Don't buy a cordless mouse.

[Another Bill C.]

They go through batteries like kid through M&M's.

The optical part is really nice but you can get that in a USB mouse. I'm getting rid of this thing today.

[madmax]

1. Ack!! Too late.

Already have one. I love it. ;)

[Auntie Bush]

3. Do you go through a lot of batteries too?

I was thinking of getting one but maybe I won't.

[madmax]

10. No - I've had mine for about 9 months

changed the batteries once. I have a Logitech mouse and keyboard.

edited for clarity: Just put in new batteries last week. No balls to clean either :evilgrin:

[OKNancy]

16. I'm getting one of those then

I've had this Microsoft one for a year or so and it goes through two batteries every three weeks. ( I use it a lot)

[boxster]

2. Batteries last a lot longer in the newer-generation ones.

[Momgonepostal]

4. I'm not neat enough..

I'd lose a cordless mouse in 2 days I bet. I need my mouse attached to my pc...lol.

[gmoney]

9. Agreed. The cord doesn't bother me...

I never really saw the appeal. It's not like a phone where being cordless lets you continue your conversation from the kitchen to the living room or the front porch or wherever. But with a wireless mouse, if I move more than a foot or two from my computer, I can't see the screen anyway. (Plus, you still need a mousing surface.)

If you had some Architectural Digest type of home or something, maybe, or for controlling a computer in a conference room or something, maybe, but other than that, just kind of a pain in the neck with rechargers and such.

The Logitech optical 3-button scrolling mouse is great, and you can get them for about $15... works for me!

[Redneck Socialist]

5. Battery life is directly related to time spent at DU

The more you DU the more batteries you need. :P

I like mine but you are correct about the batteries.

[Devils Advocate NZ]

6. Simple answer...

buy rechargable batteries and a recharger :)

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

8. Ka ching! I have had a cordless keyboard and mouse for 3 years

and have rechargeable batteries. Great combination.

LOVE IT!

[tridim]

7. Get a few rechargeable NiMH batteries

and you'll be happy.

I have about twenty NiMH's in rotation for my everyday electronics. They're great. Expensive initial investment, but sooo worth it.

[SeveneightyWhoa]

11. YUP!

Just get a cheap set of rechargeable batteries with a charger..

[radwriter0555]

12. that's odd. I use one battery a year....

I have a logitech.

[LibertyorDeath]

13. Logitech cordless 1 set of batteries every 6 months

Love it..

[Another Bill C.]

17. Mine is a Logitech.

I go through a pair of batteries a month. The last ones were off-brand and only lasted a couple of weeks.

[ET Awful]

14. Depends on the mouse. . .

The newest MS models batteries last for several months.

The top of the line Logitech has a charger in the receiving station so you just stick the mouse in there every night and it recharges.

It's all in what mouse you choose :).

[ironflange]

15. My son uses a Logitech rechargeable

You know, you pop it in its little cradle when you're not at your computer. Works like a charm. As for me, I'm ok with corded mice, but I'm pissed off with Microsoft now, this one I have is the second that sometimes sends double-clicks through when I only click once. This is my last MS mouse.

[nclib]

18. I love my Logitech rechargeable!

If anything ever happens to it, I'm getting another. It's great!