Presentation Clicker PowerPoint Wireless Presenter Remote: USB Type C Rechargeable Red Laser Pointer Clickers for Computer Project Mac Power Point PPT Slideshow Google Slide Advancer

great idea, but very weak laser power
I bought this mainly to make markers during presentations, and for that purpose, it works great, but unfortunately, the power for the laser pointer is so weak, that it is useless on bright presentations.

Almost Excellent
Years ago when I was working on my degree in technology education and teaching licensure, one of the most things tools I learned about during my student teaching semester was how much a good wireless presentation clicker helped in the classroom. We’ll forego the idea that powerpoints are evil, but being able to walk around the room while still being able to control the computer makes it easier to avoid droning on at the podium. Moving between prepared questions or blacking out the screen to address a question is so useful for teaching, just as much as it can be when you have presentations to give at work or other organizations.I’ve lost track of the number of clickers I’ve worn out over the years but I got excited when I saw this one with an internal USB C rechargeable battery – having to deal with dead batteries on these right before a lesson was always a nightmare and you wouldn’t believe how many teachers would send out mass emails asking if anyone had spare AA or AAA batteries. This unit arrived with an at least partially charged battery and a USB A to USB C cable to charge and suspect that a few minutes of charging could get you enough for a class period. Its lightweight feels good in my hands with a light rubbery texture that provides a bit of grip. Magnetic slot to hold the USB A receiver dongle and a mechanical on/off. Not a lot of travel or noise in the buttons and like many of these clickers, easy to set up and run.The only big downfall I had in this was when testing it on my Macbook Air (M1) using google Slides in a chrome window, anytime I pressed the present/represent button Chrome thought I was trying to print the document. – and I couldn’t get the print window to close/escape. Blackout button, forward and back, and the laser pointer otherwise worked fine in Google Slides as well as in Apple Keynote. Wasn’t able to test in Powerpoint or on a Windows, Linux, or Chromebook computer but since the clickers essentially identify your OS of choice as a keyboard I suspect it’ll be fine in most cases. There’s also part of me that as computers and devices start moving more towards USB C over the older USB A style ports, I’d like it if this had an option for a USB C receiver however the fact is that if I’m setting up to give a presentation, I’m likely already using dongles or a mini dock that could take care of this clickers USB receiver anyways.To wrap it up, if you give presentations, or know a teacher or two who do, give this clicker some consideration. $20 is a good price for a clicker like this. It may not be a top-end product, and I have hesitation on the glitch using Google Slides, but this feels better built than some of the similarly priced devices I’ve gotten a year or two out of service from, and as I write this there’s a 40% off coupon putting it at about $12 this is easily the best clicker I’ve had at that cost point despite its short comings.

Works flawlessly!
What’s not to like about this wireless presenter? Perhaps the coolest thing about it is the USB plug storage in the back of the presenter. Not only does it neatly store there, but the receiver is magnetized so it won’t accidentally fall out–great feature! On top of that, it feels good in the hand, and is quite light. It’s coated with some type of rubberized coating, so you can easily keep a sure grip on it. The controls are exceedingly easy: forward/reverse, blank screen toggle, and a filmstrip/presentation toggle (see video). Once it’s charged, simply pop the USB plug into your computer and you’re off! Controls are easy to use without having to look down at the controller, and the laser pointer button is located where you won’t accidentally engage it. I’m giving a presentation in a few weeks, and this wireless presenter will be a welcome addition.