I myself like the challenge of actually doing something. Who cares if it isn't practical. I learn things and have fun. Better than sitting on your arse all day watching 'reality' television

Tonight I modded my little usb box. I removed the switch given that the USB cable should be powered all the time. In it's place I put in a red LED connected to a small circuit I found on the net which causes the LED to flash when the battery gets flat. Since NiMH batteries have such a high self discharge rate I can keep it fully charged by leaving it plugged in at home all the time when I am not on the move. I also added a longer usb cable. My original was too short and rigid. Still have this key repeating problem though.