Is the Apple charge a "smart" charger - does it detect the charge for each individual battery and charge as needed, and provide a "trickle charge"?

• Asked by Nancy C from Columbus
• Mar 30, 2012
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Do i have to charge 2 batteries at the same time? Can I charge them individually?

• Asked by Edmond S
• Jul 27, 2010
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Can I leave the batteries in the charger until needed without them over charging?

• Asked by Peter M from Bristol
• Jul 27, 2010
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Does the charger indicate when the batteries are fully charged?

• Asked by Richard M from Memphis
• Jul 27, 2010
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Will the charger take and charge other AA NiMH batteries?

I've been using NiMH rechargeables for a bit but was curious to see if my existing batteries also work in the charger....

• Asked by Jeffrey T from San Jose
• Jul 27, 2010
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Does the battery charger charge the two batteries independently, or does it assume they are both equally depleted and charge them together?

• Asked by James H from Paw Paw
• May 18, 2012
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How long do the batteries last once charged?

Say I charge one set for spare when one set runs out. how long do they last just sitting around?

Or is it best to leave them flat and start charging when the battery in my item (keyboard/mouse) gets to 10% etc? then swap over and leave the old batteries until the next item goes flat

• Asked by Aaron S from Auckland
• Aug 2, 2011
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Will it charge a 2500 mha battery

• Asked by Gary M from Tonawanda
• Aug 7, 2010
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Will a single battery charge faster than charging two at the same time?

• Asked by Andrew W from Atlanta
• May 26, 2012
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How long do the batteries last on a full charge cycle, and what is the starting percentage… with the Magic Mouse? with the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard?

I'm not sure why Apple pulled my question a few days ago. There was no profanity and it was respectfully commented on one time.

My question might help sway many of the recent negative reviews.

Whenever I've used 2200 mAh Energizer batteries in my Magic Mouse, the percentage has always started at 76% or lower, and never consistent. I was informed rechargeables are only 1.2v compared to regular alkaline which are 1.5v. Perhaps, the software meter in OS X may not be taking the lower voltage into consideration?

The NiMh Energizer batteries in conjunction with the Energizer 15-min charger I own are AWFUL. They only last 3 to 5 days depending on a bunch of variables. I would like to know, BASED ON EXPERIENCE, how long these Apple batteries last on a full cycle using their charger. I don't think anyone wants to buy another dud no matter what statistics tell us.

• Asked by Scott K from Westwood
• Aug 9, 2010
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