Magic Mouse repeatedly loses connection

Just wondering if anyone else out there has experienced this issue, and perhaps have a fix for it.
I am using a Magic Mouse with my Macbook Pro (OSX 10.6.8) and have experienced periods where the mouse loses its connection every few moments. I've conducted multiple searches online, and it looks like I am not alone in this. The batteries in my mouse are brand new (in fact, the problem began immediately after I replaced the batteries).
Several users have recommneded fixes that involve trashing certain preferences, and then restarting. I've experienced some degree of success with these remedies in the past, but nothing seems to be fixing my current connectivity issues. Sometimes it will go for months without incident, and then start up out of nowhere.
Does anyone out there have a fix for this? It's made getting work done all but impossible. Any insight would be greatly apprciated. Thanks!

Hello:
If the mouse has failed/is failing, none of this will help, of course.
Reset the SMC.
Reset the PRAM.
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