Kensington 33062 Wireless Presentation Remote Control with Laser Pointer (PC/Mac)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DBLMB
• Item model number: 33062
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #80 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Keyboards, Mice & Input Devices > Presentation Pointers > Presentation Remotes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Kensington's compact 33062 wireless presentation remote control is designed so you interact with your audience--not just your computer. The unit houses a wireless USB receiver and a handy laser pointer for guiding eyes to specific points. Its intuitive buttons give you complete presentation control at a range of up to 50 feet away.

What's in the Box
Remote, wireless USB receiver, and a user's guide.

Product Description

Interact with your audience instead of your computer.   Who needs handsignals when you've got wireless? Add new life to your presentations with theall-in-one Kensington Wireless Presentation Remote. Its intuitive, easy-to-usebuttons and built-in laser pointer give you complete presentation control up to50 feet away, while the wireless USB receiver stores conveniently inside itscompact case.

Features

• Wireless USB receiver stores conveniently inside remote
• Controls presentations from up to 50 feet away
• Compact and lightweight with intuitive button controls
• Built-in laser pointer highlights key presentation points
• No extra software or drivers required
• 65,000 separate IDs ensure minimal risk of crosstalk
• Software compatibility: Keynote and PowerPoint

Specifications

• One piece, compact design - USB receiver fits inside the remote
• Small, compact lightweight design
• Built-in laser pointer (Class II Laser)
• Intuitive button controls - next & previous slides, hide slide button
• RF Spec: 900MHz for U.S.
• Weight 1.75 lbs.
• Uses 2 each CR2032 batteries (included)
• Dimensions:   4.5"  x 0.75"  x 1.875" (L x H x W)

• Wireless Presentation Remote
• Wireless Receiver

Windows Requirements

• Windows 98 SE or later
• USB port

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS 9 or later
• USB Port

UPC: 085896330622 Mfr's Part #: 33062 Platform: WIN/MACPackaging: Retail Pkg

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Unit - Simple Design, May 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Kensington 33062 Wireless Presentation Remote Control with Laser Pointer (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

This unit provides 4 basic PowerPoint functions: Next Slide, Previous Slide, Hide Slide (which blanks the screen) and a laser pointer. It is simple, intuitive, and works well. One nice feature is that the remote receiver stores in the hand-held remote unit itself; and, once stored, it prevents the laser pointer from being activated. So, no problem with the battery being rundown while the unit is packed in a briefcase.

On the downside, you do need to use a small phillips screwdriver to change the battery. The CR2032 battery is sometimes hard to find, so carry a spare.

As a college instructor, this unit really helps in the classroom. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a simple PowerPoint remote.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the instructions, July 2, 2005

By 

Sheldon (Aspen, CO United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kensington 33062 Wireless Presentation Remote Control with Laser Pointer (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

Amazing! I've never used one of these things, but I just plugged the remote unit into the USB port and it worked like a charm. I can now wander around the room while showing PowerPoint presentations, and the built-in laser pointer is a big plus.

It has four buttons: One for forward, one for reverse, one to blank the screen, and one is for the laser. It fits well in your hand, and one of the nicest features is the fact that the USB plug stores in the hand unit and turns it off so you can't accidently drain the battery -- great design.

Very intuative. Very cool. Can't believe I've gone this long without one of these things.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best inexpensive presentation partner for a traveller, April 26, 2006

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D. Sy (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 33062 Wireless Presentation Remote Control with Laser Pointer (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I've used 3 types of presentation remote controls, and this is the best for under $60US. I wouldn't have thought it would so difficult to design one, but here are the advantages of this brand over others such as the ones from Targus, Atek, or the inexpensive Interlink.

1. Size. This is compact, which makes it better for travelling.

2. The USB receiver stores in the pointer -- and when it's inside, it turns off the control so that battery lasts longer. Nice.

3. The USB receiver has indicator lights to show you when the battery needs replacing, whether the receiver and control are communicating with each other, and whether the receiver is plugged in correctly.

4. The battery cover is screwed in. This is a bit of a hassle when it comes to changing the battery, but I have dropped my other controls repeatedly, and often the cover pops open, spilling the batteries. I prefer this design as you don't have to change batteries very often, whereas you have to handle a control very often.

5. Most importantly, this control is for PRESENTATIONS. Most of the other controls have made the foolish decision to try and add mouse-like behaviour to the remote as well, which is a terrible idea. It means that you can accidentally put yourself in the wrong mode in the middle of a presentation. In the case of the Targus control, it also means that you click on the left button to move forward one slide, and the right button to go back, which is moronic. This control covers the basic things you want to be able to do: move forward and backwards in the slide pack, and use a laser pointer.

6. The buttons have a nice, firm "click" feel, so you don't accidentally bounce forward 5 slides. The Targus is particularly bad for that accidental multiple-slide forward problem.

I agree with another poster that it would nice if had a couple of other presentation functions built in (say, going to the beginning, Esc, and Alt-Tab), but I haven't found a control at this price that didn't double as a mouse with any of those functions, either.