Do electronic mice go bad?

[angelhome]

I bought several wireless mice within the last 18 months and one of them is acting up -- doesn't respond when I click it, moves slowly or not at at all when I move it around.

Is there any way to correct this or is the only solution to toss it and get a new one?

The problem mouse is a Lofitech requiring 2 AA batteries (recently changed -- no improvement).  Use it for my desktop PC with Windows XP.

I also have another wireless mouse I use for my Windows 7 laptop (Logitech with one battery) that is working fine -- at the moment.

YES they do go bad, but check the battery first.

[swogden]

First thing I did was change the batteries.  I've been reading feedback on wireless mice online and one suggestion is that the reception between the receiver and the mouse might be distorted by distance and other electronis interference.  Have to test that.  Distance should not be the issue, but I do use my other mouse at the same time and in the same room as the desktop mouse.

Different related issue:  I've checked out prices on the internet and they range from around $30  down to $10 per mouse.  Any reason why the cheaply sold mouse might not be as reliable as the higher price one.  All are Logitech, but different models.
Hate to buy a cheap mouse and find out it didn't include the set-up disc.

[thetop31]

I have a  baby, I do not use mouse often now, cos he will break it. so I leave it aside. but this one I used for several years.

[denaPC2011]

?seems to me u just have bad luck with wireless mice?