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From: "Mike Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Are the mouse and keyboard designed to use rechargable
> batteries? NiCd and NiMh are only 1.2 V per cell vs 1.5 V for
> alkaline. Some devices aren't designed to work at the lower
> voltage.
I've never found a device that would not work with rechargables, which are a
bit lower in voltage, as you say. Some gadget makers sport a stern notice
that only "their" batteries should be used, but it's nonsense.
> > What kind of AA batteries do you use for wireless mouse and keyboard?
> > I bought the Energizer 2500 NiCD rechargeables which I believed to be
very good but they only last about a week if I'm lucky.
> >
> > Is there a better choice? Where do you buy them to get a good price?
Do read the mAh (milli Ampere hours) (or Wh watt-hours) rating of the
batteries you buy. Some hold more energy than others. I've seen some phone
batteries with capacity 2:1.
My AA Energizer rechargeables are 1850 mAh.
Alkalines hold more energy in the same package, than NiCd or NiMH, so they
last longer. Rechargeables can put out more current in a surge, if needed,
so they tend to recharge photo flash faster, than alkalines.
Rich
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