Logitech 2.4 GHz Cordless Presenter (Black)
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Customer Review: Excellent for both PowerPoint and Acrobat Reader
Summary: 5 Stars
As other reviewers have noted, this is an excellent product. I'll mention just a couple of features I wanted to know about when buying this product, but didn't find in the reviews.
1) The laser beam is powerful enough to be clearly visible even at 70 feet in a darkened room (not that you'd even want to use it at that distance).
2) The remote is comfortable to hold, and the texture is nice. Its oblongue shape makes it easy to point the laser beam with precision and hold it steady.
3) The remote works ok with Adobe Acrobat Reader when presenting PDF slides. You can go back, forward, and exit presentation mode (press Esc twice). Going to the last slide, and going back into presentation mode doesn't work in Reader though.
4) Installation (under XP) is seamless. The first time you insert the USB receiver, it goes through a short (15 sec) installation sequence (no CD, software, drivers, etc required). Next time the USB receiver is inserted into the same computer, it starts working instantly.
I've encountered no other faults so far.
Customer Review: Inexpensive and reliable, fantastic for educators and presenters
Summary: 5 Stars
As a teacher, I first purchased this presenter about six months ago for use in my history classes. I wanted something that would work when I needed it to but not be a complete financial backbreaker if a kid waltzed off with it. This presenter fit the bill perfectly, and has proven a tremendous value.
It is a simple plug-and-play device that goes right into your USB port and works effortlessly. The signal is strong and the remote is well-constructed. Admittedly, it only has a few basic functions, specifically forward and backward, but most PowerPoint users need little else. The inclusion of a timer (which emits a vibration as it approaches zero) and a laser pointer are also nice extras, but even without them this would remain a good value.
Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with it. Highly recommended.
UPDATE -- I've had this presenter for two years now and it has continued to perform well. Despite almost-daily use it is still on its first set of batteries and it continues to do the job well even from a distance. Still highly recommended.
Customer Review: Works with Mac OS 10.4.10 & Keynote
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the Logitech Cordless Presenter for over a year now with my Mac G4 laptop and OS 10.4.10. It DOES work just fine with Keynote. You can even easily program the F5 button within the Mac's System Preferences, so in Keynote hitting F5 on your remote will launch your slide program....how-to tip is written up here:
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The range is fantastic, I've triggered my laptop from 2 rooms away in my house (through 2 walls) and at a convention center at least 150 feet from the receiver at my laptop. You don't have to point it right at the receiver to get it to work unlike the presenter that came with my projector.
I think the only problem I've had is once accidentally hitting the blank screen button (upper left button) which exits Keynote...just hit F5 again (if you've programmed it on your Mac) and you're back where you were a moment later in your presentation.
I left it on for over a week once and it did not kill the batteries, but I carry extras of course. I agree that an improvement would be an auto-off feature maybe after 24 hours.
Customer Review: What a brilliant design!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great tool for PowerPoint presentations. It is a very intuitive design. Your thumb easily presses the forward and backwards buttons, and the laser pointer is conveniently positioned in between the two. You have the ability to start the presentation from your hand, and you can black out the screen when necessary (to focus the attention back to you rather than the screen).
The wireless piece to insert into the USB port docks conveniently into the Presenter for storage (no fear of losing it). There is also a soft pouch carrying case to keep the Presenter in pristine condition.
The best feature of all is the built-in timer. Set the timer for the duration of your presentation, and you will have a count down of the remaining time. No need to look at your watch, instead you will appear to have an intuitive sense of good timing! And if you forget to look down, the Presenter vibrates to give you warnings when there are only a few minutes remaining.
Great product! You'll like it a lot!
Customer Review: All you need in one little package
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Logitech pointer not knowing what to look for in a pointer. When I opened the package, I instantly liked what I saw. The device felt good in the hand and the controls were easily accessible.
In the meantime I have had a chance to compare the Logitech pointer with others and am even happier that I chose device over others. The controls are not jumpy and hyper-sensitive like on other pointers. The laser light is bright and clear and easy to see even in brighter surroundings. The USB stick incorporated in the device is very practical, because you don't have to dig for it, which comes in handy when you only have minutes to switch devices between speakers.
All in all I am very happy to have chosen this little device over others. I have out-performed all others in preparation time and pointing accuracy. It makes a presentation go so much smoother when you don't have to wiggle your device and apologize to your audience that your pointer is not very bright.
You just plug and present.