"UCLAN" <nomail@thanks.org> wrote in message
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> BestMouse wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> Why? Logitech's cordless mice with NiMH AA and charging cradles are
> the way to go. I've been using my MX700 with the same included NiMH
> AA cells for over three years. I simply put the mouse in it's cradle
> about every other night. Buying alkaline AA cells for a mouse is dumb.

I had one of those but had a problem that if I wasnt very careful putting it
in the cradle just so, then it wouldnt make good contact and wouldnt charge.