Keyspan PR-US2 Presentation Remote

Easy to use! We use Macs but have Power Point presentations we need to run. This was easy to set up and very easy to use.

This has really helped me with my business presentations, so much better to be able to move around the room and not have to worry about aiming the remote at the USB connection, which is what you often have to do with a wireless mouse. Very cool design as well.

After a couple weeks, so far so good. Syncs well with multiple laptops, has good range, and is responsive. I use it for executive presentations, and my wife uses it to teach classes to groups of ~30 students. Gives you flexibility to be more interactive, roam away from the laptop, and you do not have to walk into the audiences view to advance a presentation or other demo.

Easy to use. Much easier to control my presentations. I can keep my full attention on my students the whole time.

I have tested and used many remotes and have found that the Keyspan is the best remote for professional presentations. I am a trial lawyer and use the remote with PowerPoint for jury trials. As any presentation should go smoothly, the Keyspan remote works well from all over the room. I have not had any connectivity or response problems even from across the courtroom. Also, I walk around throughout my presentations and the remote has yet to let me down. Of course, proper placement of your receiving laptop is necessary.

The Microsoft Wireless Presenter 3000 remote is a good size and fits nicely in my hand. I have had connectivity issues with it, however, as I have had to move closer to the receiver to get it to work. The last thing one wants during a presentation is to be distracted by technology. The mousing function is awkward and the back and forward buttons are small. The laser pointer is easy to access and utilize.

The Logitech 2.4 GHz Cordless Presenter works well but does not have a mouse function. If any mousing needs to be part of your presentation, you are out of luck with this remote. Moreover, its quite expensive when compared to its competitors.

I did not give the Keyspan remote 5 stars for the following two reasons: (1) It uses a coin cell battery (similar to a larger watch battery) so make sure to have one on you as it may be difficult to find on the road. (2) To turn the laser pointer on, it is somewhat awkward requiring the user to hold two buttons down at once. Once the laser is on, you can use it freely during the presentation but to activate it, you have to manipulate two buttons, for someone with large fingers, it may be annoying.

Happy Pointing!