R) USB Wheel Mouse. The combo mice work equally well when connected to the PS/2 port A hardware interface used to connect a mouse or keyboard. See PS/2 connector. of Windows(R) 95, Windows(R) 98 and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) computers, as well as the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. of the latest Windows(R) 98 systems or USB-enabled systems from Apple(R) Computer, such as the popular iMac(tm). Both models were showcased with the iMac system in January at the MACWORLD Expo in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Combo mice for IBM-compatible systems are available from Logitech dealers and distributors at an estimated street price of $49.95 for MouseMan Wheel Mouse and $39.95 for Logitech USB Wheel Mouse. MouseMan Wheel combines a design that has been optimized for comfort with soft-touch material where the hand holds the mouse and a scroll wheel that provides convenient scrolling and zooming within long documents and in the Internet environment. The gently sloping shape of this right-handed mouse makes the three top buttons and the side thumb button easy for users to reach. With the included MouseWare(R) software, users can customize the buttons for step-saving shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. , such as double click. This mouse includes a five-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . USB Wheel Mouse offers comfort for both left and right hands. Logitech's software ensures total ambidextrousness Am`bi`dex´trous`ness n. 1. The quality of being ambidextrous; ambidexterity. Noun 1. ambidextrousness - the property of being equally skillful with each hand ambidexterity by allowing users to assign either the left or right button as their primary click button, in addition to other popular shortcuts. Like MouseMan Wheel, the scroll wheel allows users to navigate easily through their work without moving the mouse or clicking in scrollbars. It includes a two-year limited warranty. Both mice install easily, plugging into a PS/2 or USB port. They support hot plug-and-play for the USB port, allowing a user to connect the mouse without turning off the system before installation. "By connecting to either the PS/2 port or the USB port, these new mice protect against obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. by ensuring that users won't have to sacrifice their high-performance mouse when they upgrade their systems. Instead, they can choose a mouse with individual comfort and working style in mind," said Julie Goebel, Logitech's global product manager for mice. "Our new PS2/USB wheel mice will also be a boon for retailers," she continued, "who are continually facing the challenge of carrying a complete range of peripherals on limited shelf space. Now the same `SKU' will offer Logitech's advanced features and functionality across all popular platforms." About Logitech Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets human interface devices that connect people and computers in an intuitive and natural way. Retail and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and product offerings include pointing devices such as mice and trackballs, control devices for entertainment and professional use, keyboards, multimedia speakers and internet video cameras. Logitech is headquartered in Fremont and maintains regional headquarters in Romanel, Switzerland and Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. In addition, the company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the NASDAQ (LOGIY) and on the Swiss Stock Exchange under the symbols LOGN and LOGZ. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The company's actual performance could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Annual Report on Form 20-F dated June 29, 1998, available upon request from Logitech by calling (510) 713-4220. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's Web Site at www.logitech.com. |
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