kony wrote:

>>2700mAh and 2900mAh NiMH batteries last just as long (if not longer)
>>than standard Duracell or Energizer AA batteries (which are ~2700mAh.)
>>Depends on the application.
>
> In this application, NiMH cannot power a mouse as long.
> NiMH inherantly has a self-discharge propensity that will
> result in lower usable power over the course of several
> months time. If the mouse were power hungry enough that it
> drained the batteries within a month or two, NiMH would be
> more competitive.

Some cordless mice ARE power hungry, being in the on/active state
if they are not in the charger. *In these applications*, the 2700-
3000mAh NiMH rechargeables hold their charge just as long as the
alkalines do. Using the cradle, well...NiMH is a "no brainer."

> The remaining option that somewhat contradicts
> what I wrote above is the new breed of NiMH by Sanyo,
> eneloop. Their capacity is lower than their other NiMH but
> self-discharge rate is much lower. Unfortunately most
> places don't carry eneloop yet, of the major retailers they
> might be cheapest at hhgreg.com

http://www.hybriousa.com/