So I have changed the batteries in it about 3 times so far, the interval inbetween changing them is about 2-3 weeks, is this normal? I use my computer just about everyday, I also put my mac to sleep 90% of the time, I shut down about once a week overnight. Is it me or is something wrong with my mouse?
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My Apple BT mouse sucks the life out of Battery's.
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Turning the mouse off when your Mac sleeps or is shut down should greatly help battery life. I wish my mouse had an on/off switch. I think I've gotten 2 weeks max out of a pair of AAs.
When I had my iMac G5 with the wireless keyboard and mouse I only had to charge the batteries in my keyboard and mouse only once. I had my iMac G5 for about 3 months. I used my iMac G5 for gaming everyday so the mouse and keyboard was constantly in use. The mouse/keyboard goes to sleep while the computer is sleeping and automatically shuts off when the computer shuts off.
Maybe you need better batteries? Some are better than others. The cheap rechargeable batteries absolutely suck. I have PowerEx 2300mAh rechargeable batteries. They're the best you can buy according to many reviews.
Maybe you need better batteries? Some are better than others. The cheap rechargeable batteries absolutely suck. I have PowerEx 2300mAh rechargeable batteries. They're the best you can buy according to many reviews.
I heard that its better to use rechargable batteries when it comes to BT mice. I hear that they last longer but I highly doubt it. But I would still get them just for the fact that you don't have to keep going through batteries like they were going out of style.
My rechargeable don't last as long as the original batteries that came with the mouse and keyboard but I'd recommend them all the same.
mklos said:
I'm with mklos with the good vs bad battery hypothesis. The batteries I got with my BT mouse lasted for ~3 months, then the replacements I've used have lasted only a couple of weeks. Went back to the corded pro mouse for last little while, but had some presentations to do so got the BT mouse running again (2 days and counting for these cells....
Im using radioshack batteries. I think the problem is solved, your guys' help is greatly appreciated...
I have that MS Optical wireless notebook mouse that the receiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse. It takes 1 AA battery, and I never turn it off (I leave the receiver in the computer all the time) and it's been running for almost 3 months on the same battery. HA!
i use enegizer rechargable batteries with my bluetooth mouse, and i get a good month and a half to two months out of them
stevep said:
Also 2-3 months, running the Mac 10 hours a day 7 days a week on average using plain old alkaline cells from Costco. Rechargeable batteries don't last as long because they start with lower voltage output.
The BT mouse does have a shut off -- two in fact. The first is to close the slider on the bottom, the second is to shut down or sleep the Mac.
neocell said:
The batteries that came with my Apple BT mouse were lithium, which
last much, much longer than alkaline. Another plus is that lithium
batteries seem to weigh half as much, which reduces the weight-gain
of going from an Apple standard mouse to BT. I have been looking for
lithium batteries locally, but they aren't easy to find. Last time I priced
them a few years ago, they were $5.00 for a 4-pack. Maybe cheaper now?
Not bad for 6 months of use!
i used to work there...what a horrible job, sell those warranties! i now work for apple, life is complete.devilot76 said:Moo ha ha ha, when you work at Sharper Image you can get the batteries... well, practically for free. I haven't had to swap the batteries for my BT mouse yet, but when I do, I'll see how well it can hold up.
i get about 6-8 weeks out of my rechargeable batteries.