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I’ve just found a new wireless remote to use with presentations in Keynote or Powerpoint. Recently I have purchased a Kensington wireless remote and I’m very happy with it. It appeared in our local Office works store recently for just $29, and it’s on par with the old Logitec remote. The Kensington Remote comes in two shapes.
The first is this shape: Even though this one is the lowest price of the two shapes, to me it feels like it’s a better build. It has a red pointer and comes in two models, one with 1G RAM built into the receiver. The second shape is this one: This is the more expensive model that comes with a green pointer, a classy zip up protective bag, and the shape is nicer to hold than the model above. But the buttons with their fake plastic chrome feel flimsy, especially the on/off button which is so small you can hardly find it.
It also comes in two models, one with 2G RAM built into the receiver. Here are some various options: Model 1: $35 presenter or $49 from or $29 Model 2: $59 with 2G RAM or Kensington vs Logitec remote. What I like about the Kensington Remote:. It doesn’t have a button that quits out of your Keynote or Powerpoint presentation with no way of getting back into it.
(This was one of the worst ‘features’ of the Logitec!). It has a button to ‘blank’ and ‘unblank’ the screen. It has a good range. It works with Powerpoint and Keynote. The USB receiver stows away in the transmitter. It’s only $29 for the cheaper model.
Both shapes have an option to purchase with a flash drive built in to the receiver. What’s just OK about it:.
On the first model the forward and back buttons don’t have as firm a ‘click’ as the old Logitec, but there is enough of bump when you press it that it feels and sounds like it’s been pressed. The second more ergonomic version does have a good click in the buttons. The first model feels good quality but it’s not as comfortable to hold as the old Logitec. The second model is a nice shape but feels cheaper. What features are missing compared with the first version Logitec:. No volume up and down control.
No battery life indicator. For $29 though, it’s hard to beat!
About the Logitec remote. My previous favourite was the Logitec wireless remote. Unfortunately Logitec discontinued this model and replaced it with the Logitec 400R which was a dud. The original Logitec remotes are still round but there price has gone up because they are hard to find and in limited supply, There have been various copies of the original Logitec remote that have appeared since (eg) but they are a cheap copies – mine broke quickly.
One of the greatest attraction of these laser pointers is their compatibility; most presentation pointers will work with just about any computer setup. Wireless presentation pointers are simple USB plug-and-play devices, which means you just stick the receiver’s part of the presenter into a USB port and your device is ready to work for you. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the best presentation clickers. Best Bluetooth Wireless Presentation Pointers When it comes to professional and educational presentations, it is important to add a professional touch.
To get an idea of what you might like in a wireless presentation pointer take a look at the products given. Here you can compare wireless laser pointer and find out the best one for you. Logitech R800 ( Editor’s Choice) Logitech produces high-quality computer hardware. The Logitech R800 wireless laser pointer holds the same standards of high quality as Logitech’s other products.
The most important aspect of a laser presenter is the wireless part. How far the presenter can transmit its signals is the very important thing. Logitech R800 allows you a 100-foot wireless range which is a huge range to give a presentation. This mobility enables you to engage your audience directly. For professionals who need the ultimate in reliability, the Logitech R800 with laser pointer is a fantastic choice with its outstanding features. Logitech R800 features a bright green laser pointer that’s is easy to see in any room and the USB wireless receiver should allay any worries you might feel using a Bluetooth remote. You will get solid battery life from just 2 AAA batteries.
The R800 has a nifty LCD display that indicates the strength of the wireless signal. If you do somehow manage to tread outside of 100-feet range signal indicator will warn you, possibly preventing hiccup in the presentation. It is very easy to use. You can use the wireless presenter pointer by just pressing a button on the top and middle of the presenter, you can easily switch from mouse mood to pointer mode.
The top of the presenter mouse 8000 looks and functions mostly like a normal mouse but when you flip the device over you will find the presentation control buttons. This duality makes the presenter mouse 8000 the best choice for people who want to save some space in their backpack because it can take the place of three pieces of hardware, a mouse, a media remote and a wireless presenter. The presenter 8000 has a comparatively short wireless range of 30-feet. 30-feet is the shortest wireless range.
For most people, 30-feet is more than enough. In most presentation venues the computer will most likely not be more than 30-feet away. So it meets the need of a teacher, professor or a business professional. The presenter mouse 8000 features a built-in laser light that is activated by pressing the button in the middle of the presenter. It is designed to be ergonomic, with a comfortable in hand feel and a simple button layout that allows you to switch back and forth between slides and use the laser pointer without looking to your hand again and again. The USB receiver fits in remote’s housing. You don’t need to install any software for this presenter you just need to plug it in and away you go.
It gives you a range of 30-feet which is not impressive. This range is enough for most people and really doesn’t present a problem. It contains a low battery indicator that is one of its lifesaving features. The Kensington has a nifty design feature that helps in preserving battery life.
When the USB receiver is placed in its bay, the presenter turns the unit off completely. That was a great idea, but there is a little bit of flaw in this idea. In order to get the USB receiver out of its bay, you need to push it in a little and it will pop out. As the receiver could easily get pushed in if the presenter is in your backpack. That would turn the presenter on and unlock all the buttons. For those who want a presenter with the ability to handle complicated presentation loaded with video and links, the Kensington K72336US will fall short of expectations. This presenter is built around one idea which is simplicity.
Targus AMP13US The Targus AMP13US is a wireless presenter that is both simple in design and rich in features. It is a multi-purpose wireless presenter. It is simple so while maintaining simplicity that leaves a little room for errors.
For the most part, this wireless presenter pointer succeeds in achieving that goal. It gives the range of 50-feet.
Some wireless presenters confine you to a rather limited range, but this wireless presenter is different in this case. Instead of limiting you, it frees you. SMK-Link Presentation Pilot Pro SMK-Link has created an admirable addition to the world of wireless presenters. The pilot pro is popular for its reliability, usability and functionality. In presentations, it is very important to know the wireless range of your presenter. While using Pilot pro you almost do not need to think about the wireless range, as the presenter is effective within a 50-foot radius of the receiver.
This means that you can freely walk around the room during the delivery of your presentation. Another feature of this wireless presenter is the low battery indicator. This is a very important and useful feature in any wireless presenter.
The laser beam of Pilot pro is very narrow and not very bright even with new batteries. This can make it difficult to see on screen which fails the purpose of the wireless pointer. SMK-link likely made the laser thin and dim because of safety concerns. Damage of the eyes from a laser beam is a very real threat and making a product safe is more worth it to make it powerful. Like other wireless presenter Pilot pro also a plug and play device. The USB receiver is housed within the presenter.
It slides into a little bay at the bottom of the presenter. Once the receiver is in its bay all buttons on the presenter are locked down.
This can help in saving the battery life. Pilot pro uses a coin or button battery. The battery CR2025 is rated at having a six-month life, however, these kinds of batteries are more expensive and difficult to find. Satechi SP600 The Satechi SP600 has all the features and functions like all other wireless presenters.
This device also has mouse tracking capabilities, but they have not implemented in this presenter as well as in others. The SP600 sports a 100-feet wireless range which is above average.
This wireless range allows you to move around as much as you want. The SP600 gives you the freedom to do as you please.
The presenter has a 7-button layout in which 4 directional buttons which serve as mouse controls. A switch on the side lets you change from presentation mode to mouse mode.
The same 4-buttons that control the mouse pointer change to presentation-oriented controls when switched over. The remaining 2-buttons are used to click right and left. This wireless pointer has a built-in laser light really make the Sp800 distinguish. It has green laser light and these lights are usually rarer because they are harder to construct and make it more expensive. Mouse functionality in wireless presenter is a much sought-after feature.
But there are no diagonal movements, which means that clicking on things like scrollbars can become a difficult task. It gives a beautiful layout of four buttons. The four-button control scheme enables easy tab-switching, page up and down controls, as well as full-screen control. It also activates its built-in laser pointer for quickly highlighting the presentation content. It’s just another plug and play device that means no need to install any software to work on windows or on Mac books.
The pointer’s body design includes a docking bay for the USB receiver. It is like a pocket pen due to its thin style. It requires one AAA battery that means long lasting battery life. SIIG CE-WR00 12-S1 2.4 GHz RF Presentation Clicker This wireless presenter is a very reliable electronic device. The WR0012 is a capable wireless presenter that can help you improve any presentation. Its compact size and weight make this presenter a strong contender with the competition. It has a built-in laser pointer, which is an integral part of all good wireless presenters.
The laser light colour is red which is most common in all the wireless presentation pointers. It is bright and easy to see. This device uses one AAA battery, as the laser is too bright, so if you use the laser pointer often, you may need to replace the battery more frequently than is the case with other wireless presenters. The WR0012 gives you the wireless range of 50-feet that is more than enough to move around a large room while giving your presentation.
Size is very important in the world of wireless presenters. The SIIG is just one of the smallest wireless presentation pointer we looked at in our research.
The presenter fits easily in your hand and its lightweight enough to not be a burden. Its small design makes the SIIG less distracting. One of all the wireless presenters we looked at, the SIIG has the longest warranty. The five-year limited warranty offered by SIIG is a perfect example of how SIIG support its products. IOGEAR 3 in 1, Phaser, Laser & Mouse The IOGEAR GME422RW6 provides the versatility and agility required by professional presentations by combining the functionality of a mouse with the power wireless presenter. This presenter features a built-in laser light that can help to engage your audience and focus it where you want it to be.
The laser pointer in this wireless presentation pointer is nothing spectacular. It has a job to and does it. This wireless presenter gives you the range of 30-feet that enables you to move around freely. If you cross the 30-feet range the presenter could become unresponsive. However, if you present the presentation in a large conference room or in an auditorium, you may need a longer range. We find that IOGEAR wanted to create a multi-purpose mouse and a wireless presenter combination, but many of the design ideas just did not come out right. The presenter itself is not comfortable in your hand.
The trackball is a nice addition but there is no way to adjust how fast it tracks. One of its features is it uses a rechargeable AA batteries. This is a great idea that helps reduce battery waste but, if the batteries die during the presentation you are forced to place the presenter on its charge dock. It gives you a wireless range of 100-feet and that is one of the longest wireless range provided by a wireless presenter. It means that you can easily give your presentation while walking in a large conference room. The canon PR10-G has an LCD display on it. This LCD display provides quick access to signal strength, as well as a timer, so you know exactly how long you have been on stage for the presentation.
You can also add preset alerts at designated times to keep your stage time in check. The ergonomic build is lightweight and comfortable to hold in the hand. LNKOO Laser Pen Presentation Clicker It would simply look silly to carry a large object to whose only job is to control the slideshow of your presentation So, Wireless Presenters need to be compact. The LNKOO Ultrathin is one of the smallest wireless presenters we came across in our research.
It gives you freedom of movement within the 30-feet radius of its USB receiver. For many purposes, this range is enough to do everything you need to do. LNKOO squeezes a red laser pointer into presentation’s compact design. The laser pointer adds a new level of versatility to the Ultrathin, allowing you to highlight key facts and important figures during your presentation without resorting to a keyboard.
It can be difficult to press the correct button due to its small design. It does not help that the buttons are not spaced out over the surface area of the presenter, but rather are bunched together. The chances of pressing a wrong button are much higher with this wireless presenter than others we looked at.
Due to the slim design of LNKOO is the fact that it has to use a button battery instead of the standard AA or AAA. There is no room for larger batteries. Button batteries are more expensive than standard batteries and are harder to find. There is only a 90-day limited warranty. The customer support is through the mail and by telephone. The FAQs for the LNKOO are sadly absent from their website. Wireless Presenters – Buyer’s Guide A lot of people question the legibility of wireless presenters and have gone to the point of bashing them by stating wireless presenters don’t offer any real benefits.
Sure, the wireless pointers are not as good as their price, but to say wireless presenters aren’t any good is certainly wrong. Wireless presenter is the basic need, if you want to engage your audience and want them to stay focused on the presentation. To be fair, presentation clickers are very important for professional presentations than in the old days. We are going to take a look at some advantages of buying wireless presenters. Those benefits will help you in understanding that Bluetooth laser pointers aren’t terrible. These presenters are for the people, who want to give the professional presentation in their professional life.
Increase Portability The wireless presenters are portable. You can take them from one place to the other without any tension of wires. Wires can be jumbled which annoys most people. The main purpose of wireless presenters is to provide portability. You just need the USB receiver for the connection.
These just plug and play devices. Things you should look for in Wireless Presenters Now that you have taken a look at all the major benefits of buying wireless presenters. We can look at some things you should look for in buying a wireless presentation pointer.
Comfort When buying a wireless presenter, the most important thing that you should look for is the presenter fit in your hand and you should hold in comfortably. Some presentation remotes are too loud, especially for the presenters who adopt the perspective that the more slides you have, the better your presentation will be. If the presenter has a loud voice each click of the button will irk your front row participants. Battery life You should also consider the battery life when buying a wireless presentation pointer.
The whole battery is dependent on the technology of the battery used by the pointer and the person who uses it. Make sure you’re aware of these things when you go and buy yourself a wireless presenter.
Wireless Range and laser quality You must consider the wireless range and brightness of laser light when you are buying a wireless presenter. Wireless range is the most important thing in wireless presenter so, first check the range offers by the presenter you are going to buy.
The main purpose of a wireless presenter is to point out the major facts of a presentation so, it’s very important that the laser is must be bright. In case you feel that we left out some other great wireless presentation pointers, don’t hesitate to let us know.