Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Programs: DL PLT, WN A-List Preferred, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, National Exec Elite
Posts: 60
I have the Microsoft 5000 as well. I've had it for about 2 years and think i've only replaced the batteries twice.
I keep it in my soft laptop bag with no case and it's held up well even with all the tossing around the bag gets.