Logitech Makes 1 Billionth Mouse

Smivs writes "Logitech has hailed as a major landmark the production of their one billionth computer mouse. The news comes at a time when analysts claim the days of the mouse are numbered. 'It's rare in human history that a billionth of anything has been shipped by one company,' said Logitech's general manager Rory Dooley. 'Look at any other industry and it has never happened. This is a significant milestone.' The computer mouse will achieve a milestone of its own next week when it turns 40. It was 9 December 1968 when Douglas C. Engelbart and his group of researchers at Stanford University put the first mouse through its paces."

Comments

Re:You'd need fewer mice if they were built to las

[jeffmeden]

That's weird. Why on earth would a Mac user not simply use the supplied Apple brand mouse? Oh, right.

Speaking to your criticism directly, I have about half a dozen Logitech mice, spanning a decade, that all work flawlessly. The only reason I have bought more since the first one 11 years ago has been to keep pace with technology (optical, wireless, 2d scroll wheel, laser, etc.)

Then again, it's not like I use mine for grueling tasks like ejecting CDs.

You are our one billionth customer!

[nameendingwith]

I wonder if when they ship this one billionth mouse to a customer, they will include in the box a flashing ad telling him that he is the one billionth customer and should click here to claim his prize.

Yes it is true. Very rare

[140Mandak262Jamuna]

It's rare in human history that a billionth of anything has been shipped by one company,"

Yes, a billionth of most things are microscopic in size. So shipping it is quite difficult. Great job logitec.

Re:What about Microsoft?

[UnHolier than ever]

Microsoft is an excellent mouse-making company. It's a shame people keep complaining about their failed OS sideline.

Re:Any othetr industry?? neve happened?

[Marc Desrochers]

That probably means something more like 976562500 hard drives.