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path12
09-07-2007, 05:13 PM
Had mine for about 2 1/2 years and it seems to be not quite what it used to be and the batteries seem to wear out quicker. Is it just my imagination because I covet a shiny new mouse or do these things wear?
gstelmack
09-07-2007, 06:03 PM
Batteries? What batteries?

The buttons will wear out, and I suppose the optical outlet could get dirty.
lordscarlet
09-07-2007, 06:14 PM
Batteries? What batteries?

The buttons will wear out, and I suppose the optical outlet could get dirty.

Wireless?

I have a track ball and I have to pop the ball out occasionally and clean the filth out.
Mustang
09-07-2007, 08:12 PM
I have to pop the ball out occasionally and clean the filth out.

Sounds like masturbation
MizzouRah
09-07-2007, 08:17 PM
They can over time, but most of them last for years.
path12
09-07-2007, 08:18 PM
Yeah, it's wireless. I guess it could be the buttons wearing, there are actually spots where the finish has worn away where my finger sits.
TargetPractice6
09-07-2007, 08:20 PM
My first optical mouse lasted me over 6 years. Although I did end up replacing the pads on the bottom of it so it would slide better.
sterlingice
09-07-2007, 10:20 PM
Had mine for about 2 1/2 years and it seems to be not quite what it used to be and the batteries seem to wear out quicker. Is it just my imagination because I covet a shiny new mouse or do these things wear?

I use rechargeable batteries and I see them die a little quicker now but that's because they're rechargable batteries and they lose charge over time.

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