Wireless Mouse question

Easy Mac · 10-21-2003, 09:56 PM

I just picked up the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop set. The question I have is, does the mouse ever shut off? The optical light came on as soon as I put the in the batteries, and hasn't shut off since. Is this going to drain my battery, and is there a way to shut it off without having to constantly remove the batteries?

Oh, and I picked up Office 2k3. Mostly the same as the last versions AFAIK. But hey, it got me a free wirless desktop and $30 in movies from best buy, so I'm happy (3 movies, wireless mouse and keyboard and Office for $150 aint bad).

And I checked CompUSA, you can get Office, and then with rebates you can get a free DVD burner, phone system (2 cordless 2.4 ghz and a normal phone) or a free protable DVD player (normally $230) free if you buy Office there (even if you buy the Student version). I didn't have to show my ID at Best Buy, and Standard is over $200 more.

At C-USA, you can also get a free printer, 128 mb usb memory key thing, free cd-r's, DVD X Copy (good if you wanted to copy movies w/ the DVD burner) and a bunch of other shit for free. I would have done that, but I couldn't clear it with the missus to copy movies. I told her we'd save money, but no go. But an insanely good deal (granted these are all rebates, but still good nonetheless.)

Ksyrup · 10-21-2003, 09:57 PM

I have one, and if it does shut off, I don't know how to do it. I go through batteries once every two months.

Easy Mac · 10-21-2003, 09:58 PM

Damn, thats expensive... may have to invest in some rechargeable ones.

Draft Dodger · 10-21-2003, 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by Easy Mac
Damn, thats expensive... may have to invest in some rechargeable ones.

2 AA batteries every two months is expensive?
damn college kids...

Fritz · 10-22-2003, 05:45 AM

I have a wireless mouse and love it.

Rechargeable batteries are the way to go.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-22-2003, 06:45 AM

Been through two wireless mice, never again unless there's significant improvements in them.

One (I believe it was the Logitech), just crapped out on me after a couple of months. The next, an MS, was clipping through batteries about every three weeks.

cincyreds · 10-22-2003, 07:22 AM

I have a Microsoft Optical Wireless mouse also and I love it!

I will be getting a cordless keyboard next I think.

Abe Sargent · 10-22-2003, 09:40 AM

I have both in cordless, had them for a year and I play on them incessantly. Every six months I've had to purchase an 8-pack of AAs in order to keep both powered. And I've only had to change the batteries in the keyboard once or twice.

You have to use the major brands of batteries. Crappy Everready and stuff like that simply doesn't have the juice to handle a long term commitment.

-Anxiety

Alan T · 10-22-2003, 10:12 AM

I use my cordless mouse for my presentation systems primarily. I have a few things where not having the wires there is nice.

For everything else, I use my optical mouse that is not cordless. The responsiveness to me is much more of a benefit than not having the cords.

Draft Dodger · 10-22-2003, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by JonInMiddleGA
Been through two wireless mice, never again unless there's significant improvements in them.

One (I believe it was the Logitech), just crapped out on me after a couple of months. The next, an MS, was clipping through batteries about every three weeks.

I can't live without my cordless mouse.

Glengoyne · 10-22-2003, 01:55 PM

If I had a wireless mouse I am convinced I would lose it, only to find it near the television.

Franklinnoble · 10-22-2003, 03:56 PM

Office 2k3 is a lot better than its predecessor. If you don't use Outlook or any of the collaboration tools in a corporate environment, you probably won't notice, though.

I have wireless optical mice... I like them, and I don't mind the battery use. I know someone makes a rechargeable wireless optical mouse that sits in a charger cradle when you're not using it... that might be an option for those of you tired of buying batteries.

sterlingice · 10-22-2003, 04:30 PM

I've been using a logitech wireless optical mouse for a couple of years now and I just keep rotating the same 8 rechargeable batteries between the mouse, my wavebird (wireless gamecube controller) and the 4 battery charger in my bathroom that's constantly plugged in. On the wavebird- it takes forever to run out of batteries (I don't play games as often as I'd like due to school and it has something like a 100 hour battery life) and on the mouse, it's 2-3 weeks of constant use (ie 10+ hours a day). Outside of the intial cash of ~$20, I haven't spent a dime yet (and I also am being quasi-environmental since I don't throw anything out).

SI

10-21-2003, 09:57 PM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I have one, and if it does shut off, I don't know how to do it. I go through batteries once every two months. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-22-2003, 05:45 AM	#5
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I have a wireless mouse and love it. Rechargeable batteries are the way to go. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-22-2003, 06:45 AM	#6
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Been through two wireless mice, never again unless there's significant improvements in them. One (I believe it was the Logitech), just crapped out on me after a couple of months. The next, an MS, was clipping through batteries about every three weeks. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-22-2003, 07:22 AM	#7
cincyreds High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mississippi	I have a Microsoft Optical Wireless mouse also and I love it! I will be getting a cordless keyboard next I think. __________________ The Dallas Cowboys!! America's Team will rise again.

10-22-2003, 09:40 AM	#8
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I have both in cordless, had them for a year and I play on them incessantly. Every six months I've had to purchase an 8-pack of AAs in order to keep both powered. And I've only had to change the batteries in the keyboard once or twice. You have to use the major brands of batteries. Crappy Everready and stuff like that simply doesn't have the juice to handle a long term commitment. -Anxiety __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

10-21-2003, 09:58 PM	#3
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Damn, thats expensive... may have to invest in some rechargeable ones.

10-22-2003, 10:12 AM	#9
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I use my cordless mouse for my presentation systems primarily. I have a few things where not having the wires there is nice. For everything else, I use my optical mouse that is not cordless. The responsiveness to me is much more of a benefit than not having the cords. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-22-2003, 01:55 PM	#11
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	If I had a wireless mouse I am convinced I would lose it, only to find it near the television.

10-22-2003, 03:56 PM	#12
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Office 2k3 is a lot better than its predecessor. If you don't use Outlook or any of the collaboration tools in a corporate environment, you probably won't notice, though. I have wireless optical mice... I like them, and I don't mind the battery use. I know someone makes a rechargeable wireless optical mouse that sits in a charger cradle when you're not using it... that might be an option for those of you tired of buying batteries.

10-22-2003, 04:30 PM	#13
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I've been using a logitech wireless optical mouse for a couple of years now and I just keep rotating the same 8 rechargeable batteries between the mouse, my wavebird (wireless gamecube controller) and the 4 battery charger in my bathroom that's constantly plugged in. On the wavebird- it takes forever to run out of batteries (I don't play games as often as I'd like due to school and it has something like a 100 hour battery life) and on the mouse, it's 2-3 weeks of constant use (ie 10+ hours a day). Outside of the intial cash of ~$20, I haven't spent a dime yet (and I also am being quasi-environmental since I don't throw anything out). SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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