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For wireless peripherals, non-charging AA batteries are a better choice than any charging dock or solution. Why spend every day docking/undock the thing (or ch

For wireless peripherals, non-charging AA batteries are a better choice than any charging dock or solution. Why spend every day docking/undock the thing (or charging the batteries when they die) when I can slip new batteries in once every 6 months?

deno 16y ago
If you have a digital camera of some sort then you're probably already accustomed to charging batteries anyway. I think recharging batteries is less messy than buying new ones each time. You have to stock them ahead of time (storage area), and remember to restock after resupplying your device (which you'll probably forget). Don't forget that each time you have to access new batteries you'll need to fight with those plastic containers and chances are you won't have scissors on you, use knife instead and kill or wound yourself in the process. Also, environment.
- chunkbot 16y ago
  I'm inclined to agree with you regarding devices that you take outside the house, like a digital camera. My comment was more about desktop peripherals. To address your points: 1) A 24 pack of AA batteries somewhere near your desk should last over a year, and you should have storage area somewhere to accommodate it. 2) AA batteries generally come in easy-to-rip cardboard packs, so no fighting with the container and hurting yourself. 3) The environment argument could fall either way; I suspect neither of us has seen definitive research regarding the total environmental cost of disposable vs. rechargeable batteries.
  - deno 16y ago
    For devices that you keep at home any kind of batteries are really just a workaround for actual wireless electricity. Anyway my point is that most people that buy wireless trackpads probably already own power-sucking devices like digital cameras and so have invested, and are accustomed, to charging their batteries. In this case keeping additional non-rechargeable batteries wouldn't provide any benefits and would only add to confusion, as you have to be careful not to mix them. If you are not already enslaved to your digital camera's power inefficiency then perhaps buying brand new batteries might be more comfortable. In regard to environment your 24 pack of AAs wouldn't probably have any significant difference whatsoever and you won't live long enough to observe any. The impression, though, that rechargeable batteries are more environmental friendly will provide you with nice dopamine boost each time your device needs resupplying.

deno 16y ago

If you have a digital camera of some sort then you're probably already accustomed to charging batteries anyway. I think recharging batteries is less messy than buying new ones each time. You have to stock them ahead of time (storage area), and remember to restock after resupplying your device (which you'll probably forget). Don't forget that each time you have to access new batteries you'll need to fight with those plastic containers and chances are you won't have scissors on you, use knife instead and kill or wound yourself in the process. Also, environment.

chunkbot 16y ago
I'm inclined to agree with you regarding devices that you take outside the house, like a digital camera. My comment was more about desktop peripherals. To address your points: 1) A 24 pack of AA batteries somewhere near your desk should last over a year, and you should have storage area somewhere to accommodate it. 2) AA batteries generally come in easy-to-rip cardboard packs, so no fighting with the container and hurting yourself. 3) The environment argument could fall either way; I suspect neither of us has seen definitive research regarding the total environmental cost of disposable vs. rechargeable batteries.
- deno 16y ago
  For devices that you keep at home any kind of batteries are really just a workaround for actual wireless electricity. Anyway my point is that most people that buy wireless trackpads probably already own power-sucking devices like digital cameras and so have invested, and are accustomed, to charging their batteries. In this case keeping additional non-rechargeable batteries wouldn't provide any benefits and would only add to confusion, as you have to be careful not to mix them. If you are not already enslaved to your digital camera's power inefficiency then perhaps buying brand new batteries might be more comfortable. In regard to environment your 24 pack of AAs wouldn't probably have any significant difference whatsoever and you won't live long enough to observe any. The impression, though, that rechargeable batteries are more environmental friendly will provide you with nice dopamine boost each time your device needs resupplying.