On Thu, 06 May 2010 12:49:37 -0500, AZ Nomad
wrote:

On Thu, 06 May 2010 11:35:07 -0600, Tony Hwang wrote:
Ron P wrote:
I have in my home a Microsoft wireless keyboard which uses 3 AA
batteries. It transmits to a nearby receiver which is connected to a USB
port on the computer. When the keyboard was new, the batteries would
last for 7 or 8 months. For some strange reason, I'm now changing them
monthly.

Recently, I was away for a week and the system was completely shut down.
When I returned and booted up, the keyboard was lifeless. I tested the
batteries, and they tested completely and totally drained on my meter.
That's unusual, because they usually test just weak when I replace them.
So, while I was gone and the system was off, something drained the
batteries completely.

At first, I assumed it was the keyboard, so I replaced it with another
one of the same model, an older one that I still had on hand. Same
result, one month. Does this make sense to anyone? Thanks.



Hi,
It may not be KB problem.

The KB is the only device connected to the batteries and is solely
responsible for battery drain. Like it or not, it's time to switch
brands.
Not necessarily a brand related issue, regardless what the microsoft
haters say - and the problem is not NECESSARILY the keyboard. It could
be the interface constantly sending a signal to the keyboard keeping
it turned on. Did you try using the interface from the older
keyboard??

As for why use a wireless keyboard? It keeps the desk area uncluttered
and generally is just a lot neater.