thanatoid wrote:
> BestMouse <best@mouse.com> wrote in
>
>> My system is a year-and-a-half-old Dell Dimension 8400
>> running WinXP, with a Dell wireless keyboard and mouse, and
>> is left on 24 hours a day. Unfortunately the mouse, which
>> requires two AA batteries, uses up batteries very fast, so
>> I'd like to replace the mouse with a more efficient one
>> (but keep my current Dell wireless keyboard).
>>
>> Which wireless mouse has the longest battery life?
>>
>> I know that rechargeable batteries are an option, but would
>> prefer to keep using regular Duracell's, but with longer
>> life.
>
> Costco brand (Kirkland) AA's cost half of what Duracells cost
> and last longer. I know it's hard to believe but it's true.
>
> Rechargeables (a REAL brand, not some no-name crap) are a MUCH
> better option and will cost you hundreds of dollars less in the
> long run. But it's your money and your choice.

I have had good experience with Walgrens house brand batteries.
They are quite economical, especially when on sale for half price.
My experience was confirmed some years ago by a Consumer Reports
article. Stock up at sale time.

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