Customer Reviews

SMK-Link VP4810 RemotePoint RF Remote Control

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This item worked for about 2 weeks, then stopped. I narrowed the problem down to the software, which is not manufactured by Interlink. I went to the Interlink and software website, finding minimal info and no software updates. I followed their instructions, repeatedly, and still I cannot get the software to work.

The remote supposedly will work without the software, as a remote mouse. It won't even do that.

The remote itself is beautiful and handles well. Nice laser pointer and good function key placement. I especially like the rubber coating.

I have used various IR and RF remotes while doing presentations. My job is training. This remote is great, but less useful than a rock, with this software.

I'm very surprised Interlink makes such great remotes, but has such poor software and support for the software.

Item would not work consistently even with new drivers downloaded from the manufacturer. Programmable keys lose their programming. Had to return the item.

I find the remote works nicely most of the time, however, it seems at the most critical moments in a presentation it fails to respond to a slide change. I use it at about 40 feet so I don't think its a range issue. After a couple of clicks it starts working again.

I've used this remote mouse for about 5 years and had no problems. First, I used it in a high school classroom for about three years. The thumb pad/directional thing took a few days to get accustomed to but otherwise it was easy to use. Now, I use it in a college classroom and again have had zero problems. I hate that some of the others reviewing this product have had issues. I've recommended it to multiple teachers with no complaints. Some others teachers in my school purchased a cheaper and smaller remote mouse (around $60) but they ALL hated it (the thumb pad/directional part was too stiff and hard to use) and opted for this one instead.

Mac users - you're out of luck! There doesn't appear to be any software to go with a MAC.

I have owned two of these remotes (had to give one to a friend) and they are super awesome! I can't think of one bad thing to say or even an improvement of the remote. You should buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Oh, I did think of one thing, sometimes it seems you have to push the clicker two or three times in the beginning of the presentation to kind of get it started, but after that, it is very responsive and fine for the rest of the presentation.

Great remote and definitely recommend purchasing.

We have one of these in a Training Room and it has worked so well we bought another to pack with a laptop and portable projector. The software shipped with the remote allows you to customize the buttons and provides several clever as well as practical effects. Though I've not had much experience with other remotes, this one does everything we need it to plus more.

I use this remote mouse everyday in my classroom, and it works great. I've never had a problem with it. There are smaller ones that cost around $69 but the other teachers at our school do not like them as well because the thumb pad (for moving the mouse pointer) is harder to use. This one by Interlink is much easier. I've used it for four or five years and can't remember changing the batteries. The keyboard option is nice but I found that I don't use it as much as I thought I would. It also has the mouse controlers on the top corners, which is helpful. The only issue we've had with the mouse is when two teachers next door have this same mouse. The mouse has such a long range it tries to control the computers in both rooms. I'm sure there is a way to change the channel so we're looking into that.

I support a school where we use these remotes in 60 classrooms and I am now taking over another school that does not use this remote. I will be replacing all the remotes at the new school over the next year with these. They work well, allow for easy programming to minimize interference. The extra software isn't needed if all you do is use it for a mouse, works on WinXP right out of the box.

The remote is larger than others I have used, but the durability out does everything in its price range. In the last 3 months I have had 6 cheaper remotes fail due to being dropped or failing to connect. I will not buy cheap remotes when this one is only $20 more and lasts twice as long.

If you need a basic remote mouse for a classroom, you won't find anything better for the price.

Range is excellent, function consistent, durability to last.

Later

I purchased the Interlink Electronics VP4810 on August 22, 2007 and have been using it through the USB connection to a computer using Windows XP as the OS. I had used this product for a number of years at one institution that supplied the units but moved to another institution that did not. I was not happy at all with the wireless mouse the institution supplied and which was the only tool I could use to advance slides when away from the computer desk, so I purchased my own VP4810 and use it as a portable unit. I have had absolutely no trouble with it (I downloaded the software from Interlink's website rather than use the disc that came with the unit so I could, hopefully, get the most recent software version). I admit I use it only as a two-button mouse and do not, as yet, use all the other features that come with the software. I appreciate the freedom the unit gives me in making presentations and the laser pointer feature is also very handy.

As a new user I'm finding this a very comfortable remote to use. My husband's used it at work for several months now and loves it. We ordered ous from amazon and just got it hooked up on our computer at home today and I'm having no problems getting used to it. Overall, a very good product so far.