Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
This is interesting reading as I'd like to think the numeric keypad would be default standard issue, even though, as a left hander, i'd probably never use it. They'd need to have a lhd keypad for me, and the other 25% of the population, or one that unplugs from rhs and plugs into lhs, using an usb connector clip (or is there such a beastie now?) Reg On 21/04/2010, at 11:31 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for all this. I think I would sooner have wireless keyboard than a numeric pad with a USB wired keyboard. Regards Peter... -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Neil Houghton Sent: Wednesday, 21 April 2010 9:38 AM To: WAMUG Subject: Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% Hi Peter, Yes, I mentioned to Peter (Crisp) that changing the keyboard makes it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) - I wanted the i7 processor so it was a special order anyway for me - so changing the keyboard didn't add to the delivery time - which was longer when I placed the order (Apple's Friday Nov 27 one-day-sale) as the new iMacs were just released. I guess I ordered mine direct from the Apple store, so I didn't have a problem remembering to order what I wanted ;o) If a special order adds 2 weeks or more to your delivery time, it sounds like Apple doesn't make it easy for you as a reseller - on the Apple store website, changing the configuration currently changes the delivery from Estimated Ship: Within 24hrs to Estimated Ship: 2-4 business days As I say, delivery was longer for me back then - but Apple shipped it to me direct from China and I still got it much quicker than a friend who placed his order with a local reseller - he was happy with that though, because he wanted the personal service, advice and setup that the reseller provided. I do remember thinking that it was strange that Apple kept their reseller waiting longer than their direct customers - you guys must have a real love/hate relationship with Apple ;o) Me too - I love the look and feel of the wireless keyboard and hate that Apple don't do a wireless numeric keyboard! Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 21/4/10 8:26 AM, Peter Hinchliffe at hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 20/04/2010, at 11:30 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Peter, It's no problem to get a full numeric keyboard (instead of the cut-down wireless one) - you just specify that when you place your order - of course this does make it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) so you may not be able to just walk into a retailer and walk out with the computer (assuming they have it in stock, anyway). There is no extra charge for this option - since the full wired keyboard actually has a cheaper RRP than the wirelesss one (they don't rebate you the difference though!). It's not quite that easy. My problem as an Apple Solutions Reseller is that (a) I have to remember to order the extended keyboard option specifically, which I don't always manage to do, and (b) such an order is treated by Apple as built to order in the same way as asking for an odd RAM configuration or larger hard drive would do. This means a delay of two weeks or more before I can deliver, even if there are plenty of iMacs in stock at the supplier. I'm not working from a shop, so it's neither practical nor profitable for me to keep a large amount of numeric keyboards around, and then I've got the extra problem of what to do with the exchanged wireless keyboards. There's no easy way out of this. What really annoys me is that Apple doesn't offer a wireless version of the full numeric keyboard - I'm sure that the extra keys can't have that devastating an effect on the battery life! The pity is that they used to, before the introduction of the aluminium version. It was the old white plastic version, but it worked fine. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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 * 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
H, I'm left-handed but use a computer right-handedly - ie I use the mouse with my right hand and have no problems using the numeric keyboard (ie using the number-pad with my right-hand). Actually, I suppose, I am not 100% left-handed - I just do every one-handed task left-handed (except for the mouse!) - so writing/drawing, playing darts, throwing a ball, using a saw/hammer/plane/soldering iron, playing table-tennis, swinging a tennis/squash racquet (I was always hopeless though) was all done left handed. Anything that tends to use two hands though - holding a cricket bat/golf club/guitar was all done right-handed. Anyway, Reg, you can get separate USB numeric keypads - I've even seen a wireless one (but not bluetooth) - though the ones I've seen were somewhat lacking in the design/style area. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 21/4/10 4:34 PM, Reg Whitely at rwhit...@internode.on.net wrote: This is interesting reading as I'd like to think the numeric keypad would be default standard issue, even though, as a left hander, i'd probably never use it. They'd need to have a lhd keypad for me, and the other 25% of the population, or one that unplugs from rhs and plugs into lhs, using an usb connector clip (or is there such a beastie now?) Reg On 21/04/2010, at 11:31 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for all this. I think I would sooner have wireless keyboard than a numeric pad with a USB wired keyboard. Regards Peter... -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Neil Houghton Sent: Wednesday, 21 April 2010 9:38 AM To: WAMUG Subject: Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% Hi Peter, Yes, I mentioned to Peter (Crisp) that changing the keyboard makes it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) - I wanted the i7 processor so it was a special order anyway for me - so changing the keyboard didn't add to the delivery time - which was longer when I placed the order (Apple's Friday Nov 27 one-day-sale) as the new iMacs were just released. I guess I ordered mine direct from the Apple store, so I didn't have a problem remembering to order what I wanted ;o) If a special order adds 2 weeks or more to your delivery time, it sounds like Apple doesn't make it easy for you as a reseller - on the Apple store website, changing the configuration currently changes the delivery from Estimated Ship: Within 24hrs to Estimated Ship: 2-4 business days As I say, delivery was longer for me back then - but Apple shipped it to me direct from China and I still got it much quicker than a friend who placed his order with a local reseller - he was happy with that though, because he wanted the personal service, advice and setup that the reseller provided. I do remember thinking that it was strange that Apple kept their reseller waiting longer than their direct customers - you guys must have a real love/hate relationship with Apple ;o) Me too - I love the look and feel of the wireless keyboard and hate that Apple don't do a wireless numeric keyboard! Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 21/4/10 8:26 AM, Peter Hinchliffe at hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 20/04/2010, at 11:30 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Peter, It's no problem to get a full numeric keyboard (instead of the cut-down wireless one) - you just specify that when you place your order - of course this does make it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) so you may not be able to just walk into a retailer and walk out with the computer (assuming they have it in stock, anyway). There is no extra charge for this option - since the full wired keyboard actually has a cheaper RRP than the wirelesss one (they don't rebate you the difference though!). It's not quite that easy. My problem as an Apple Solutions Reseller is that (a) I have to remember to order the extended keyboard option specifically, which I don't always manage to do, and (b) such an order is treated by Apple as built to order in the same way as asking for an odd RAM configuration or larger hard drive would do. This means a delay of two weeks or more before I can deliver, even if there are plenty of iMacs in stock at the supplier. I'm not working from a shop, so it's neither practical nor profitable for me to keep a large amount of numeric keyboards around, and then I've got the extra problem of what to do with the exchanged wireless keyboards. There's no easy way out of this. What really annoys me is that Apple doesn't offer a wireless version of the full numeric keyboard - I'm sure that the extra keys can't have that devastating an effect on the battery life! The pity is that they used to, before
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
I do turn it off, when I remember to, and the MacBook sleeps in its bag. That certainly might be a factor. My wife likes to use it so perhaps I could get her to trial it with her iMac for a week ;-) Reg On 20/04/2010, at 7:37 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: 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 HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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 -- The WA
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
On 20/04/2010, at 11:30 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Peter, It's no problem to get a full numeric keyboard (instead of the cut-down wireless one) - you just specify that when you place your order - of course this does make it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) so you may not be able to just walk into a retailer and walk out with the computer (assuming they have it in stock, anyway). There is no extra charge for this option - since the full wired keyboard actually has a cheaper RRP than the wirelesss one (they don't rebate you the difference though!). It's not quite that easy. My problem as an Apple Solutions Reseller is that (a) I have to remember to order the extended keyboard option specifically, which I don't always manage to do, and (b) such an order is treated by Apple as built to order in the same way as asking for an odd RAM configuration or larger hard drive would do. This means a delay of two weeks or more before I can deliver, even if there are plenty of iMacs in stock at the supplier. I'm not working from a shop, so it's neither practical nor profitable for me to keep a large amount of numeric keyboards around, and then I've got the extra problem of what to do with the exchanged wireless keyboards. There's no easy way out of this. What really annoys me is that Apple doesn't offer a wireless version of the full numeric keyboard - I'm sure that the extra keys can't have that devastating an effect on the battery life! The pity is that they used to, before the introduction of the aluminium version. It was the old white plastic version, but it worked fine. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Hi Peter, Yes, I mentioned to Peter (Crisp) that changing the keyboard makes it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) - I wanted the i7 processor so it was a special order anyway for me - so changing the keyboard didn't add to the delivery time - which was longer when I placed the order (Apple's Friday Nov 27 one-day-sale) as the new iMacs were just released. I guess I ordered mine direct from the Apple store, so I didn't have a problem remembering to order what I wanted ;o) If a special order adds 2 weeks or more to your delivery time, it sounds like Apple doesn't make it easy for you as a reseller - on the Apple store website, changing the configuration currently changes the delivery from Estimated Ship: Within 24hrs to Estimated Ship: 2-4 business days As I say, delivery was longer for me back then - but Apple shipped it to me direct from China and I still got it much quicker than a friend who placed his order with a local reseller - he was happy with that though, because he wanted the personal service, advice and setup that the reseller provided. I do remember thinking that it was strange that Apple kept their reseller waiting longer than their direct customers - you guys must have a real love/hate relationship with Apple ;o) Me too - I love the look and feel of the wireless keyboard and hate that Apple don't do a wireless numeric keyboard! Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 21/4/10 8:26 AM, Peter Hinchliffe at hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 20/04/2010, at 11:30 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Peter, It's no problem to get a full numeric keyboard (instead of the cut-down wireless one) - you just specify that when you place your order - of course this does make it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) so you may not be able to just walk into a retailer and walk out with the computer (assuming they have it in stock, anyway). There is no extra charge for this option - since the full wired keyboard actually has a cheaper RRP than the wirelesss one (they don't rebate you the difference though!). It's not quite that easy. My problem as an Apple Solutions Reseller is that (a) I have to remember to order the extended keyboard option specifically, which I don't always manage to do, and (b) such an order is treated by Apple as built to order in the same way as asking for an odd RAM configuration or larger hard drive would do. This means a delay of two weeks or more before I can deliver, even if there are plenty of iMacs in stock at the supplier. I'm not working from a shop, so it's neither practical nor profitable for me to keep a large amount of numeric keyboards around, and then I've got the extra problem of what to do with the exchanged wireless keyboards. There's no easy way out of this. What really annoys me is that Apple doesn't offer a wireless version of the full numeric keyboard - I'm sure that the extra keys can't have that devastating an effect on the battery life! The pity is that they used to, before the introduction of the aluminium version. It was the old white plastic version, but it worked fine. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
RE: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Thanks for all this. I think I would sooner have wireless keyboard than a numeric pad with a USB wired keyboard. Regards Peter... -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Neil Houghton Sent: Wednesday, 21 April 2010 9:38 AM To: WAMUG Subject: Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% Hi Peter, Yes, I mentioned to Peter (Crisp) that changing the keyboard makes it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) - I wanted the i7 processor so it was a special order anyway for me - so changing the keyboard didn't add to the delivery time - which was longer when I placed the order (Apple's Friday Nov 27 one-day-sale) as the new iMacs were just released. I guess I ordered mine direct from the Apple store, so I didn't have a problem remembering to order what I wanted ;o) If a special order adds 2 weeks or more to your delivery time, it sounds like Apple doesn't make it easy for you as a reseller - on the Apple store website, changing the configuration currently changes the delivery from Estimated Ship: Within 24hrs to Estimated Ship: 2-4 business days As I say, delivery was longer for me back then - but Apple shipped it to me direct from China and I still got it much quicker than a friend who placed his order with a local reseller - he was happy with that though, because he wanted the personal service, advice and setup that the reseller provided. I do remember thinking that it was strange that Apple kept their reseller waiting longer than their direct customers - you guys must have a real love/hate relationship with Apple ;o) Me too - I love the look and feel of the wireless keyboard and hate that Apple don't do a wireless numeric keyboard! Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 21/4/10 8:26 AM, Peter Hinchliffe at hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 20/04/2010, at 11:30 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Peter, It's no problem to get a full numeric keyboard (instead of the cut-down wireless one) - you just specify that when you place your order - of course this does make it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) so you may not be able to just walk into a retailer and walk out with the computer (assuming they have it in stock, anyway). There is no extra charge for this option - since the full wired keyboard actually has a cheaper RRP than the wirelesss one (they don't rebate you the difference though!). It's not quite that easy. My problem as an Apple Solutions Reseller is that (a) I have to remember to order the extended keyboard option specifically, which I don't always manage to do, and (b) such an order is treated by Apple as built to order in the same way as asking for an odd RAM configuration or larger hard drive would do. This means a delay of two weeks or more before I can deliver, even if there are plenty of iMacs in stock at the supplier. I'm not working from a shop, so it's neither practical nor profitable for me to keep a large amount of numeric keyboards around, and then I've got the extra problem of what to do with the exchanged wireless keyboards. There's no easy way out of this. What really annoys me is that Apple doesn't offer a wireless version of the full numeric keyboard - I'm sure that the extra keys can't have that devastating an effect on the battery life! The pity is that they used to, before the introduction of the aluminium version. It was the old white plastic version, but it worked fine. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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 * 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Today I bought a Laser brand wireless mouse from RetraVision for $18.00. Works very well. Kev -- 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
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 HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
RE: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
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 HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
On 20/04/2010, at 7:37 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: 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 I for one always turn off my Logitech mouse when I'm putting my Macbook Pro to bed, since several days can go by between uses. For short term use I just use the touchpad. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
I agree with your comments on the cut down keyboard Peter I realised that when I bought my IMac late last year and asked for a full keyboard with numeric pad because I do a fair amount of data entry That was provided for me at no extra cost I have the original keyboard available if anyone wants it I have also invested in another mouse as the MM gave so much trouble Graeme IMac 27 On 20/04/2010, at 8:36 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 19/04/2010, at 5:16 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: 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 I acknowledge that wireless mice and keyboards certainly have their place in presentation environments, and in fact are often essential, such as in your example. My original comment was that they are probably unnecessary for desktop computers under general use. Laptops are a different matter as well. For long periods of use, a wireless mouse is much easier to use than a trackpad. In particular, I find it rather galling that Apple have seen fit to supply, by default and without real warning, a wireless, cut-down aluminium keyboard out of the box with new iMacs. The user, who is generally expecting a numeric keyboard, then has to go off and buy an extra one just to work in the way they are used to. The logic of this decision by Apple escapes me completely. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
RE: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Yes, noted Peter. I agree with your comments regarding the cut-down wireless keyboard without number pad. I hope to be getting an iMac soon and will have to see hwo I can get a keyboard with number pad included. Regards Peter... Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Peter Hinchliffe Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 8:36 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% On 19/04/2010, at 5:16 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: 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 I acknowledge that wireless mice and keyboards certainly have their place in presentation environments, and in fact are often essential, such as in your example. My original comment was that they are probably unnecessary for desktop computers under general use. Laptops are a different matter as well. For long periods of use, a wireless mouse is much easier to use than a trackpad. In particular, I find it rather galling that Apple have seen fit to supply, by default and without real warning, a wireless, cut-down aluminium keyboard out of the box with new iMacs. The user, who is generally expecting a numeric keyboard, then has to go off and buy an extra one just to work in the way they are used to. The logic of this decision by Apple escapes me completely. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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 * 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
In our lounge room at home we use the Apple Bluetooth keyboard and mouse sitting on our coffee table or the arm of the sofa or up on our dining table (still in view of the Plasma) for controlling our Media Centre iMac which drives our 50 Plasma screen on the wall. It works well in that scenario. However, I also avoid a wireless mouse and keyboard for my office desktop Mac Pro as it does not make much sense in that scenario (though I have to say my mouse cable does get in the way an annoying number of times, so perhaps it is not such a silly idea even there). -Mart Martin Hill mailto:mart_h...@mac.com homepages: http://web.mac.com/mart_hill Mb: 0401-103-194 hm: (08)9314-5242 On 20/04/2010, at 8:36 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 19/04/2010, at 5:16 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: 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 I acknowledge that wireless mice and keyboards certainly have their place in presentation environments, and in fact are often essential, such as in your example. My original comment was that they are probably unnecessary for desktop computers under general use. Laptops are a different matter as well. For long periods of use, a wireless mouse is much easier to use than a trackpad. In particular, I find it rather galling that Apple have seen fit to supply, by default and without real warning, a wireless, cut-down aluminium keyboard out of the box with new iMacs. The user, who is generally expecting a numeric keyboard, then has to go off and buy an extra one just to work in the way they are used to. The logic of this decision by Apple escapes me completely. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
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I would be interested. Could you please let me know when I could pick it up from where. Warm regards Ken 9470 4950 khough...@westnet.com.au On 20/04/2010, at 8:56 AM, Graeme Winters wrote: I agree with your comments on the cut down keyboard Peter I realised that when I bought my IMac late last year and asked for a full keyboard with numeric pad because I do a fair amount of data entry That was provided for me at no extra cost I have the original keyboard available if anyone wants it I have also invested in another mouse as the MM gave so much trouble Graeme IMac 27 On 20/04/2010, at 8:36 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 19/04/2010, at 5:16 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: 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 I acknowledge that wireless mice and keyboards certainly have their place in presentation environments, and in fact are often essential, such as in your example. My original comment was that they are probably unnecessary for desktop computers under general use. Laptops are a different matter as well. For long periods of use, a wireless mouse is much easier to use than a trackpad. In particular, I find it rather galling that Apple have seen fit to supply, by default and without real warning, a wireless, cut-down aluminium keyboard out of the box with new iMacs. The user, who is generally expecting a numeric keyboard, then has to go off and buy an extra one just to work in the way they are used to. The logic of this decision by Apple escapes me completely. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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 -- 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Hi Peter, It's no problem to get a full numeric keyboard (instead of the cut-down wireless one) - you just specify that when you place your order - of course this does make it a special order (same as extra RAM or whatever) so you may not be able to just walk into a retailer and walk out with the computer (assuming they have it in stock, anyway). There is no extra charge for this option - since the full wired keyboard actually has a cheaper RRP than the wirelesss one (they don't rebate you the difference though!). What really annoys me is that Apple doesn't offer a wireless version of the full numeric keyboard - I'm sure that the extra keys can't have that devastating an effect on the battery life! Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/4/10 8:53 AM, Crisp, Peter at pcr...@hatch.com.au wrote: Yes, noted Peter. I agree with your comments regarding the cut-down wireless keyboard without number pad. I hope to be getting an iMac soon and will have to see hwo I can get a keyboard with number pad included. Regards Peter... Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Peter Hinchliffe Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 8:36 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% On 19/04/2010, at 5:16 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: 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 I acknowledge that wireless mice and keyboards certainly have their place in presentation environments, and in fact are often essential, such as in your example. My original comment was that they are probably unnecessary for desktop computers under general use. Laptops are a different matter as well. For long periods of use, a wireless mouse is much easier to use than a trackpad. In particular, I find it rather galling that Apple have seen fit to supply, by default and without real warning, a wireless, cut-down aluminium keyboard out of the box with new iMacs. The user, who is generally expecting a numeric keyboard, then has to go off and buy an extra one just to work in the way they are used to. The logic of this decision by Apple escapes me completely. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Thanks Peter. I am interested to know what battery life you get between recharges. Would it measure in days, weeks, months? Depending of course on how long it's used for each day, but if I use it solidly for successive days, the battery life would be no longer than a few days - a week maybe? I was aware of the possibility of frequent battery replacement before buying, and so ran with one of the WAMUG subscribers suggestions to use rechargeable batteries. There does seem to have been some improvement in battery life over time, but I'm saying that without having kept any stats. It's just that when I first bought it the batteries seemed to last only a couple of days, whereas a now much longer. The batteries were new also, so it's probably got more to do with the batteries needing a couple of recharge cycles to reach optimum power. I've just checked my battery level indicator again and it's calling me a liar. Now 57%. Yet it was definitely at 61% for a period long enough to assume it was stuck on that figure. Maybe the batteries had an extra bit of oomph at the 61% level?? But I'm talking about it being there for a few days, and also they went flat shortly after I checked the power level, which had indicated 61%. Unless there's something which needs to be done to refresh the battery level indicator, which maybe I didn't do, like turn the mouse on and off or something? Just before last battery changeover, the cursor started tracking really slowly and unresponsively. Initially I thought it can't be the batteries because I would have received a 'low battery' warning flash up on my screen. I think that was when I checked the level only to see 61%, a level I recalled it being at the last couple of times I'd checked. But the jittery cursor persisted, so I swapped the batteries anyway to see if that changed anything. It did. Problem solved. Some time after that change, I checked the battery level indicator again - 61%. In hindsight, the post changeover check could have been pure coincidence that right at that time the battery life had reduced to 61%. Regards the jittery cursor, it could be that I wasn't looking at the screen at the time a low battery level warning flashed up, but then on previous occasions, once the battery goes flat, the cursor just stops moving (and I think a disconnection messages flashes up?), there has been no period of poor performance. For the time being, no problem. I would be peeved without rechargeables though. Cheers, Steven On 18/04/2010, at 5:00 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Hi Steven, the battery issue with the Magic Mouse is a well documented one - ie excessive consumption of batteries. I have retired my Magic Mouse for the moment, hoping there will be a patch to sort out why the horrendous consumption - at best one week between battery replacement. I am unsure why the indicator in System Preferences should say 61% when in fact flat. Perhaps the Magic Mouse has a high voltage threshold and when the state reaches 61%, they have dropped off the curve far enough to dip below the required threshold. I am interested to know what battery life you get between recharges. Would it measure in days, weeks, months? 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. Regards Peter.. -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Steven Knowles Sent: Sunday, 18 April 2010 4:16 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% Anyone know why the mouse battery level in System Preferences Mouse would stay on 61% constantly fr my Magic Mouse, even when the batteries go flat? I'm using Energizer rechargeables in case that makes a difference (OSX 10.6.3). Same deal when using the Mouse with a Macbook Pro and an iMac, so it seems to be a battery or mouse issue rather than a computer issue. Cheers, Steven -- 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
There must have been a patch recently. I've had two Magic Mice for around a month. One's linked to my 24 iMac and the other is linked to my unibody MacBook Pro. The iMac one is used every day for at least a couple of hours, often for much longer. The MacBook Pro one is used very occasionally. I haven't had to recharge the batteries yet. The battery level for the iMac one is currently 56% and the other one is 87%. I had heard that they eat up batteries, so I'm using Varta 2100mAh rechargeable batteries, which seem to be lasting pretty well. Kevin Kevin Warner www.kcwarner.com __ Press CTRL-ALT-DEL now for an IQ test. Why do we want intelligent terminals when there are so many stupid users ? Life would be so much easier if we only had the source code. There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don't. Microsoft: You've got questions. We've got dancing paperclips. The box said 'Required Windows XP or better'. So, I installed LINUX. I had a fortune cookie the other day and it said: 'Outlook not so good'. I said: 'Sure, but Microsoft ships it anyway'. Mac users swear by their Mac... PC users swear at their PC. On 18/04/2010, at 4:16 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: Anyone know why the mouse battery level in System Preferences Mouse would stay on 61% constantly fr my Magic Mouse, even when the batteries go flat? I'm using Energizer rechargeables in case that makes a difference (OSX 10.6.3). Same deal when using the Mouse with a Macbook Pro and an iMac, so it seems to be a battery or mouse issue rather than a computer issue. Cheers, Steven -- 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
Re: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
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 HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 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
Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Anyone know why the mouse battery level in System Preferences Mouse would stay on 61% constantly fr my Magic Mouse, even when the batteries go flat? I'm using Energizer rechargeables in case that makes a difference (OSX 10.6.3). Same deal when using the Mouse with a Macbook Pro and an iMac, so it seems to be a battery or mouse issue rather than a computer issue. Cheers, Steven -- 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
RE: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61%
Hi Steven, the battery issue with the Magic Mouse is a well documented one - ie excessive consumption of batteries. I have retired my Magic Mouse for the moment, hoping there will be a patch to sort out why the horrendous consumption - at best one week between battery replacement. I am unsure why the indicator in System Preferences should say 61% when in fact flat. Perhaps the Magic Mouse has a high voltage threshold and when the state reaches 61%, they have dropped off the curve far enough to dip below the required threshold. I am interested to know what battery life you get between recharges. Would it measure in days, weeks, months? 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. Regards Peter.. -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Steven Knowles Sent: Sunday, 18 April 2010 4:16 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Mouse battery level indicator stays on 61% Anyone know why the mouse battery level in System Preferences Mouse would stay on 61% constantly fr my Magic Mouse, even when the batteries go flat? I'm using Energizer rechargeables in case that makes a difference (OSX 10.6.3). Same deal when using the Mouse with a Macbook Pro and an iMac, so it seems to be a battery or mouse issue rather than a computer issue. Cheers, Steven -- 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
