Guillemot and FERRARI PC wheel [Press Release]

(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: [link lost in import]

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> 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

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

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.

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