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A recent article mentioned on Slashdot suggests the end of wired peripherals in the near future. While I'm all about wireless networking, I'm not a fan of wireless peripherals. My reason can be summed up in one word: batteries. As long as batteries power wireless peripherals I refuse to buy them. It's an extra hassle and expense to deal with. How about using something similar to "self-winding" watches where a wheel on the bottom of the mouse or a pressure pad on the keyboard generates electricity to charge a capacitor as you use them? Those devices would probably have limited range or generate insufficient power and I'd be right back to my rant. To point out my hypocrisy, however, I do have a wireless combo for my media center pc, but that's because a 10ft cord from my TV to my couch would trip Lisa and cause more hassle than replacing batteries. As it becomes more difficult to buy wired peripherals, I plan to evolve into the angry old man hording my antiquated wired mouse and keyboard, cursing randomly. My mantra will be "Get wired or go home!"