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09-07-2007, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
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Do optical mice wear out?
Had mine for about 2 1/2 years and it seems to be not quite what it used to be and the batteries seem to wear out quicker. Is it just my imagination because I covet a shiny new mouse or do these things wear?
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09-07-2007, 06:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Cary, NC
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Batteries? What batteries?
The buttons will wear out, and I suppose the optical outlet could get dirty.
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09-07-2007, 06:14 PM
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Wireless? I have a track ball and I have to pop the ball out occasionally and clean the filth out.
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09-07-2007, 08:12 PM
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09-07-2007, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Troy, Mo
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They can over time, but most of them last for years.
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09-07-2007, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
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Yeah, it's wireless. I guess it could be the buttons wearing, there are actually spots where the finish has worn away where my finger sits.
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09-07-2007, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Lexington, KY
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My first optical mouse lasted me over 6 years. Although I did end up replacing the pads on the bottom of it so it would slide better.
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09-07-2007, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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I use rechargeable batteries and I see them die a little quicker now but that's because they're rechargable batteries and they lose charge over time. SI
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