Comments on: One Billion Logitech Mice http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/ Insights from Logitech employees into our products, technologies and the digital lifestyle Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:07:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Daniel Swan http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-18983 Daniel Swan Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:13:20 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-18983 There's a USED Marble FX on Amazon now for $300! There’s a USED Marble FX on Amazon now for $300!

]]> By: Daniel Swan http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-18981 Daniel Swan Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:09:34 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-18981 I'm another die-hard fan of the TrackMan Marble FX. NOTHING ELSE is as comfortable and accurate. When the left-click sub-miniture snap switch on my FX wore out, I SCAVENGED one from another mouse to REPAIR my FX. BRING IT BACK! I’m another die-hard fan of the TrackMan Marble FX. NOTHING ELSE is as comfortable and accurate. When the left-click sub-miniture snap switch on my FX wore out, I SCAVENGED one from another mouse to REPAIR my FX. BRING IT BACK!

]]> By: John Stuart http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-16459 John Stuart Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:21:14 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-16459 Mr. Rory Doley, Sir, Thanks for you comments in reply, that is the most info I have seen regarding the development of the TrackMan Marble FX, and the current situation that a updated Track Man Marble FX type device is not now being planned. You stated that there are three trackballs now being marketed by Logitech, but in my experience using those trackballs, the three devices available are practically unusable.For example, the TrackMan Marble with the small ball cannot achieve the precise and smooth cursor control that the Marble FX excels at providing. In comparison, the current TrackMan Marble with the 1 in ball, is jerky, and lacks the inertia of the 2 inch ball device, causing poor cursor control that is a hassle to use. It's just not pleasant to use at all, instead it is very frustrating trying to position the cursor without hunting around as the cursor shoots off in the general direction desired but zigs and zags with very little control of the cursor. As a devoted track ball user, Logitech's current devices are unsuitable and therefore do not constitute an option for the TrackMan Marble FX type trackball devices offered for sale before being canceled. Finally, it truly mystifies me why Logitech has abandoned the really advanced and class leading device exemplified by the TrackMan Marble FX. It should be evident that an updated trackball having laser tracking and USB connectivity, as well as several user configurable buttons would be a winner. I would by several even if the pricing was set at a premium. My only hope here is to nag Logitech with enough compelling reasoning to eventually influence the possibility that a new updated TrackMan Marble FX style device will be reconsidered as seriously viable and worth renewed marketing efforts by Logitech in the near future.. Mr. Rory Doley,

Sir,

Thanks for you comments in reply, that is the most info I have seen regarding the development of the TrackMan Marble FX, and the current situation that a updated Track Man Marble FX type device is not now being planned. You stated that there are three trackballs now being marketed by Logitech, but in my experience using those trackballs, the three devices available are practically unusable.For example, the TrackMan Marble with the small ball cannot achieve the precise and smooth cursor control that the Marble FX excels at providing. In comparison, the current TrackMan Marble with the 1 in ball, is jerky, and lacks the inertia of the 2 inch ball device, causing poor cursor control that is a hassle to use. It’s just not pleasant to use at all, instead it is very frustrating trying to position the cursor without hunting around as the cursor shoots off in the general direction desired but zigs and zags with very little control of the cursor. As a devoted track ball user, Logitech’s current devices are unsuitable and therefore do not constitute an option for the TrackMan Marble FX type trackball devices offered for sale before being canceled.

Finally, it truly mystifies me why Logitech has abandoned the really advanced and class leading device exemplified by the TrackMan Marble FX. It should be evident that an updated trackball having laser tracking and USB connectivity, as well as several user configurable buttons would be a winner. I would by several even if the pricing was set at a premium.

My only hope here is to nag Logitech with enough compelling reasoning to eventually influence the possibility that a new updated TrackMan Marble FX style device will be reconsidered as seriously viable and worth renewed marketing efforts by Logitech in the near future..

]]> By: Bill http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-16293 Bill Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:46:36 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-16293 I absolutely agree with bringing the TrackBall Marble FX back in an updated, Mac compatible version (cordless not necessary). How do we influence Logitech marketing? I absolutely agree with bringing the TrackBall Marble FX back in an updated, Mac compatible version (cordless not necessary). How do we influence Logitech marketing?

]]> By: Michael Holberton http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-6935 Michael Holberton Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:53:23 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-6935 Wake up LogiTech! Bring back the Trackman Marble FX! Bring back the Trackman Marble FX! Bring back the Trackman Marble FX! ... ... Bring back the Trackman Marble FX! ad infinitum Wake up LogiTech!

Bring back the Trackman Marble FX!
Bring back the Trackman Marble FX!
Bring back the Trackman Marble FX!
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Bring back the Trackman Marble FX!
ad infinitum

]]> By: Juan Macías http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-6675 Juan Macías Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:53:03 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-6675 Hi! I'am temporaly working in CA - USA and carry my oldiest confortably mouse MouseMan CR32 ... Yes ! it still works good!!... so congratulations and thanks for making good quality and hi.-tech products, and of course with magnificent designs. I'm watching what Logitech's product take to my country (Chile). Hi! I’am temporaly working in CA – USA and carry my oldiest confortably mouse MouseMan CR32 … Yes ! it still works good!!… so congratulations and thanks for making good quality and hi.-tech products, and of course with magnificent designs. I’m watching what Logitech’s product take to my country (Chile).

]]> By: JP Pariury http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-6555 JP Pariury Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:33:26 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-6555 I'd like to chime in and say I am a true fan of the Marble Trackball FX. I was quite shocked to see that "new" ones go for over $100. I'm glad I hung on to mine after all these years. I’d like to chime in and say I am a true fan of the Marble Trackball FX. I was quite shocked to see that “new” ones go for over $100. I’m glad I hung on to mine after all these years.

]]> By: Erik Pitti http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-5365 Erik Pitti Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:35:36 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-5365 I have to agree with the other Marble FX users here. If Logitech brings it back I'll get at least 3. I'm currently using my last (working) one while trolling eBay for decent used ones. Please bring it back, even if for a limited "anniversary" or "special edition" series. I have to agree with the other Marble FX users here. If Logitech brings it back I’ll get at least 3. I’m currently using my last (working) one while trolling eBay for decent used ones. Please bring it back, even if for a limited “anniversary” or “special edition” series.

]]> By: Chuck Sanders http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-4886 Chuck Sanders Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:45:55 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-4886 I and a lot of others agree with Patricia above. It would have been quite an event if you had reconstuted the FX Marbel, the best yet for procesion and comfort. Try again Logitech I and a lot of others agree with Patricia above. It would have been quite an event if you had reconstuted the FX Marbel, the best yet for procesion and comfort.
Try again Logitech

]]> By: Patricia http://blog.logitech.com/2008/12/03/one-billion-logitech-mice/comment-page-1/#comment-4725 Patricia Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:06:39 +0000 http://blog.logitech.com/?p=295#comment-4725 I still use the marble FX and continue to hold out hope I will see it agian in the future. I also tried the one that was suggested to me the cordless trackman optical was no where nears as nice or as comfortable as the FX. By the looks of things logitech is in no hurry to make this again so guess I will hope it holds our another 10 years. I still use the marble FX and continue to hold out hope I will see it agian in the future. I also tried the one that was suggested to me the cordless trackman optical was no where nears as nice or as comfortable as the FX. By the looks of things logitech is in no hurry to make this again so guess I will hope it holds our another 10 years.

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