Re: best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...

2014-03-27 Thread Mike Busboom
Hi. I am using Alkaline batteries and have been for four months now. Recently, I took them out of the keyboard, just to find out how well charged they were, and according to my battery tester, they were still very, very full. While I can't know for sure, I can't help but wonder if

Re: best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...

2014-03-27 Thread Chris Blouch
They are just AA batteries so I assume you could use whatever ones you want. I use the cheapie store brand ones and they last long enough that it's hard to recall how often I change them. Probably twice a year or less. CB On 3/27/14 2:14 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: Hi. I am using Alkaline

Re: best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...

2014-03-27 Thread Robert C
Rechargeable batteries are best in applications where you would have to replace alkallines often. In this case, the keyboard is a low power device so alkalines are the best choice. Quote of the nanosecond . . . Rational arguments don't usually work on religious people. Otherwise, there

best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...

2014-03-26 Thread Cameron Strife
Hi. I'm wondering if people get longer life using the Apple bluetooth keyboard with standard alkaline batteries, or, with rechargeable ones. Also, bargain basement brands vs the big name batteries? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cameron. -- You received this message

Re: best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...

2014-03-26 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I bought the rechargeable batteries from Apple and have been using them in my Apple wireless keyboard for a couple of years. I normally don't have to charge them but every six months or so. They have worked great. Robert Carter On Mar 26, 2014, at 12:03 PM, Cameron Strife