Every company should be like Logitech

[--Pete]

Hi,

I have been using the same Logitech trackball since Diablo I. Before that even. The only problem is the microswitches need to be replaced every few years or so. That is a real pain, and I wish they had used more durable parts, but it is a great trackball nonetheless.

I've been using Logitech trackballs and keyboards (as well as a Logitech Harmony) since as long as I can remember. They've always had great customer service, good products, and great support (drivers and their database for the Harmony, as well as their excellent mouse-ware). Like you, I wish the hardware were a bit more durable (e.g., the early HP calculators which were damned near indestructible -- I've got an HP 65 which is still going strong after 35 years).

I've replaced switches on the trackballs a few times now, and next time I need to, I'll see if I can get industrial strength replacements from Mouser. If I can, I'll let you know what I found and how it seems to work.

--Pete