"This is the first time we have teamed up with such an iconic designer to create a new product," says Ken Fry, design group director for Microsoft Hardware.
The Starck mouse has a hemisphere design to make it comfortable for left- and right-handed users. It features a silver finish with either a blue or orange strip of light dividing the two full-length buttons.
Microsoft formed an alliance with Starck nearly two years ago to create the mouse. Starck provided the product vision and worked with Microsoft engineers to ensure the mouse was eye-catching, comfortable and easy to use.
Belinda Godfrey, home and retail group manager at Microsoft SA, believes the local market is sophisticated when compared to US and European standards.
"This is an extremely exciting product for us and I expect consumers to respond favourably," says Godfrey.
On why the new mouse does not feature Microsoft tilt-wheel technology, Godfrey says it is a design issue.
"The six LED lights down the middle and the egg-shaped design of the mouse were important factors and we did not want to make any compromises on its design. This mouse is stylish and is the ultimate accessory for any desk."
The Starck mouse will be available in selected retail stores in the first week of September and will sell for approximately R350.
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