Kensington 33374 Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer
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Customer Review: Best One Yet
Summary: 5 Stars
Have bought several different clickers in the past, and them all suffering from one flaw or another, this one is an improvement on a few points:
Takes standard AAA batteries, easy to change. (some take little watch batteries...good luck with that in the field!)
Decently strong laser pointer. (some are very weak)
Simple, tactile button layout. Small and feels good in the hand. (not a lot of extras, most trainers just want the basics)
Transmitter fits inside the handle, which turns the device off. Therefore no accidental use while traveling and so batteries last a long time. (and less chance of a lost transmitter...I have several orphans!)
Not very expensive. (used to pay $100 for clickers!)
Two will work in tandem on the same computer, no sync issues. (used to be we had to worry about this if two people were presenting together)
Decent range, no interference experienced...yet.
And! [drum roll] Eligible for Amazon Prime! Mmmm, 2-day shipping bliss...
We have six of them already, will be adding a few more soon. Love 'em.
Customer Review: awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was about to purchase the Kensington 33062 (released in 2003) since the customer reviews were well above average and I knew the brand was pretty reliable. I called Circuit City for a price check, and if they had any special deals. Fortuntately the Representative informed me they were out of stock (discontinued item) but kensington's newest remote was available.
I purchased this for my boss who says he loves it. It fits perfectly in his hand and was so easy to use (truly plug-n-play!). The USB receiver even stores inside the remote. The buttons are perfect too; no need to worry about pressing too lightly or pressing too hard.
We noticed that the laser *doesn't* work when the USB receiver is in its little compartment (don't lose the USB!). Also, the light seems a little weak when used on a laptop monitor.
I would like to hear comparisons between this one and the 33062 model, just to see how much has improved or if they are both pretty much the same.
Customer Review: Great Wireless Presenter
Summary: 5 Stars
Was using another presenter with a USB dongle that didn't insert into the base so I always had to put a rubber band around the thing to attach it to the presenter when not in use and hope it wouldn't get lost. The other one (starts with the letter "Targus") also had a very tiny power switch on the side, so the batteries would go dead on me if I forgot to switch it off (too many times). This Kensington is MUCH MUCH better on every level: heavier-duty construction so that it's more comfortable in hand, the USB dongle inserts into the presenter and works as an on/off switch, saving batteries and not getting lost in the bottom of my bag or worse, lost permanently. I use it all the time in my university classes as well as at conferences and it's well worth the extra $ if you don't have time to fool around with lesser quality products and designs that waste batteries. Note: it doesn't have a volume control, but I find I don't need it enough to be a bother.Customer Review: Small and Mighty!
Summary: 5 Stars
I use a Mac that also has Microsoft XP on it which makes it a little different than normal. I currently use Microsoft Office for Mac and my presentations are in PowerPoint. The typical presenter gizmos that I would have used with Mac didn't like PowerPoint but it was no problem with the Kensington. I love the small size that fits comfortably in a womans palm and the second part that fits into the USB port of my laptop, tucks easily into the handle of the presenter so it doesn't get lost. There are only 4 things that you can do with this... forward, back, laser pointer and "go to black" (a very nice feature when you're making a presentation and need to take a break or don't want your audience to see the screen saver if your oratory goes too long.)
As with any battery operated tool, it's best to have rechargeable batteries. I lecture for 9 hours so that would mean a LOT of batteries, but if that's the only downside... WOW!!!
Customer Review: Kensington Includes Simple Solution (KISS)
Summary: 5 Stars
When I give a presentation I want to focus on my subject and my audience. I don't want distractions from fussy technology. Kensington, apparently understood that, because this wireless presenter mouse is exactly what I needed. I have used other similar devices that were bulky, complicated or otherwise difficult to use.
This presenter mouse is perfect. It fits well in your hand. It has 4 buttons that are intuitively placed. It includes a handy, integrated laser pointer. I also appreciate the built in docking port for the USB trtansmitter.
My only regret is that I did not buy two units. One to leave in my usual classroom and one to keep in my suitcase for the road shows.
Update. I still use ths wireless presenter mouse whenever I give a stand up presentation. It still works like a charm. The newer model with 1 GB of built in memory is a nice improvement, but not worth an extra $20.