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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by thelasik, Dec 25, 2005.

  1. thelasik

    thelasik Contributing Member

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    wireless mouse crew

    how long do your batteries last?
     
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  2. weakfromtoday

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    I have a Logitech lx7 and they have lasted 3 months so far... no signs of slowing down yet.
     
  3. Lil Pun

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    I use rechargeable ones and they last about a month.
     
  4. Rocket Fan

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    Not sure exactly how long, but it seems near the end of the battery life it keeps losing the signal or whatever you call it from the base so I have to press the button on the bottom of the mouse.. gets annoying
     
  5. DonnyMost

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    about 6-8 months.
     
  6. LAYGO

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    Logitech MX1000 (Laser) with builtin batteries last a week or two before it needs recharging *AND* it's an awesome mouse!

    My other 2 wireless uses rechargeables & I just randomly take them out & recharge when I know I'm not going to use them for a few hours.
     
  7. Uprising

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    Just got my first wireless mouse for christmas.

    It's a logitech cordless optical mouse. My first mouse that doesn't have a track ball. :)

    What a great day this has been.
     
  8. apostolic3

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    3-4 months. The wireless keyboard batteries last even longer.
     
  9. Mr. Mooch

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    Really old and crappy rechargable batteries lasted me 3+ months with no problems. I replaced them with no-name brand alkaline and it's been 4+ months; after being curious myself a few days ago to see how much juice they got left, they still are about 60% full according to my battery tester.

    Oh and I have a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer I got for $18 on Woot a few months back. No cord is soooooo nice.
     
  10. Dubious

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    I just bought a cheapie one this week but when my computer has been asleep for a couple of hours it's like the mouse isn't there. I have unplug and re-plug the USB and let it recognize it again.

    That's a drag.
     
  11. RocketForever

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    I think it really depends on how often you use the mouse. I have to change the batteries like every 3 months.
     
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  12. JeeberD

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    Awesome news. My new wireless keyboard should be arriving in the mail today! :)
     
  13. Sishir Chang

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    I tried an Microsoft wireless mouse last year and had all sorts of problems like that. It got so bad I just ditched it and switched back to the old rollerball mouse.
     
  14. Svpernaut

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    I've never been a fan of wireless mice due to the increase in weight... it probably has something to do with the fact that I am a FPS gamer and use photoshop all the time though and love a mouse that you can barely feel moving. I'll take my Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 and it's cord any day of the week... it also looks super-sexy with my corded Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000. I can see how business/internet users would love no cords though.
     
  15. omair

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    Ive had the logitech Mx700 combo for almost 3 years and it works great. I just had to change the batteries out of the keyboard about 2 weeks ago and the mouse will hold its charge for about 3 or 4 days before it starts blinking red.
    Im not one of those guys who likes the light mouse and im sure they have mice that hold charge for much longer. I had my eyes on the mx1000 laser for a while.
    So far I am extremely happy with my wirless mouse.
     

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