What's with these cordless mice? I think I'll go back to corded.

[Paper Roses]

My computer guru suggested, several months ago that I switch to cordless mice for my PC and Laptop. Every time I use them...OK, not every time, but too frequently I have to replace the batteries. I asked at Staples, where I bought them and was told they should last 18 months without a new battery. Nuts! I have to replace them every week or so. I don't use the PC or laptop all day. My use is occasional. This is driving me nuts. Is it me or the nature of the beast? I think I still have my cord mice. I never had a problem before. Are these things useless? My guarantee has expired so if they are defective, my loss. One is Logitec, the other is Microsoft. Phooey!
Your opinion would be appreciated.

[Old and In the Way]

1. I get 1-2 years before replscing.

I think the mouse should turn off if there is no position change detect in a certain time. Sounds like yours doesn't. Should be on/off switch on the bottom that should be able to turn off when not in use.

[Paper Roses]

2. Hi, usually I turn them off. Sometimes I forget. Never for very long. A few hours or so.

There is still no long term life in either. I use regular batteries, should I be using alkaline?

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

3. re: alkaline

Yes, for sure. I used a wireless mouse every day for about 8 months without changing batteries. Use alkaline.

[liberal N proud]

4. I have 2 cordless pointing devices

One for my when I am at my desk an docked which is rechargeable. It only needs to go on the charger base once every week.

I have another that uses 2 (2A) alkaline batteries for travel. It stays in my bag unless I travel or work from home. The batteries in that device last for a year or more unless it gets left on in the bag and buttons get pushed all the time.

Both are Logitech

[Egnever]

5. Logitech mice have been close to flawless for me for years

Only thing I will buy and the only one that I have that chews through batteries is a gaming mouse that I would expect it from all the others last 6 months easy without ever turning them off.

Are you sure it is the batteries?

Where is the mouse wireless dongle plugged in?

[TheFa11en]

6. Dead Batteries

Every week or so sounds really strange. Unless their is a build issue with that particular mouse, the only thing I could guess is that the mouse is trying to connect to other USB dongles in the area. Are you in a secluded work area or surrounded by a bunch of other computers using cordless mice. I'd say just return or exchange this mouse if still possible.

[Pacrin]

7. I go cordless

I go cordless at work and at home. Batteries seem to die at the most important moments. Plus the dongle is too easy to loose.