Is this mouse from the '70s, when computer mice were virtually non-existent and it was the first of its kind, thus the high prices?
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These are worth every penny if you want a Trackman for use with a KVM switch (typically in server room), otherwise get yourself a Logitech M570.
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Repair costs can be high in most cases. Worn out but well used peripherals should be replaced in my opinion. I had my notebook 5000 mouse for years, so I purchased a new one from Amazon, and kept the older one for backup.
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Actually, it's neither. It's an optical mouse. As far as I know though, the ball mouse hasn't been manufactured in about 20 years.
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My computer is 10 years old, not quite as old as yours. However, this mouse works perfectly with mine. That's the best answer I can give.
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Nathan was correct. I had the same issue a few years ago with a Microsoft trackball. They had discontinued it and the only NIB were going for 5 times more than the original price. If the product is discontinued from the manufacturer and new supplies are limited the market will determine the price. It's not much different from someone selling a collectors item that's NIB for much more than it orginally sold. How about the Beanie Baby craze when people would find a rare one for retail and then mark it up 1000% and resell it.
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i was wondering the same thing. I paid about $30 for mine about 15+ years ago. Still works perfectly, but NOT worth $150.
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A better TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR MOUSE!!!??? The MK550 is 60, this thing is almost 5...FIVE times that!
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This model is not a new product. It's been around for a decade or more. However, the mouse I received was brand new. It has been a couple of years since I received it, so I don't recall the packaging.
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An old model of this computer costs $599. I don't think this specific model was ever &lt; $600.
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Logitech stopped making wired trackballs back in 2012, but a lot of people still want them. This is the going price for a discontinued product with a loyal following.
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As far as I have been able to find out with light research, Logitech is probably trying to get more money for the same product just different color and call it a special. I doubt the cost is actually increased or any real reason beyond that.I personally wouldn't want a white mouse though, simply because black hides dirt and grime better. But a white mouse would probably prompt more frequent cleanings.
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That must have been an exception. There was nothing like that on our original mouse nor on the replacement mouse.
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You cannot justify a $170 price for this mouse. When I purchased it a couple years ago, it was only $30-$40.
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As far as I know nothing. I saw a few different ones in Target over a year ago and they all looked alike aside from the mouse tray designs/colors. And honestly since this one was the cheapest that is why I got it I remember they were around $20 at Target back when. I just needed something functional so lower price was better. I could care less for the pink splash but the white/grey pattern is actually pretty nice.
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Nope. Time to replace the mouse, which is too bad. I bought a couple of extra ones prior to MSFT discontinuing this mouse. I still really like it.
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I have found that there is a distinct difference in quality. I bought the Year of the Dragon mouse and had to return it twice. There were serious issues with the laser. After about a week it died out on me. Thinking it may have been a 1 in a million defect, I asked Amazon to replace it. Same problem. In the end I bought the plain Microsoft mouse. I've had it for one year and there is nothing wrong with it to date. Beware of the Year of the Dragon.
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Logitech puts out good products ... normally. I have several of them. This one . unfortunately, (at least the one I received) was not worth $70.