Powerpoint presenter - mouse/remote? something to control powerpoint

[squall458]

I need something (usb device) to control Powerpoint 2007 and 2003. Just something that can advance the slide forward or go backwards. That's all I need. If it had mouse capabilities too, that would be awesome.

Anyone know a good device that can do this? Or know a cheap place to buy it like canadacomputers or even dealextreme.

[tomtomtom]

I used to use bluetooth connection to my Sony Ericsson w810i to control powerpoint

Now I use Blackberry.

It works without a hitch.

[Seiphas]

When I do presentations at school for classes, I use a notebook mouse with a few layers of tape blocking the optical sensor. That way, only the buttons work, and I can go forward / backward. It's simple / cheap, but works.

[attonbitusira]

I think you're looking for a used one of these:

http://www.thehumansolution.com/perificmouse.html

They are not manufactured anymore but maybe ebay/amazon/craigslist/kijiji might have it...

[Seiphas]

Nope. OP is probably looking for this:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/presentation_remote/devices/175&cl=ca,en

[Jon Lai]

Or this:
http://www.eliteinfotech.com.sg/web/targus_presenter.jpg

They have these at Bestbuy from $40 or so. Rip off, IMO.

OP, just use a wireless mouse, or like someone said, use your phone, if you have a bluetooth-compatible laptop, or buy a adapter off DX for $2.xx.

[dan-the-man]

This works really well:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=765823&CatIds=&AffixedCode=WW

[squall458]

I have an iphone but I cant use it since Im a teacher. The logitech presenter looks sleek but its pricey. Thanks for suggestions so far! keep them coming!

[Jon Lai]

i have an iphone but i cant use it since im a teacher. The logitech presenter looks sleek but its pricey. Thanks for suggestions so far! Keep them coming!

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[squall458]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3071

Found one I liked in case anyone ever searches this topic!

[fitbrit]

A Gyration Air Mouse is a great little tool to have as well.

[afong56]

i have the targus presenter that is two models up from the one posted. . .it is awesome, but pricey (msrp $100+). it will do everything you want, and more.

i average 3-4 presentations a week and it's been rock solid for me for the last 2 years (knock on wood)

highly recommended

[JeffTaylor1985]

I got a logitech one like the one in the link above, and it works great.

It is def overpriced at retail, but I got one new in the packaging for about $20 on ebay.

[squall458]

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Cellphones arent allowed at school and it would be hard to enforce if I used mine in class....??????

[noxe2]

check out tigerdirect, seen some of these PPT presenters go as low as 40-60 bucks there

[Jon Lai]

Cellphones arent allowed at school and it would be hard to enforce if I used mine in class....??????

You are elementary school teacher?

[synaptech]

Microsoft Presenter 8000

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/Presenter/productdetails.aspx?pid=085

[iempwnage]

Nope. OP is probably looking for this:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/presentation_remote/devices/175&cl=ca,en

OMG, thats exactly what I need!

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