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    Use NiMH batteries in Wireless Mice?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Shabs, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. Shabs

    Shabs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been looking through all the wireless mice out there for my new laptop (focusing on BlueTooth) and I noticed that none stated they could use AA NiMH batteries in place of alkaline (except for Bluetake.)
    So question is, is it safe to use my NiMH2500 AA batteries in any/all these mice? (eg. Logitech V270).

    Thanks regardless.
     
    Shabs, Jul 31, 2006
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  2. jterp7

    jterp7 Notebook Deity

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    should be fine...im using nimh
     
    jterp7, Jul 31, 2006
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  3. dragonesse

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    NiMH tends to be compatible with alkaline batteries, so it shouldn't be an issue.
     
    dragonesse, Aug 1, 2006
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  4. ericlala

    ericlala Notebook Consultant

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    1.2v vs 1.5v
     
    ericlala, Aug 1, 2006
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  5. Shabs

    Shabs Notebook Enthusiast

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    ? Not sure what you mean.
     
    Shabs, Aug 1, 2006
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    dunno what he means either..im currently using some old panasonic nimh's in my msoft notebook laser 6000 and it lasts about 3months..i'm a heavy user though
     
    jterp7, Aug 1, 2006
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  7. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I know exactly what you mean. If you read on your rechargable AAA or AA batteries they say 1.2v instead of 1.5volts. This is a technical point that doesnt matter - the thing is the engineers havent been able to get rechargable batteries to draw 1.5v potential across a cell. It does not matter, but you won;t need the extra potential for a BT mouse.
     
    Gautam, Aug 1, 2006
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