As noted in a previous post, I am using the new Apple Magic Mouse and have enjoyed the new device. However, all is not joyful in Magic Land.
I also use the Apple Wireless Aluminum keyboard and have for over a year. Prior to the arrival of the Magic Mouse, the keyboard was coupled with the wireless Apple Mighty Mouse.
Upon the arrival of Mr. Magic, I made the necessary Mac OS X software updates required in order to use the full capabilities of the mouse. I have also moved to the latest version of Snow Leopard (10.6.2).
Prior to these changes, the battery life for my keyboard was measured in months. It is now measured in days. I just had to replace the set of batteries again after 8 days of use. My conjecture at this point is that the keyboard is no longer achieving the automatic low-power setting during periods of idle time.
I note that I am not alone. Many others are reporting the same issue in discussion groups scattered across the internet. I have submitted a “bug report” to Apple, but have no idea when or if the Apple Team will respond to this dilemma.
In the meantime, I will place the keyboard in manual “low power” mode by turning it OFF when I leave my office. I am also scanning ETrade for opportunities in the AA battery market.
Apple, remember, it is the drip, drip, drip of these seemingly small annoyances that can cause a mighty dam to fail.
Just sayin’