Logitech 2.4 GHz Cordless Presenter (Black)
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Customer Review: Outstanding design, features, ease of use
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this unit to replace a Targus PAUM30 remote control with laser pointer. The Targus was aways frustrating for me. Erratic button operation (no advance or multiple advances), illogical button layout, large size. The Logitech is a superb replacement.
Forget the dimensions in the on-line product description - it is NOT 8+ inches long by 6+ inches wide. It fits comfortably in my hand.
The buttons are logically laid out and very responsive. The laser pointer has well over a 40' range - I have no idea how much further it goes - just that it is still clear and well defined at that range. The advance/reverse buttons also work at about 40' with several intervening walls (done as a test...).
The on-off switch and the battery meter are great conveniences to avoid battery drain and to know when the batteries are getting low.
The timer is easily set albeit only in 5 minute increments. I find at least two uses. To time my own presentation and keep me on track. The quiet vibration warnings at 5 minutes and 2 minutes are helpful. The timer even has a 4-segment bar display that divides your entered time by 4 and reduces by one segment for each quarter of your total time. Another use for trainers: Say you give a group 5, 10, etc. minutes to do something. Set the built-in timer and you'll know when the time is up.
Want a gripe? Packaging. Their plastic bubble package took sharp scissors and some care to get open. That's about the only gripe I can offer.
One caveat: As others have noted and as Logitech is clear about. This unit does not serve as a mouse. I PREFER this since it is one less mode to erroneously get into and mess up my presentation. But, if you need a combined remote mouse and presentation controller, look elsewhere. If you need a great remote presentation controller, this is the unit.
Customer Review: Perfect Presentation Device
Summary: 5 Stars
I do a fair number of presentations, and in my opinion this is the nicest device I've used. First, it performs flawlessly every time, which is of course the most important feature. Unlike many presentation remotes that are modeled after mice, this remote has the buttons for next/previous in the right order. The left button is previous, and the right button is next. If you're looking for a presentation remote, do not overlook this simple usability issue that many of them have.
The timer feature is really worthwhile. I do group presentations, and we use the timer to rehearse so that we can be sure we'll be on time. We also can glance at the timer when the handoff between presenters occurs so that we can adjust our presentation to the time remaining. The timer is multi-modal: it has a LCD number indicating time left, but it also has a progress bar that divides your total time in quarters, so you don't have to do math to know how on track you are. It also has a vibrating signal at 5 minutes and again at 2 minutes remaining. This is an awesome feature.
The ergonomic design is great too. I love the fact that the USB receiver stores inside the remote. You'll never lose it. The thing overall fits nicely in your hand and is textured so that it won't slip if you get sweaty palms giving presentations. The shape just feels good, and makes you feel more confident, and the laser pointer is easy to use and quite bright. It's also nice to have a "blank the screen" button. I haven't used the volume controls yet, but I imagine if I had video in my presentation that would also be useful.
I use this thing even when I'm sitting in my office going over slides for two people. It's just so nice to use. If you're looking for a presentation remote, buy this one.
Customer Review: Free youself from your laptop!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a research scientist, I am accustomed to giving presentations at lab meetings, lectures, and academic conferences. Those of us that rely on our laptop and laser pointer can now get excited by a number of wireless presentation controls that have recently become available. The Logitech presenter is one such product that allows you to navigate your presentations (Microsoft Powerpoint or Apple's Keynote) from a small remote control and therefore frees you from being tethered to your laptop. This 'freedom' might not sound like much, but it is something that I cherish. When presenters have to be in close proximity to their laptops in order to advance slides, there is a tendency to stare at the laptop screen rather than at the audience that they are addressing.
Like some other wireless control devices on the market, the Logitech Presenter contains a laser pointer and also neatly stores the USB adapter within the control when not in use. However, it distinguishes itself from its competition by including a built in countdown timer with LCD display. This useful feature lets you set your desired talk time and then discreetly reminds you by vibrating when time is about to run out. The alarm vibrates with 5 minutes and then 2 minutes to go. No more glances at the watch or staring across the lecture theatre to see if there is a clock on the far wall. Set-up is straightforward and the remote also features controls for starting/stopping your presentation and blanking the screen (these features are Powerpoint specific though with some minor customization you can get the remote to start/stop Keynote presentations too).
I use this device and I think it is great. It is comfortable to hold and now means I can fully concentrate on interacting with my audiences.
Customer Review: Essential for Every Powerpoint Presenter
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen countless speakers who stop what they are saying, walk back to their machine, look at the keyboard to find the right key, and press it... every time they want to advance to the next slide, or even the next bullet on a build. It looks really unprofessional.
You will become a smoother presenter with this device (and a little knowledge of your slides). Without looking, without the audience noticing, the slide advances when you click a button. With practice you will do this while you are speaking. Complex builds are easy to synchronize, making them practical and effective.
I am a professional speaker ("SOA Evangelist"), and I cannot imagine presenting without one of these. At this price everyone who even occasionally speaks can afford to own one, and I recommend you get one if you ever present with Powerpoint.
The batteries last a long time - handy, since I sometimes forget to switch it off, yet it is still going strong after several months. It has many great features beyond slide advancing: a built-in laser pointer, ability to temporarily hide the slide and restore, several other features that I don't use. The range is at least 50 feet (15 meters). The included Bluetooth USB adapter stores in the pointer body when not in use, making it harder to lose.
The only negative, and it's minor, is that I cannot figure out how to avoid using the Bluetooth USB adapter. My laptop has built-in Bluetooth, so it should be able to use this device directly without the adapter. Also, you should know that this is not really a mouse - there's no way to move the cursor with this device.
I have had three wireless presentation devices over the past 6 years, and this is by far the best of them.
Customer Review: Highly Recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
To put it simply, this thing rocks!
The thing I like most about it:
- You can plug this into any Windows machine and it works right away.
Other things I like:
- The USB receiver plugs into the body of the presenter itself. As another reviewer mentioned earlier, it can be easy to put it back in the wrong way, but once you make a mental note of it, that shouldn't be a problem.
- The built-in laser pointer is great.
- All the buttons work as advertised and they are thoughtfully placed so you can breeze through your presentation with ease.
- The case that comes with it is nice.
- There's a battery indicator that tells you how much battery is left.
Some things that you may or may not like:
- Your PowerPoint window must be in focus (i.e. - it has to be the active window) in order for the presentation launch button to work. This seems like a "duh" kind of thing but it happens.
- The official specs say Windows and MS PowerPoint only. I haven't really had a chance to try it on a Mac but if I do, I'll try to remember to update this review.
- This device is not a mouse. If you do a lot of "mousing" in your presentations, you may want to opt for one of those cordless gyro mice.
- The price seems a little high, but I expensed mine so for me, it was a great business investment.
- I have not tried this on any other presentation software (i.e. - OpenOffice) so if you use anything other than MS PowerPoint, you may want to check. Remember, the official specs say MS PPT only but who knows...
To summarize, I love it because it does what it says it will do and so far it has been flawless. If you can expense it, it's a great investment.