Mouse troubleshooting ideas?  Loses connection constantly.

I have a new Mini, and I'm using a wireless Magic Mouse that I am trying to use, along with a wireless keyboard.  I don't have any issues with the keyboard, but I can't get my wireless mouse to consistently work; I keep having to fight it to move an inch or so, the cursor goes missing, the connection will be lost repeatedly, and basically I'm about to pull my hair out with frustration.  Yes, I've changed the batteries to fresh ones.
The thing is, I have had repeated mouse challenges with the past several computers I have owned, with similar issues.  Now, I'm wondering if perhaps there might be interference from another source.  I have another computer next to it, and share a monitor between them, and that computer also uses a wireless mouse, which is shut off when not using it.  I also have an Apple TV, PS3, & a Revue...all wireless. 
My dh sits next to me and also uses a wireless mouse & keyboard, but he never has any problems with his electronics not working.
I have tried several different mousepad surfaces, and although one seemed to work better than the other, it does not do enough to fix this issue from being intolerable.  I'm about to give up on my attempt to switch to MAC, but hope someone can help me troublshoot & get moving.  Many thanks in advance to all helpful replies.

Hi, I consider Wireless mice the worst invention since dust, but if you think it's interference, which is l;ikely, try placing a sheet of alumininum foill between the two.

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