Firstly, they don't appear to sit exactly side by side each other - is this correct ?
Secondly, are they good value for money and do they last ?
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), macOS Sierra (10.12.5)
Hi, yes, I have used good quality rechargeable batteries, but I suppose it is just the fact that I have to keep some in reserve and they need changing frequently. Whilst the Mobee Inductive Charger is relatively expensive, it would negate my having to do this. I just wondered if anyone else has done this ?
Hi, yes, I have used good quality rechargeable batteries, but I suppose it is just the fact that I have to keep some in reserve and they need changing frequently. Whilst the Mobee Inductive Charger is relatively expensive, it would negate my having to do this. I just wondered if anyone else has done th
Have you checked with Mobee's support or, if they have them, forums like these? I've been here a long time and I've seen almost no mention of Mobee products in the forums sections I haunt, so also checking with them should mean more information with which to make a decision.
Rob, if you haven't bought the Mobee yet, let me give you some insights from a long-time owner. You only need 1 Mobee base. The mouse sits on top of it when you are not using it, and the Mobee charges the NiMh batteries wirelessly. You can still find Mobee bases out there but new battery packs are long gone. I was just getting ready to sell my Mobee charging base on eBay when I decided to look for replacement AAA batteries. The exact same batteries that were in my Mobee battery pack were for sale on a very popular online retailer. I ordered them, put them in, and I am back in business with wireless charging and no more frustration about dead batteries.
If I did not own the Magic Mouse 1, I would just opt for the newer version with wireless charging built in. Since I have a 1, I wholeheartedly recommend the Mobee. Way better than rechargeable batteries!
I use on of these with my older iMac.
http://matias.ca/aluminum/backlit/
It uses two seperate rechargeable Li-ion batteries.
One for the keyboard. One for the backlight.
The keyboard battery lasts up to 1 year on a single charge.
Initially, the keyboard takes approx. 5-6 hours to charge fully.
The backlight battery lasts up to 4 weeks, or so, depending how regularly the backlight gets used and on the brightness intensity settings.
The backlight battery takes approx. 3-4 hours to charge up.
Do you use rechargeable batteries. When fully charged they should last two or three weeks. Are you buying quality batteries from a quality outlet?
What do you call frequently, Rob. Does the budget allow for a new magic track pad with the built in battery? That would give you 6 weeks work and other advantages too.
Hi, I think once every 8 weeks or so. I don't think that I could afford a new magic track pad with a built in battery
Yes, I have sent them an e-mail this afternoon !
I used a wired keyboard and wired mouse. I have a bunch of low level peripherals I use through a powered hub through a single USB port to my iMac so I can use the others for backup drives etc.
I am fed up with having to keep changing my batteries on my wireless keyboard and trackpad. I am thinking about purchasing a mobee inductive charger, but from what I gather I will need two of these
