Battery's for Wireless mouse and keyboards.

w6pea · 02-17-2013, 12:46 AM

First of all I am a totally wet behind the ears to any iMac or Apple computer.
I used a Macintosh Computer a couple of times in the 1980's but not since, until I bought my new 21.5 2.5GHz Intel Core i5......

I set up the system I checked the battery charge for the keyboard (wireless)
it's 100%

I checked the battery charge for the mouse (wireless) the charge indicated is 58%

I am very seriously thinking about getting a wired mouse and wired keyboard for this computer.

The battery's are the ones that came with the keyboard and mouse and also the numeric keyboard (also wireless) does any one have a suggestions.
Thanks in advance.

mclbruce · 02-17-2013, 11:03 PM

The batteries are AA size, and they are removable. They can be charged in a battery charger. Apple will sell you a charger with extra batteries for a reasonable price.

A USB mouse and keyboard from Apple will cost more than the battery charger plus batteries. You can shop around for bargain mice and keyboards, but a lot of them don't work well with the Mac. I think Apple USB keyboard plus Logitech USB mouse is a good combination.

w6pea · 02-17-2013, 11:26 PM

mclbruce

What do you think of these Battery's from Amazon and the Charger that they sell?
Thank you

For some reason I am not being allowed to post the link.

w6pea · 02-17-2013, 11:29 PM

mclbruce

lets try this again.

I don't know why it would not let me post the link.

eneloop NEW 2000mAh Typical, 1900mAh Minimum, 1500 cycle, 4 Pack AA, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries with 4 Position Charger
by Sanyo

benwiggy · 02-18-2013, 02:11 AM

Mobee make a range of products that do away with the need for replacing batteries in Apple keyboards, mice and trackpads.
I use the Power Bar in my TrackPad, and it's brilliant -- a rechargeable, USB-powered stick that fits in the place of the batteries.

http://www.mobeetechnology.com

I have the wired keyboard -- I see absolutely no point in needing batteries for a device which is always less than 1 foot away from the Mac.

macosnoob · 02-18-2013, 06:31 AM

@benwiggy

When those rechargeables have given up the ghost, there's the "no-battery Magic Trackpad USB Power mod": http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=980351.

benwiggy · 02-18-2013, 07:18 AM

Yes, I saw that when I was looking for a product that would power the Trackpad via USB.

However, even when the batteries have died, the USB power connection (should) still work.
Personally, I would prefer an entirely USB Magic Trackpad, so I could turn Bluetooth off.

w6pea · 02-18-2013, 09:27 AM

benwiggy & macosnoob

Hey guys thanks for posting the links.

I like the stuff from mobeetechnology.com
Thanks again.

BWilliams · 02-22-2013, 09:04 PM

FWIW I use DuraCell rechargeable batteries. I got a charger and 4 of them with it and they last a long time (about a month). The charger is slow - takes a few hours but the things last. I also tried some Ray-O-Vac rechargeable batteries that cost half as much, and they correspondingly last about half as long.

I've been doing this with the same batteries for about 4 years. Total cost: probably about $20.00.

02-17-2013, 12:46 AM	#1
w6pea Prospect Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexifornia Posts: 10	Battery's for Wireless mouse and keyboards. First of all I am a totally wet behind the ears to any iMac or Apple computer. I used a Macintosh Computer a couple of times in the 1980's but not since, until I bought my new 21.5 2.5GHz Intel Core i5...... I set up the system I checked the battery charge for the keyboard (wireless) it's 100% I checked the battery charge for the mouse (wireless) the charge indicated is 58% I am very seriously thinking about getting a wired mouse and wired keyboard for this computer. The battery's are the ones that came with the keyboard and mouse and also the numeric keyboard (also wireless) does any one have a suggestions. Thanks in advance.

02-18-2013, 07:18 AM	#7
benwiggy League Commissioner Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,071	Yes, I saw that when I was looking for a product that would power the Trackpad via USB. However, even when the batteries have died, the USB power connection (should) still work. Personally, I would prefer an entirely USB Magic Trackpad, so I could turn Bluetooth off. Last edited by benwiggy; 02-18-2013 at 07:30 AM.

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02-17-2013, 11:03 PM	#2
mclbruce Hall of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,870	The batteries are AA size, and they are removable. They can be charged in a battery charger. Apple will sell you a charger with extra batteries for a reasonable price. A USB mouse and keyboard from Apple will cost more than the battery charger plus batteries. You can shop around for bargain mice and keyboards, but a lot of them don't work well with the Mac. I think Apple USB keyboard plus Logitech USB mouse is a good combination.

02-17-2013, 11:26 PM	#3
w6pea Prospect Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexifornia Posts: 10	mclbruce What do you think of these Battery's from Amazon and the Charger that they sell? Thank you For some reason I am not being allowed to post the link.

02-17-2013, 11:29 PM	#4
w6pea Prospect Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexifornia Posts: 10	mclbruce lets try this again. I don't know why it would not let me post the link. eneloop NEW 2000mAh Typical, 1900mAh Minimum, 1500 cycle, 4 Pack AA, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries with 4 Position Charger by Sanyo

02-18-2013, 02:11 AM	#5
benwiggy League Commissioner Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,071	Mobee make a range of products that do away with the need for replacing batteries in Apple keyboards, mice and trackpads. I use the Power Bar in my TrackPad, and it's brilliant -- a rechargeable, USB-powered stick that fits in the place of the batteries. http://www.mobeetechnology.com I have the wired keyboard -- I see absolutely no point in needing batteries for a device which is always less than 1 foot away from the Mac.

02-18-2013, 06:31 AM	#6
macosnoob MVP Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,766	@benwiggy When those rechargeables have given up the ghost, there's the "no-battery Magic Trackpad USB Power mod": http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=980351.

02-18-2013, 09:27 AM	#8
w6pea Prospect Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexifornia Posts: 10	benwiggy & macosnoob Hey guys thanks for posting the links. I like the stuff from mobeetechnology.com Thanks again.

02-22-2013, 09:04 PM	#9
BWilliams Prospect Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4	FWIW I use DuraCell rechargeable batteries. I got a charger and 4 of them with it and they last a long time (about a month). The charger is slow - takes a few hours but the things last. I also tried some Ray-O-Vac rechargeable batteries that cost half as much, and they correspondingly last about half as long. I've been doing this with the same batteries for about 4 years. Total cost: probably about $20.00.