Wireless keyboard reports low battery at 80%?

I have an Apple wireless keyboard, the newest one, that I use with my G5 PowerMac, and it doesn't matter which machine I use, but whenever the batteries get to around 70 or 80 or even 95%, the computer says the batteries are low. This says so on my PM G5 1.8DP June 2004, my Core i7 iMac, and basically every mac that has used this keyboard. I buy quality Energizer lithium batteries, which cost a little more than ordinary Alkaline batteries, but saves me the trouble of going back and fourth buying new ones. Any ideas?

Hi:
This is a known problem that started, I think, with OS X 10.6. The readings for the KB and mouse in system preferences are consistently off (high). There is a dashboard widget (might monitor) that gives fairly accurate readings.
Barry
P.S. I use rechargeables (2450 mAh Energizers) and a 15 minute charger. These batteries do not last as long as Lithium batteries, but I am never out more than 15 minutes.
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