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Bluetooth or IR wireless mouse?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jaygray" data-source="post: 629995" data-attributes="member: 50033"><p>I have two wireless IR USB mice (Logitech & Microsoft). The mice use 2 AA batteries, and they last a year or so of heavy use before needing replaced. With a clean line of sight to the USB receiver they have a range of 10-15 feet. Without a clean line of sight, the range is probably 6-8 feet. I would imagine a BT mouse would have a longer range.</p><p></p><p>As for the Mac battery life, the USB receiver is not broadcasting--it is only a receiver. The battery drain is non-existent. Since Bluetooth is a two way broadcasting technology, I would assume it would have a greater battery drain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaygray, post: 629995, member: 50033"] I have two wireless IR USB mice (Logitech & Microsoft). The mice use 2 AA batteries, and they last a year or so of heavy use before needing replaced. With a clean line of sight to the USB receiver they have a range of 10-15 feet. Without a clean line of sight, the range is probably 6-8 feet. I would imagine a BT mouse would have a longer range. As for the Mac battery life, the USB receiver is not broadcasting--it is only a receiver. The battery drain is non-existent. Since Bluetooth is a two way broadcasting technology, I would assume it would have a greater battery drain. [/QUOTE]
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