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Review: Keyspan Presentation Remote

Keyspan’s next product that really caught my attention was their Digital Media Remote ( review ). I purchased it as soon as it was released in late 1999 and I must admit to becoming reliant on it for my presentations using Powerpoint both in my lab for visiting faculty, staff, students and patients seeing presentations on the G4 PowerMac with Cinema Display as well as with my iBook on the road for presentations. Additionally, I tend to not like being stuck in front of one’s laptop, standing in back of a podium in favor of moving around a bit. The DMR’s infrared (IR) remote functions nicely for this allowing freedom of movement as long as you point the remote generally in the direction of the receiver that you plugged into your laptop. In fact, the DMR worked admirably when I used my iBook to host the presentations for the last FFB meeting for visual transplantation with Powerpoint presentations from about twenty speakers all using my little iBook and the DRM. For this meeting, to ensure a smooth flow to the presentations with a minimum of fuss, I volunteered my iBook and switched the presentations in the background in-between speakers while they simply handled the DRM remote from the front handing off from one speaker to the next. Scientists can be a picky bunch and sometimes hard to please, but the combination worked beautifully and my only complaints with the DRM have been that for presentations, the little buttons on the remote are not optimized for an ergonomic feel and one tends to have to hold the DMR in one hand while using the obligate laser pointer with the other hand.

Enter Keyspan’s new device, the Presentation Remote . The Presentation Remote differs from the DMR in a number of fundamental ways that target it more for the presentation environment rather than the media environment. First off, it features a radio frequency (RF) signal rather than an IR signal allowing for one to make their presentations without pointing in the general direction of the receiver/laptop combination. Additionally, they have also reduced the number of buttons on the remote while still providing right and left click functionality (nice for OS X), full mouse control, a mode button, composite switch, and here’s the kicker….a built in laser pointer all while making the remote more ergonomically friendly. I wanted one.

The remote comes packaged with the handheld remote, the USB RF receiver, a battery for the handheld remote, a documentation card and a nice little carrying case. Initially I was troubled by the lack of a software CD in the package but this turned out to be an advantage, as Keyspan thought ahead and required no additional software to load as the device is interpreted by your computer as being a keyboard or mouse. You simply plug it in and go. Excellent.

In use, the Presentation Remote functions nicely with good ergonomic feel in the hand and the laser pointer is quite bright and easy to access as opposed to some laser pointers I have used with either hard to reach buttons or buttons that get hard to push after talking for 45 minutes or so. The mouse control and left and right click functionality are easy to use as well allowing for remote operation of other functionality outside of the presentation software environment. I tend to like to embed all of my animations and video within the presentation software, but there are those times when you might like to navigate around another application to demonstrate something that the presentation software package is unable to perform and the navigation ability of the Presentation remote works well here.

After using the remote for a week and giving two presentations, I can honestly say that Keyspan has an impressive product. Any criticisms? Well, it would not be a proper review without something to criticize, and even those criticisms have nothing to do with the functionality of the remote. Rather they concern the supplied instructions which are not entirely clear and contain some inconsistencies. For instance, the instructions to deactivate the laser mode read: “To deactivate the laser again, hold down the Laser Pointer Button until the Mode Button flashes rapidly.” Well, you can hold down the Laser Pointer Button forever without deactivating laser mode. To truly deactivate the laser mode, one must hold down BOTH the Laser Pointer Button AND the Mode Button until the Mode Button flashes repeatedly. (This is the advantage of hiring a technical writer to review your documentation and perform end user testing). Alternatively, if the laser is not used for 30 minutes, the laser pointer mode is switched off automatically. The only other question I had involved the USB RF receiver which appears to have a little red LED on it that does not seem to have a function that I could determine, and a minor suggestion might be to place a little pocket in the carrying case for an extra battery for those road warriors who constantly travel to make presentations. Finally, the laser is a red wavelength laser and very bright, easily seen across a large conference room/ballroom, but for the true geeks among us (and some color blind folks), it might be nice to have green lasers available at extra cost. That is not really a complaint or indictment of the built in laser as the performance of this laser pointer in the Keyspan Presentation Remote leaves nothing to be desired.

Overall, the device is outstanding and well worth the price of entry. For those people that give presentations using their computers, this device is a must have and I will be toting it along with my iBook and the rest of my road warrior accompaniments.

What about the DMR? No, you can’t have it as I would never give that up. My Keyspan DMR while no longer on the presentation circuit, is now being used for what it probably is best optimized for, being a media remote control. It now resides at home, hooked up to our Powerbook powered home stereo system serving up our entire CD collection via iTunes.

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Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro

In July, I completed a review of the Jasper Keynote presentation remote and although I found the device to have some beneficial features, it lacked the reliability that I want when giving presentations. So my quest for a presentation remote to add to my gadget arsenal has brought me to the Presentation Remote Pro from Keyspan . Let’s see how this one stacks up.

Features/Specifications

RF Connectivity: 2.4 Ghz signal; Works up to 100 ft. Mouse Control: Two-button mouse capabilities. Laser Pointer: Class 2; Maximum output 1mW; Wave length 650 nm Volume Controls: Adjust system audio level on a PC or Mac. Advanced Functions: Start and End presentations, or hide the slide (darken the screen) with a push of a button. Plug and Play Pop In/Out USB Receiver On/Off Switch AAA Batteries Compatibility Mac and Windows Operating Systems Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista Mac OS 9.1 or later Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) Mac OS X (10.3 or later) for volume control PowerPoint and Keynote Presentation Software All brands of projectors. Warranty: 1 Year Remote Dimensions: 35mm (1.38 in) x 124mm (4.88 in) x 27 mm (1.06 in) Remote Weight: 39 grams USB Receiver Dimensions: 55 mm (2.17 in) x 17 mm (0.66 in) x 10 mm (0.39 in) USB Receiver Weight: 6 grams

Remote with USB Receiver Two AAA Batteries Printed Quick Start Guide

What I am using to test this product

Dell Latitude D620 laptop Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 SP2

First impression, I am surprised by the number of buttons and controls on the remote. The device has twelve controls on it. That said the remote is not big. The majority of the controls reside on top which measures 4.88″ x 1.38″.

Mouse Control – Controls mouse cursor. Left Mouse Button – Controls the left mouse button function. Right Mouse Button – Controls the right mouse button function. Next Slide Button – Push to proceed to the next slide. Previous Slide Button – Push to go back to the previous slide. Laser Pointer – Press and hold to use the laser. F5 – Press to start the slideshow. Press and hold to end slideshow. Black Screen – Press to go to a black screen while in slideshow mode. Press again to return to the slideshow. Volume Up – Press to turn the volume up. Volume Down -Press to turn the volume down.

Two controls, not on the top, are on the right-side.

Composite Switch (Wheel) – Up is the previous slide. Down is the next slide. Press In to click lock. Left Mouse Button – Controls the left mouse button function.

There is nothing fancy about the mold of the remote. It is just a standard remote design without any ergonomic features.

The lack of ergonomic elements in the design does not limit the feel of the remote. The device fits nicely in palm of the hand with the controls easily accessible by the thumb.

Weighing only 39 grams, the remote feels very light and can be easily stored in your pocket without noticeably pulling the pocket down. It does not come with a carrying case, which is something I would like.

Initially, I was so quick to open the package that I thought I misplaced the USB receiver that allows the remote to communicate with the computer. The cool thing is the remote actually has a slot to store the receiver when not in use.

When the receiver is stored it will not fall out because it is secured via a spring-loaded and locking mechanism. Removing it is very simple, just push in on the receiver and release, it will pop out. To store it, just push in until it the lock clicks.

Integrating a storage mechanism within the remote shows great ingenuity from Keyspan. The device is radio frequency (RF) based, so the USB receiver is required for the remote to communicate with the receiver, but when not in use, I love the fact that you can combine them into one.

The use of RF expands the range of the remote. I did several tests, differing the range and obstacles while using the device. I stretched the range to about 75 feet without incident. I was even able to change slides while standing in a different room of my house. The packaging advertises 100 foot range, so I had 25 feet to spare in my long range test.

Setting up the device is quite easy too, without requiring any additional software or driver installation. Insert the USB receiver into an open USB port, press the “Connect” button on the receiver, which activates a light on the receiver, and then hold down two buttons on the remote until the light flashes. That’s it.

I did experience an issue with my initial attempt to connect the remote and receiver. I used a USB port located on the side of my Dell Latitude laptop. I followed the connections steps but was unable to get the light on the receiver to flash, signaling a successful connection. After numerous failed attempts, I tried one of the ports on the rear of the computer and was immediately successful.

To add to my confusion, I never experienced any further problems when attempting to use the side port. I even tested it on a different Latitude laptop, without problems. Guess I’ll just write it off as a one-time glitch and move on.

I easily navigated my PowerPoint slides using the next/previous slide buttons and eventually found it easier to use the wheel control located on the side. I like having the option to use either. Giving users options is always a plus when trying to sell a product.

The Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro emits the commonly used red laser beam when pressing the laser button.

I found using the nub to control the mouse was difficult, but to be honest, I doubt that I would ever use it when presenting. My ability to control the mouse did improve when I lowered the speed of my pointer, so keep that in mind if this is a function you would use.

The audio controls worked great, but again, not a function I regularly need when doing my presentations. I am sure that some people who use multi-media features in their presentation would love having this ability at their fingertips.

Since I have never used a remote with functionality found in the F5 and black screen buttons, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked having them on the remote. The F5 key can put you into presentation mode in PowerPoint and if you hold it down, it will take you out of it too.

While the black screen button does as the name implies it puts a black screen up. I remember a professional presentation instructor once who advised to do this when having sidebar-type discussion during your presentation.

In the past, I have just left the current slide visible during the discussion but now I have the power in this remote to follow his advice. Again, this remote presents the user with multiple functionality options.

Unlike the Jasper Keynote, which also utilizes RF to communicate, Keyspan included an On/Off switch to conserve battery life. To refresh your memory, the Jasper Keynote recommended you remove the battery when storing the remote for a long duration. The On/Off switch is a much better alternative to conserve the two AAA batteries.

Is it possible to have too many options? That has been the question I have been wrestling with this entire review. Twelve controls on a presentation remote might seem excessive but, to be honest, I experienced no difficulty in using the remote. After the first couple of uses, I became very comfortable in the placement of the controls and was able to easily navigate between them without even looking.

I doubt that I will use the audio controls or the mouse controller nub on the remote but having them available only increases the usability of the device.

Overall, I found the Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro a great tool to utilize when I am doing a presentation. The functionality available to the users in the small remote is impressive and the ability to store the USB receiver in the remote is ingenious.

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Good review. I’ve been looking for a fully-functional presentation controller, and this seems like what I’ve wanted. Two comments:

– The price seems a bit high, though it is a lot more functional than many competitor models.

– It’s pretty standard to store the USB receiver in the controller handle. Not all do that, but enough do that I regard not doing so as a strike against the device.

Good review. As to the pricing comment, I do feel that its a bit high considering the simplicity of the commands it performs, but I guess you pay the rest for convenience, right?

I use this remote for running worship presentations. 100′ Range + Cost + Volume Control = Best Presentation Remote Ever!

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Keyspan's Easy Presenter Presentation Remote

Keyspan's Easy Presenter Presentation Remote

Richmond, CA - September 08, 2005 -- Wireless PC Presentation Remote offers laser pointer and volume control for under $40.

Keyspan, America's leading brand of USB connectivity solutions*, announced its new Easy Presenter a feature packed and easy to use RF- based remote control for presentation programs including Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple's Keynote running on PC or Macintosh computers.

Shipping this month, with an MSRP of only $39, the Keyspan Easy Presenter is an exceptional value as it offers features not found on competing remotes costing $50 or more. The wireless pc presentation remote is RF-based with a receiver that connects to any USB port. Moreover the presentation remote includes a laser pointer as well as volume control, an increasingly important feature as sound becomes an important facet of compelling presentations.

The Keyspan Easy Presenter is a plug and play device that does not require any software installation or complicated setup. A power switch protects battery life and an included pouch helps protect the remote when traveling. With a range of 60 feet or more, the Keyspan Easy Presenter functionality includes: Slide forward/back, laser pointer, volume up/down/mute, black screen, F5 (start presentation), and ESC (exit presentation).

The Keyspan Easy Presenter is the fourth in a series of popular remotes offered by Keyspan. The programmable Digital Media Remote controls most digital media applications including Windows Media Player and QuickTime, while the Express Remote is the only remote available that can control iTunes via Apple's Airport Express. Keyspan's Presentation Remote provides two-button functionality including mouse support and limited media application controls. "The Easy Presenter is specific to presentations and is so easy to use," noted Mike Ridenhour, president of Keyspan. "With RF, laser, and volume control, we've been able to produce a presentation tool that, at under $40, offers great functionality and true competitive advantage."

About Keyspan

Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." Keyspan cards, cables, hubs and adapters provide reliable connectivity solutions for the home, school and office.

* NPD Distributor Hardware Accessory Report shows that Keyspan is the top selling brand of USB connectivity products for the last three years. Keyspan's cards, hubs, adapters, and remotes offer reliable connectivity solutions for the home, school, and office.

http://www.keyspan.com

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Using two Keyspan PR-PR03 presentation remotes in same room

If we want to have two Keyspan PR PR03 presentation remotes controlling two different computers in the same room, is there a way to assign a unique ID or frequency to each so one remote doesn't control both computers?

I got this from their tech support (after the event):

Thank you for your recent inquiry. You will need to change the ID on at least one of your remote controls. To do this, please do the following:

• Connect your receiver to your USB port.
• Press the CONNECT button the receiver. The receiver's light will turn on.
• On the remote control, simultaneously press in on the Composite Switch (black 'wheel' on side of remote) AND hold the laser pointer button until the status red light on the remote control blinks slowly. If your USB receiver blinks at the same time, your remote and receiver are paired. Your remote now has a new ID and the receiver is listening to the new ID. Repeat these steps for every remote you have in the same area. You will now be able to use multiple Presentation Remote Pros in the same area without interference.

ADDITIONAL INFO - - - - - - - - - - - Please note that the Remote's ID is lost if your remote's batteries die or if you change a battery.

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