don't used wireless if you think that battery cost u alot.

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ok2..
thanks..

Straight to the point. I like it
I had no problem with my wired mouse although there is a Logitech wireless kit sitting nicely in my cupboard. I just find it too weird to go for wireless for these two items.

my logitech mouse only need 1 battery i use the energizer ultimate lithum can last me 6months or u can buy rechargable like eneeloop i am having

depends on the mouse, new logitechs can last around 6months to a year.
my g6 can last 1 month on cheap china rm5 3pack batteries.

e2 , around 8-9 months.

e2 batteries can be found at petronas kiosk. even 7-11 don't carry it.

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Added on January 12, 2010, 11:16 amno wires, no tangle. can use the mouse a media controller especially i'm sitting a distance away watching movies

This post has been edited by radioactive: Jan 12 2010, 11:16 AM

MS Wireless Optical Mouse last about 2 month on a single AA Tesco Alkaline battery

This post has been edited by exentric_nova: Jan 12 2010, 11:21 AM

the problem is the mouse not the battery. You keep searching to cheap and long lasting battery but there is no such thing. Long lasting batteries will always cost more. Cheap one uses cheap metal (not alkaline) thus it's cheaper but it won't last.

What you pay is what you get.

Best battery to use for cordless mouse is Energizer e2. THis one cost RM16.90 for pack of 2 pieces. It is very light and pack juices of alkaline.

If you want longer lasting mouse then get expensive mouse like logitech and microsoft. No point getting cheap cordless mouse but you end up have to constantly change the battery which in the end cost you even more.

For eg,

Cheap mouse :
Energiser e2 - RM16.90 (2 pieces)
- last 5 month = RM3.38 per month

Energiser Alkaline - RM8.90 (2 pieces)
- last 4 month = RM2.22 per month

Cheap Heavy Duty - RM5.90 (2 pieces)
- last 2 month = RM2.95 per month

Expensive mouse:
energiser e2 - RM16.90
- last 8 month = RM2.11 per month

So you end up paying more for the battery if you stick with cheap mice that doesn't last.

Thinking to go for rechargeable batteries?
Well, most rechargeables are a hassle to use. A lot of them go faulty and cheap ones doesn't last long. You need to constantly keep them charged which is tedious and waste electricity. But eneloop that doesn't discharge, hmm...i never tried this but I will stick with energiser e2 for now.

TS also said something about turning the mouse off when not in use. Even with that the mouse last less than 2 months. My logitech mouse, i don't even bother to turn it off it has auto cutoff feature when not in use. Last me more than 8 month. Don't you take this into account when you talk about "good" mouse?

This post has been edited by abubin: Jan 12 2010, 04:03 PM

Beside buying more Alkaline batteries and throw into trash (after drain), using Rechargeable AA is a good option in term of average cost. (Al through startup cost is higher).

Low Self Discharging Ni-MH is recommended.

Logitech M705 Marathon mouse, 2AA alakaline batteries for ...

3 YEARS!

as so many said non rechargeable battery is energizer, if u want chargeable batter check this link

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1193003

Use alkaline battery. Use normal battery of course life is shorter. Check also battery manufacturing date. If you buy expired, the stored power in the battery could be less than spec.

Use more branded like Microsoft, Logitech ... their performance superb and battery last longer. I can safely say guaranteed

This post has been edited by jeopardise: Jan 30 2010, 09:26 AM

from my experience, i used a lot of diff rechargeable batt before and here is my review (simple one la)

1) energizer - the lifecycle is really short, no matter what they say. after a few hundred recharge, you will find it doesnt hold the charge very long

2) GP ReCyko+ - good but expensive and its not powerful enough to power some appliance! its f***ing strange!!

3) Sanyo eneloop - best rechargeable batt IMHO. bit more expensive but the charges lasts a lot longer and also it manages to power up devices where the GP couldnt!