Question 1

what kind of batteries does it use

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The one I just purchase comes with 2 AAA batteries not 3. Was working great when I first received it, now it doesn't work at all. Such a disappointment!

Question 2

Will it work with Mac book??

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Info for the mouse is not confusing or  conflicting.  It is not Bluetooth, but requires the USB receiver.   It works with any device with Windows or Mac OS 10; and which have a USB port.  So the specs on the MacBook Air need to be checked carefully before buying - some have USB port, some don't.  It's that simple.The model No. on the receiver is MGR0975, which is paired with the mouse Model No.  B0005EJh6Z4.  They are a pair, and yes they work with Apple with OS 10, but you need a USB port for the receiver.  I don't use apple, but googling finds:   Macbook air 11.6” display, 4th gen intel, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 1 USB Type C & 2 USB 3.0 (backward compatible w 2.0)  Model MD712LL/A  on Best Buy   In fact, I wonder about that OS 10.9 Maverickssince the specs for the mouse say OS 10 only.  Ask Amazon.

Question 3

Is this a silent mouse? I mean, noiseless, without the traditional clicking sound, ideal to use in a classroom or a library?

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Because there are so many conflicting answers to this, I feel compelled to clarify some of the less intelligent replies. You DO hear very soft clicking sounds with this mouse, but NOTHING like what you hear on an older mouse. My older mouse made very loud and noticeable clicking sounds that could be easily heard from across a room. This mouse is barely noticeable at all because the click is "soft." The best way I can describe it is to say that it's like there is padding inside to absorb the sound. When I click this mouse, the person sitting 3 feet from me can only hear it if we are deliberately still, and concentrate on hearing it. With my old mouse, every click was like someone snapping their fingers. This mouse is barely a whisper.

I don't know why others say it's too loud for a library or office setting. Perhaps older versions of this mouse were loud, but I purchased mine in 2023 and it is (pardon the pun) as quiet as a mouse! I am very happy with my purchase.

Question 4

How far from the receiver is still working fine?

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I have stayed as far as 24 feet and the mouse still works.

ASIN	B005EJH6Z4
Additional Features	Wireless
Antenna Location	Laptop
Best Sellers Rank	#321 in Our Brands ( See Top 100 in Our Brands ) #4 in Computer Mice
Brand	Amazon Basics
Button Quantity	3
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (69,757)
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Global Trade Identification Number	00841710104417
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardware Platform	PC/Mac
Included Components	Batteries
Item Dimensions L x W	3.97"L x 2.28"W
Item Weight	0.1 kg
Manufacturer	Amazon
Mfr Part Number	M8126AB01
Model Number	MGR0975
Mouse Maximum Sensitivity	1600 dots_per_inch
Movement Detection	Optical
Number of Batteries	2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Operating System	Windows 2000
Pattern	Mouse
Power Source	Battery Powered
Range	10.0 meters
Style Name	1-Pack
UPC	840095847216 841710104417
Unit Count	1 Count

Amazon Basics 2.4 GHz Wireless Optical Computer Mouse with USB Nano Receiver, Portable, No Wires, Smooth Tracking, Multi-Device Compatibility, Black

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