New Magic Mouse uses batteries in less than a day

A couple of weeks ago I got my beautifull 27" mac will all (except 16 GB of ram) the options.
Overall it has been a unquestionable investment.
However, the magic mouse has had unacceptable battery performance.
The original batteries only lasted just over 2 weeks and I was forced to replace them just a couple of days ago.
Throughout their life the mouse presented mixed signals about battery percentage, after a few days of use it suddenly reported low battery (the day before it said 100%) and then after moving the batteries around it returned functionality.
I had to repeat this "fix" untill the batteries were totally dead.  earlier today I had to exchange the second pair of batteries, which had a supprisingly short battery-life.
After hardly using the mouse today because I was away filming I returned to find the mouse batteries dead eventhough they were brand new.
I have searched the forum and found similar problems of short battery life but less then a day of hardly any use is simply unnacceptable!!
Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be causing the problem?
If not then I'm going have no choice but to ask for a replacement.
Thanks,
Arek Sredzki

Hello:
First, battery life is a direct function of usage and the type of batteries in use.
Throughout their life the mouse presented mixed signals about battery percentage, after a few days of use it suddenly reported low battery (the day before it said 100%) and then after moving the batteries around it returned functionality.
Inaccurate readings (in system preferences) is a known problem.  I have found that a Dashboard widget (mighty monitor) is reasonably accurate.
If usage is a problem, I suggest you consider rechargeables.  I use 2450 mAh Energizers and a 15 minute Energizer charger.  Rechargeables do not last as long as Lithium batteries, but they are available on short notice and are environmentally friendly.
Barry

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