Wireless presenter / laser pointer
 

Didn't see another thread on this but I just discovered these things and they're cool if you travel a lot and use PowerPoint to present on the road. I don't know how long they've been around, but Targus and Kensington both make them - I found one for less than $20 and for the ease of use and functionality I wouldn't care if I lost one on every trip!!

Plugs into the USB adapter and it pages forward, back, opens the ppt file, etc from up to about 20-30 feet in range. When ever in a different country I never know what type of room set up to expect etc so this little thing is perfect for flexibility to walk around the room / engage the participants without being tied to the computer to hit 'page forward' etc.

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There are applications for cell phones with bluetooth that will let you do the same thing - you'll even also have your notes showing up on your display during each slide.

I just wish there was a wireless presenter with laser point AND built-in memory! I often give presentations on other people's computers and projection setups and I wish I could just bring this one set to plug in. Sure, a USB thumbdrive is small, but it takes up another USB slot and it's another thing to potentially lose and go wrong. That being said, professionals will also either bring a backup device anyway and/or their own laptop.

That is interesting - do you have a link to any sites or know whether this type of app is available for Treo 750?

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I've only used Bluetooth-apps for Symbian devices, but I will check when I get back home if one of them supports Windows Mobile.

If you have Windows Mobile 5.0 then this is from a thread in January entitled " Combo Laser Pointer/Presenter/Mouse - Do you use them?"

Yep, SallingClicker is the one. It's a great piece of software, and it provides a lot more than just plain PowerPoint support. I also love the way it will fade out the volume in iTunes whenever the phone receives a call. :)

Thanks very much to you both - appreciate the info. I haven't completely figured out the search functionality on this site so the links are helpful!

Here's the complete link to the Windows Mobile version: http://www.salling.com/Clicker/windows/

in the same genre as sailingclicker

there is Liberty Control, here- http://www.wagware.com/lc/

and headset presenter, here- http://www.headsetpresenter.com/

I know over at www.dragonlasers.com they sell great laser pointers and have top service.

Would not recommend anything higher than 5mW for presentations though :D