How long does a keyboard or mouse usually last?
it could probably last for a lifetime, depending how you take care of it
I have keyboards that are over 10 years old and still working as good as the day they were purchased. These are High quality Compaq keyboards. I have seen last 5 or 6 years, but this is rare depending the use and care. Wired Mice (Ball and Laser) are more prone to fail; usually it it their tail (wire connecting them to the computer) fails near where it connects to the mouse. (2 to 6 years, laser mice seem to have higher failer rates) Mice with the ball (not laser) often fail internally due to mechanical failure of the potentiometers (variable resistors that position the pointer on your screen) (4 to 6 years) Wireless should be good for at least 5 years if you regularly check the batteries - make sure they do not leak. Good Luck
