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Plug the cord in, and immediately start
using the mouse like a corded mouse,
whether or not the mouse has charged
batteries.
While the plugged in mouse charges up its
batteries, the mouse can operate more
precisely because of better connection and
power.
Once the batteries are charged,
you can
unplug the mouse and enjoy cordlessness.
baked!
http://www.freewave.fr/ A friend's mouse by this company does exactly this. (Can't find a specific product page though) [rhatta, Feb 03 2005]
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All cordless things that *can* operate corded should work like this. |
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There isn't much to add to a good idea. Just make it give some warning when the battery runs low so you don't miss important moves because of erratic movement. |
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I can't believe they don't work like this already + |
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I have a wireless bluetooth keyboard and mouse, I've never noticed any loss of precision over my old cable ones (except for the annoyingly slow wake up time) so I'd be happy enough if I could just plug a power lead into the mouse/ keyboard when the batteries went low. This would be handier for me because of where my usb ports are. [kbecker] I get annoying alerts way to long (a day or two) in advance of the batteries dying. Definite [+] for your idea. The only suggestion i can think of is that it only be used in conjunction with L-ion batteries, they're far less fussy about when you can recharge them. |
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Would a USB connection deliver enough power to recharge batteries? |
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To me there seems a noticeable reduction in resolution when using the wireless mouse. |
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Good question, [waugs]. I'm going to guess that maybe a trickle charge is possible. I have a Canon scanner that operates completely off of the USB. |
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My Canon scanner runs off USB as well. I also have a cordless mouse made by a company whose name starts with M and I love it. No res problems to speak of but I'm not fussy anyway. |
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Oh, I have one of those M mouses too. Small world. |
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You can buy USB moblie phone chargers so I would have thought this would be possible. |
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Well being the sad git that I am, I still play alot of video games, first person shooters mostly. I had low res problems with an old rf optical mouse (a lidl jobby, no great shock) but I've had zero complaints about Ms bluetooth mouse. |
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Simple, obvious, useful. [plugs croissant
into usb port.] |
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//Would a USB connection deliver enough power to recharge batteries?//
Yes. USB can deliver up to 500 milliAmps at 5 volts, or 2.5 Watts. |
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Good idea!
USB can charge these batteries no problem. |
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Swamilad, would that work for a cordless kettle ;) |
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At the moment I have three sets of nicads in rotation. I know nicads are crap but hey I keep my nimhs for my camera.
The worst bit is when I am playing unreal tournament and the mouse goes! My kbd has run off its original batteries for about a year! |
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OH I got it. have you ever plugged two mice into a pc? they both work!
just get a corded mouse and leave it by the way and when the battery mouse dies grab the corded one. (short term solution) I must say though the optional cord is much more elegant. |
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I have to say that my logitech cordless desktop pro combo was the best investment ever in keyboards / mice. I might change a battery every few months or so, and its the only ergo-designed cordless keyboard I've seen on the market. |
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Microsoft and Logitech are you listening? |
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my friend's wireless mouse has an a/c adapter plug on in to charge the battery, it actually works better/more accurately when it's not plugged in. |
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Good idea, I've had the same one. The keyboard should work the same way as the mouse. |
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Baked, I bought one at Staples ($20), but can't find it listed on their site (off brand). It's a micro mouse about two inches long and has a retractable cord that also charges the on board battery for wireless operation. |
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I have a wireless monitor that works like this mouse (Smart Display - I love it, but this idea hasn't caught on for some reason) |
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And I agree with swamilad: "All cordless things that *can* operate corded should work like this" |
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