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Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

ymenar

Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

by ymenar » Wed, 21 Jul 1999 04:00:00

(just got this, though it's interesting, not affiliated with any of those
companies, which I could have free Ferrari merchandising, still ;-D )

GUILLEMOT & FERRARI
JOIN THE RACE FOR THE ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

MONTREAL - JULY 16, 1999 - Guillemot and Ferrari today announced that they
have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement, which will see
the Ferrari name and logo on Guillemot's PC and console driving accessories,
available from this Fall.

"Ferrari's unique heritage, commitment to excellence and technology make it
the most prestigious brand in the car and racing industry. Symbolizing,
above all, the best in engineering, Ferrari is synonymous with a winning
spirit, which we value the most," states Claude Guillemot, President of
Guillemot Corporation. "We are very proud to associate our name with such an
eminent company that is so dedicated to success."

"We chose to work on this program with Guillemot due to its leading
expertise in *** products. Racing enthusiasts and Ferrari fans will live
an exciting new experience," says Alessandro Furfaro, Managing Director of
Ferrari Idea.

Guillemot and Ferrari will work together to design future driving
accessories. This collaboration will allow Guillemot to create products
which offer consumers the ultimate racing experience.

Guillemot Corporation

Combining advanced technological know-how with an extremely efficient
distribution network, Guillemot Corporation has become a pre-eminent
worldwide player in the interactive leisure hardware and accessories market.
The group develops, manufactures and distributes PC and consoles peripherals
providing the highest quality products for gamers and music enthusiasts
worldwide. Guillemot Corporation is presently present in 10 countries and
distributes its products in a total of 35 countries. Guillemot Corporation
is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, Sicovam code 6672. For further
information, please visit the Guillemot web site: http://www.racesimcentral.net/

Tony Rickar

Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

by Tony Rickar » Thu, 22 Jul 1999 04:00:00


> There's a picture of it at :

> http://www.mgprs2.com/news.5days.htm

> It looks too much like a MS wheel to be a coincidence.  It's
> likely a modified MS wheel.  The wheel itself is exactly the same as
> MS except for the silver color spokes, buttons and paddles.  Even
> the foot pedals look like the MS unit except for cosmetic differences.

I don't agree - the MS wheel has always looked at bit too Playstation like
for my liking - this wheel looks much better IMHO (but then I may be swayed
by that Ferrari badge!)

Also the whole shape of the base is way different to be considered a badged
MS affair.

Damn - I'd just talked myself out of buying a FF wheel too :)

Tony

jarn

Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

by jarn » Thu, 22 Jul 1999 04:00:00

WOW, suddenly my logitech doesn't look that good anymore :-)

,
Jarno


Jalo

Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

by Jalo » Thu, 22 Jul 1999 04:00:00


That may be true, but you didn't buy the Logitech because it was pretty did
you?
We'll see how this wheel stacks up once the reviews come in.

Chris Schlette

Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

by Chris Schlette » Thu, 22 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Too bad it doesn't come with a Momo wheel instead. :?  Then it might be a
real buy.


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