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    batteries for BT mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mystery905, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. mystery905

    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    Does anybody have any recommendations on what batteries to use for a bluetooth mouse?

    I'm currently using 2 x AA Energizer disposables, but want to get rechargeables.

    Two basic choices are between: rechargeable alkaline, and nimh.

    What are the pro's and con's of each? Is there a particular brand that is better than the others?
     
    mystery905, Sep 18, 2007
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    You would probably was to go with NiMh since NiMh can be recharged many times (possibly 500 - 1000) before needing replacement. Rechargeable alkaline batteries will have a shorter cycle life than NiMH.
     
    granny365, Sep 18, 2007
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    Regardless of what you pick, the batteries will likely outlast your mouse and laptop so I would not worry about the brand too much. In high drain devices where you can kill batteries in 15 minutes and need to recharge them 20+ times a month you start to notice the difference in cell quality. For recharging batteries every few weeks, just grab something cheap with a brand name on it.
     
    ocellaris, Sep 19, 2007
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    grab yourself some Energizer Lithium ones. It's what i use in my mouse and they last for months! Well worth paying £6 every 6 months rather than a set of rechargeables that last for 5 mins after you have charged them a few times!!
     
    tphilly1984, Sep 20, 2007
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    There are special low self discharge NiMH batteries available now.
     
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    Thanks. I picked up 8 Sanyo Eneloop low-discharge AA's for $17.99 @ The Source (Canada).
     
    mystery905, Sep 21, 2007
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