Apple isn’t kidding when they talk about how great Bluetooth can be on a Mac.

When I bought my iMac G5, I paid the extra few bucks to get Apple’s wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.

Even without a second button, I really like Apple’s bluetooth mouse. Having switched back and forth between the Microsoft 2-button optical mouse that I used to use, I find that Apple’s bluetooth mouse seems to be very ergonomically designed for me. It fits perfectly in my hand.

But the mouse batteries drain very quickly.

The batteries that came with the computer lasted about six weeks. I bought cheap replacement batteries at Wal-Mart that only lasted a day or two– and then leaked battery acid on my hands.

I replaced the batteries again a week or two ago, and as I write this I am getting the “Apple’s wireless mouse has a low battery” warning.

And that begs the question– why did Apple design this system to require constant battery replacement? If other companies can sell rechargeable bluetooth mice, why couldn’t Apple think of that in their design?

It seems obvious that my mouse is eating batteries, and I need to do something to limit my out of pocket expense. I may switch back to a corded mouse. I may even get rechargable batteries.

But what I think I really want is a new mouse: The Logitech MX900.

It has had stellar reviews on amazon.com, and offers two buttons, a scroll wheel, and bluetooth. And, it is rechargeable!

Mac users have given this mouse top honors. One reviewer said, “Really, I’ve never been this happy about a peripheral in my life.” And another said, “I’ve used a large variety of USB, PS2, WiFi wireless, and now Bluetooth connections finding that the biggest difference between them all is that Bluetooth is the best for connecting peripherals. Of all mouse designs and features the Logitech MX900 is the best of all.” How can I go wrong with that?

What type of mouse do you use with your Mac? And would you recommend it to anyone else?