Ok, that sounds good Reg. do you turn the mouse off when not in use for those twice a week events? I think if it were to remain on, and in range of the paired Macbook Pro, then it would continue to hunt and remain connected which seems to in turn drain the batteries. Having never been in the mindset to turn off a mouse when I step away from the computer, I find it a poor workaround to continually having to turn it on/off as the need to use it arises.
Peter -----Original Message----- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Reg Whitely Sent: Monday, 19 April 2010 5:16 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% Hi Peter I have a Magic Mouse which I use in my classroom with my MacBook Pro hooked up to the data projector. All the kids can see the screen and pass the mouse around to select various items and highlight text for editing. A bluetooth keyboard would also be useful in this way. Today I had to smile as we had a lady doing a presentation at school to staff, using her little Acer or asus or whatever mini comp connected to her own data projector. She needed a DVD shown so I hooked up my MacBook to our school data projector and took my Magic Mouse to the table I was sitting at to control the movie. She didn't know I had the mouse and thought I'd forgotten to start the DVD so went to the Mac and used the trackpad. She couldn't understand what was happening ;-) I have 2 rechargeable batteries in it and they are yet to need recharging, but I admit I use it only once or twice a week in class. Regards Reg On 19/04/2010, at 8:51 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > > On 18/04/2010, at 9:00 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: > >> Since retiring the MM, I got myself a Logitech Nano VX mouse and it >> is >> still on the FIRST set of batteries from then! It is a great wireless >> mouse despite not having the features of the MM - but it was >> getting a >> bit tiring replacing batteries less than every week. The MM despite >> its >> great features, if they don't work reliably and consistently, it's a >> dud. > > I agree. I have to say that as much as I like the design and > philosophy of the Magic Mouse, I'm still not sure that I'm the > market for an off-the-shelf purchase of one. I'm still waiting to be > convinced of the need for wireless mice and keyboards on desktop > computers in general use (if I'm that far away from the computer > that wireless devices become necessary, I can't see the screen > anyway!), the Logitech Bluetooth mouse I bought over three years ago > for use with my Macbook Pro is still on its second change of > batteries. It just never stops. > > Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services > FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer > Perth, Western Australia > Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 064 948 > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> ***************************** NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, "information") contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
