That's possibly due to the device needing EXACTLY that amount of voltage, which actually is rare. The vast majority of devices work fine with rechargeables because it's the current (mA) more so that is important, not the voltage. Rechargeable batteries have the same current (if not more) that regular 1.5v batteries. Also, if you check the rechargeable's voltage (after recharging), you'll see they are 1.35v and not 1.25v. If you'll note on some devices, it will state something like "rechargeable batteries not recommended". But just because it may not say this, doesn't always mean they will work with them. -Clint
God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com http://ComputerHardware-ConsumerElectronics.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donald J. Briggs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi PC Works Group, The mention of rechargeable batteries brought to mind a little problem I ran into several years ago. I had a TRS Model 100 portable 32k computer and I tried to use Rechargeable batteries and they went dead much to fast. I learned that Rechargeable batteries are only 1 .25 volts instead of the normal 1 .50 volts. I had to jerry -rig extra space in the Model 100 to put 5 batteries instead of the normal 4 because it needed 6 volts to operate properly.... 4 x 1.50=6 volts , 5x 1.25=6.25 volts. I had great success using the portable in my Taxi after my fix. Hope this sheds some light, Rocky de Dragon ----- Original Message ----- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Clint Hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That's about what it did with me. BTW, I use the optical cordless now, and the first set were dead in TWO DAYS!! But, 2nd set is still going ok after 3 weeks. First may have been already low (I use rechargeable batteries, and also have a charger that can recharge any ALKALINE battery, that's a big help). So, if you recharge them, it's no big deal. I also get some "herky jerky"....."stuttering" type cursor movements with this new unit and the older one as well. That happen to you? -Clint God Bless Us All ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Kaulback" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 10:38 PM Subject: PCWorks: Logitech cordless mouse I have a Logitech cordless mouse and I've found it really sucks up the 2 AAA batteries. I've used 2 sets now and the mouse is only 4 weeks old. It's the older type not the optical. Does anyone else have this mouse and what are your battery usage experiences like? Peter Kaulback ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
