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From: George Kerby on 18 May 2010 19:28 On 5/18/10 2:59 PM, in article jollyroger-209112.14592018052010(a)news.individual.net, "Jolly Roger" <jollyroger(a)pobox.com> wrote: > In article <slrnhv58i8.938.ianji33(a)zenatode.org.uk>, > Ian Gregory <ianji33(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> On 2010-05-18, Mr. Strat <rag(a)nospam.techline.com> wrote: >> >>> For the most part, I like it. But I wish they'd make a wired one. I >>> have to replace batteries about every 2.5 months, >> >> You should get rechargeables. I use 2500 mAH NiMH cells and get about >> 2.5 months between charges. > > When I use 2500 mAH NiMH batteries, I find Mac OS X does not accurately > report how much charge is in them. Hey JR. Which brand and where? I want to try out a higher rated battery. My Imedions don't seem to cut it. THX!
From: James Dale Guckert on 18 May 2010 19:31 On 5/18/10 4:22 PM, George Kerby wrote: > > > > On 5/18/10 9:20 AM, in article slrnhv58i8.938.ianji33(a)zenatode.org.uk, "Ian > Gregory"<ianji33(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> On 2010-05-18, Mr. Strat<rag(a)nospam.techline.com> wrote: >> >>> For the most part, I like it. But I wish they'd make a wired one. I >>> have to replace batteries about every 2.5 months, >> >> You should get rechargeables. I use 2500 mAH NiMH cells and get about >> 2.5 months between charges. >> > I use Alkilines because it will not power up with my recyclable 2100 mAh > slow discharge Imedion (like Eneloop) AA batteries. That's odd. I've got a pair of Eneloop AA's in my mouse and one in the keyboard and both work fine. FWIW. -- JDG
From: George Kerby on 18 May 2010 19:32 On 5/18/10 5:59 PM, in article sehix-F3D5A7.15590818052010(a)5ad64b5e.bb.sky.com, "Steve Hix" <sehix(a)NOSPAMmac.comINVALID> wrote: > In article <2010051810472316807-not(a)dotcom>, > thepixelfreak <not(a)dot.com> wrote: > >> On 2010-05-18 00:47:17 -0700, JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot(a)vaxination.ca> said: >> >>> My apple mouse (or whatever its name is this week) has begin to exhibit >>> signs of failure, requiring more and more frequent cleaning of the >>> little ball. (trick of rubbing it against piece of paper as well as usig >>> alchool). >> >> Might mouse was a complete pile of shite. > > I've had/have several. All continue to work as new. Maybe the name of his mouse should be: "Might Mouse - or Might Not Mouse" WhachYa think?
From: Mr. Strat on 18 May 2010 22:00 In article <1jiofhl.131bw0f18pmbniN%nmassello(a)gmail.com>, Neill Massello <nmassello(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Lewis <g.kreme(a)gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote: > > > Is this the mouse that ships with new MacPros? > > Pro towers come with corded keyboards and mice; iMacs come with the > wireless versions. We just got two iMacs in on Monday - both with wired mice and wired keyboards.
From: Jolly Roger on 18 May 2010 22:26
In article <C8188CB2.45557%ghost_topper(a)hotmail.com>, George Kerby <ghost_topper(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > On 5/18/10 2:59 PM, in article > jollyroger-209112.14592018052010(a)news.individual.net, "Jolly Roger" > <jollyroger(a)pobox.com> wrote: > > > In article <slrnhv58i8.938.ianji33(a)zenatode.org.uk>, > > Ian Gregory <ianji33(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> On 2010-05-18, Mr. Strat <rag(a)nospam.techline.com> wrote: > >> > >>> For the most part, I like it. But I wish they'd make a wired one. I > >>> have to replace batteries about every 2.5 months, > >> > >> You should get rechargeables. I use 2500 mAH NiMH cells and get about > >> 2.5 months between charges. > > > > When I use 2500 mAH NiMH batteries, I find Mac OS X does not accurately > > report how much charge is in them. > > Hey JR. Which brand and where? I want to try out a higher rated battery. My > Imedions don't seem to cut it. THX! Mine are Energizer brand rechargeable 2500 mAh 1.2 Volt NiMH batteries. After a fresh recharge, Mac OS X typically reports 50-60% charge in them. -- Send responses to the relevant news group rather than email to me. E-mail sent to this address may be devoured by my very hungry SPAM filter. Due to Google's refusal to prevent spammers from posting messages through their servers, I often ignore posts from Google Groups. Use a real news client if you want me to see your posts. JR |