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Summary: Weak laser pointer
Comment: The ability of this device to advance slides was good; however, the laser pointer was difficult to operate. The button (as can be seen in the upper right hand corner of the dial) is very small and does not depress easily. Consequently, the laser does not always come on when needed. Additionally, the laser pointer never lasted more than a 30-40 minute span. I think this is the biggest downfall of this product. One nice feature is that it came with a cord extender for the USB remote. This came in handy for CPUs that have only 2 USB plug-ins (one for the memory stick, the other for the remote). With a bulky memory stick, the extender cord allowed me to plug in the remote.
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Summary: Spend a little more, get a lot more...
Comment: My experience with this Targus presenter is that it was decent. It did do all that it was supposed to. Decent range and a handy well placed knob for moving your mouse. Laser worked and buttons worked.
But I couldn't help but be irritated by the stiff button tension. Too much effort was needed to push the four buttons on the presenter. And the laser button (though it may be safer this way) is very uncomfortable to use as it is a VERY small button that digs into your finger when you push it.
Lastly, I must agree that having to switch back and forth between mouse mode and presenter is tiresome when you need to use both in the same presentation.
For a little extra money you can do ALOT better. For an extra $15 I bought the Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro off Amazon and got a MUCH better piece of equipment. Plug and Play works equally well on both, but the Keyspan has several more features, a more solid overall feel, better and more buttons (all well placed), no switching modes, volume control, scrolling, and an ingenious compartment inside the presenter for the receiver.
If you absolutely cannot spend the extra $15, it is not a bad presenter. But do yourself a favor and spend the extra $15...
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Summary: Not as bad as reviews on here!
Comment: We were very worried after reading the reviews on this product, but had gotten a really good deal on one because of a price being mislabeled at a local store.
Still we didn't want to waste any money on something that didn't work.
Since we needed it the next day, we decided to give it a chance and try it out.
Very pleasantly surprised that everything functioned as expected. We even took it across the house form the computer a couple rooms away - out of the line of sight of the USB receiver and it still moved the power point slides!!
For the price we paid, we are very happy, although we have not had it long enough to see how it works once the battery has died down a bit, but at least it's a AAA so it is easy to replace.
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Summary: Good Functions But Bad Range
Comment: I bought this for my classroom and used it a few times. I loved the fact that it has a mouse function and a laser pointer(though it is a very weak laser). However, this product failed to deliver where it's needed the most and that is the range. I'm not sure why the last guy says it works from 40-50 feet but mine was only able to work within 10 feet. I also had to point my presenter directly at the USB device to work. At this range, I might as well walk to the computer to change a slide. Junk.
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Summary: Excellent & Reliable Power Point Remote
Comment: I am a scholar/lecturer who relies regularly on this device to provide remote control over power point lectures. The problem? Often the computer is in one part of the room, while access to the screen or podium is several feet away. This device is an elegant solution to the vexing problem of logistics in the classroom. I have run lectures from up to 40-50 feet away with no problems at all.
This very small and lightweight unit easily stows away in a shoulder bag or computer case. I carry mine everywhere--and generally forget I have it until I need it. It is ideal for classroom use, or when you have to rely on a laptop or --worse--someone else's computer at a presentation. It seems to work on any Windows-based machine, including VISTA. And it resolves the musical chairs problem generally associated with seminars with multiple presentations: with this device, the speaker can remain at his or her seat, and run the entire presentation remotely. Very efficient.
The device works in two modes: either as a power point device: not just forward and back, but also keys that toggle full screen versus small screen, as well as screen on and off. There is also a handy laser pointer, allowing the lecturer to use the same device for control and pointing.
The second mode converts the remote into a wireless mouse. I don't really have much use for this capability, and having used full-featured wireless remotes that enable full control over multimedia operations like showing dvds or playing music, I would propose getting the full-featured remote. This device is meant to be a reliable device for power point controls on windows-based machines. Nothing more. The wireless mouse adds the ability to browse the internet remotely--but without a keyboard that seems to be a fairly limited feature.
I strongly disagree with the two negative reviewers that precede this review. First, this is specifically marked as a Windows-only device, so why criticize it for not working well on a Mac? Second, the only time functionality declines is when the battery power is low. No surprise there.
All in all, this is a very solidly made and reliable piece of equipment.
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