Presentation modes.. pointer needed

[dangrdav]

When i hit F5 as we all know the slide show mode begins. I need a
mouse (wireless prefered) that will let me point on the screen inside
the slide show. I do not want a laser pointer but something pointing
inside the presentation..Does such a thing exist??

Thanks

 

[spudmachine]

Hi,
I believe what you're looking for is a wireless mouse that is used "in mid
air" (ie. as opposed to needing a desktop surface).

As you may have found already, using your regular desktop mouse, if you
start a slideshow and move the mouse around, the Windows pointer will appear
over your slideshow. If I've understood your need correctly you are trying
to emulate this feature, but using a "mid air" mouse.

Here are two suggestions that basically depend on your budget:

LOW BUDGET: Use a wireless mouse with a "hand held mat". Yes, it's a
kludge, but it's cheap

HIGH BUDGET: There are "gyro" mice around that allow a presenter to walk
around and use the mouse without a desktop. Gyration has been making these
things for years, but they're darned expensive! You should do a proper
Google search to see if there are cheaper alternatives.

http://www.gyration.com/p-55-go-pro-24ghz-gyrotransport-air-mouse-presenter-512mb.aspx

Cheers,
Geoff




use an ordinary mouse, the mouse pointer will appear on the slideshow
screen.