What is the battery life on this keyboard?
197880
If you use a good quality battery it could last you a few weeks if you use it a ton to a few months. It all depends how often you use it. I've had this set for 3 or so weeks now and have yet to change the battery and I use the keyboard and mouse on average 4-5 hours a day.
197881
I just but it and don't know about battery life yet.The Manufacturer id stating that it is about 2-3 years. It is possible, especially because the mouse has on/off switch.
197882
Using this in the office 8-6 M-F I have had to replace battery every month. Duracell duralock batteries right out of the package so not sure if maybe got some bad batteries or this thing is just an energy hog. Only the keyboard though, mouse is still going on the first batt.
197883
I have had it for about 5 month now and the battery has not been changed yet.
197884
I've had it for over 4 months and haven't had to change any of the batteries and I use it constantly. I'd say the battery life is terrific.
2115970
Only when I wake it up from sleep mode. After a stroke or two, it is as fast as any keyboard I have used. The sleep mode keeps the board from needing to be constantly recharged. I use the keyboard every day, turning it off at night, and I have to charge it about once a week.
2210508
Hi, the keyboard is back lit. The battery life is reasonably good just over a couple of hours.
2253274
Yes it does. Battery life for me was about 3 months with daily usage. I might add that I never click the on/off switch to turn the keyboard off.
1591027
No it's not as big as a normal keyboard, but it's not as small as a compact keyboard. I use it for 6 hours a day very comfortably.
678018
Battery only. Don't buy it. The several letters stopped working. Buy the apple keyboard.
831060
I generally have to change mine every three to six months, but I use this keyboard everyday for a solid 4-8 hours of typing. I wore the letters off the keys before I had to change the batteries for the first time. Hope that helps! I LOVE this keyboard!
948944
The keyboard takes 2 AAA batteries. I have used the keyboard for a few months and the batteries seem to still be going strong.
696074
I'm not sure, but I turn off keyboard when I am not using the keyboard. I charged it up overnight when I first got it. I have had for now 2 weeks and it still has a charge. I have not recharged the keyboard yet. I hope this helps
722469
I have not had any issues with this keyboard and I've had it for about 6 months. My computer usually stays off until I use it, though.
1187256
Maybe 2 hours on battery saving mode if your lucky. If battery life is a concern I'd look elsewhere. This computer is mostly a desktop replacement.
1888018
Regarding the battery life - Not true. My laptop gives backup for like 4 hours if I'm just browsing the net. I am currently a college student and all my classes are 3 hours long. I mostly use browser to search for stuff related to class (or chat on facebook :P ) and take notes on word. When fully charged at the start of class, i have like 30%-40% at the end of each class.No the laptop does not have back lit keyboard.
1534749
Mine lasts about 7~8 hours for regular use when I use the Quite Office Setting.I know it's still better than any other laptops as to battery life.
1508112
The keyboard goes to sleep (power saving mode) after 10 minutes of inactivity. It takes 2 keystrokes to wake from power saving mode. When not asleep, the keyboard responds instantly.
351251
I would say No! I've had this for approx 1 year (got it for Christmas 2011) I didn't like the delay in having to put my hand over it for it to light up so I just left it plugged in all the time. The whole thing just died this weekend. I'm now looking into replacing the battery. Otherwise I love this keyboard. Well, not this cheapy keyboard I'm stuck using for now until I can get new batteries. ugh!
1198047
Keyboard does not have a backlight. The battery lasts about 3 hours (maybe more) if you're just browsing or typing.
727990
It last for awhile. My daughter hasn't really used the key board that much yet. But have to charge it for at least 4 hours before ya use it.