Have to disagree there, Andy: rechargable AA batteries take up a socket, too, so you’re not actually saving there, and I find that even plugging in the cable to my new mouse is a little bit of a chore (compared to just chucking it in the cradle, like the old mouse): I’ve no idea how I’d cope with stopping and taking batteries out, no matter how infrequent an event it was!

Still, that’s a great battery life and a fabulous price you paid.