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Paper Roses

(7,506 posts)
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:18 PM Aug 2016

What's with these cordless mice? I think I'll go back to corded.

My computer guru suggested, several months ago that I switch to cordless mice for my PC and Laptop. Every time I use them...OK, not every time, but too frequently I have to replace the batteries. I asked at Staples, where I bought them and was told they should last 18 months without a new battery. Nuts! I have to replace them every week or so. I don't use the PC or laptop all day. My use is occasional. This is driving me nuts. Is it me or the nature of the beast? I think I still have my cord mice. I never had a problem before. Are these things useless? My guarantee has expired so if they are defective, my loss. One is Logitec, the other is Microsoft. Phooey!
Your opinion would be appreciated.

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What's with these cordless mice? I think I'll go back to corded. (Original Post) Paper Roses Aug 2016 OP
I get 1-2 years before replscing. Old and In the Way Aug 2016 #1
Hi, usually I turn them off. Sometimes I forget. Never for very long. A few hours or so. Paper Roses Aug 2016 #2
re: alkaline discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #3
I have 2 cordless pointing devices liberal N proud Aug 2016 #4
Logitech mice have been close to flawless for me for years Egnever Aug 2016 #5
Dead Batteries TheFa11en Sep 2016 #6
I go cordless Pacrin Jan 2017 #7

Old and In the Way

(37,540 posts)
1. I get 1-2 years before replscing.
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:22 PM
Aug 2016

I think the mouse should turn off if there is no position change detect in a certain time. Sounds like yours doesn't. Should be on/off switch on the bottom that should be able to turn off when not in use.

Paper Roses

(7,506 posts)
2. Hi, usually I turn them off. Sometimes I forget. Never for very long. A few hours or so.
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:32 PM
Aug 2016

There is still no long term life in either. I use regular batteries, should I be using alkaline?

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,577 posts)
3. re: alkaline
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 02:00 PM
Aug 2016

Yes, for sure. I used a wireless mouse every day for about 8 months without changing batteries. Use alkaline.

liberal N proud

(60,945 posts)
4. I have 2 cordless pointing devices
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 02:17 PM
Aug 2016

One for my when I am at my desk an docked which is rechargeable. It only needs to go on the charger base once every week.

I have another that uses 2 (2A) alkaline batteries for travel. It stays in my bag unless I travel or work from home. The batteries in that device last for a year or more unless it gets left on in the bag and buttons get pushed all the time.

Both are Logitech

 

Egnever

(21,506 posts)
5. Logitech mice have been close to flawless for me for years
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 07:56 PM
Aug 2016

Only thing I will buy and the only one that I have that chews through batteries is a gaming mouse that I would expect it from all the others last 6 months easy without ever turning them off.

Are you sure it is the batteries?

Where is the mouse wireless dongle plugged in?

TheFa11en

(11 posts)
6. Dead Batteries
Fri Sep 9, 2016, 12:20 AM
Sep 2016

Every week or so sounds really strange. Unless their is a build issue with that particular mouse, the only thing I could guess is that the mouse is trying to connect to other USB dongles in the area. Are you in a secluded work area or surrounded by a bunch of other computers using cordless mice. I'd say just return or exchange this mouse if still possible.

Pacrin

(2 posts)
7. I go cordless
Thu Jan 5, 2017, 07:24 AM
Jan 2017

I go cordless at work and at home. Batteries seem to die at the most important moments. Plus the dongle is too easy to loose.

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