On Thu, 6 May 2010 10:50:02 -0700 (PDT), jamesgangnc
wrote:

On May 6, 1:36Â*pm, "Bob F" 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. Â*When the keyboard was new, the batteries
would last for 7 or 8 months. Â*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. Â*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. Â*Does this make sense to anyone? Â*Thanks.

Any good reason to use a wireless keyboard? They seem pretty pointless to me for
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I use logitec's bluetooth wireless keyboard and it has an on/off
switch. You can turn it off when it is not being used. It has a
mouse pad on it as well. Great for use in an easy chair or couch.
Works with my ps3 as well.
Keyboard with a switch IS a better way to go - and the bluetooth
stuff IS coming down in price to the point it is a viable option.