use ipad as remote for Powerpoint on Macbook

I have my Macbook hooked up to a projector Running a powerpoint. I would like to be able to 1) control the powerpoint from the Ipad while 2) either mirroring the projection on screen or seeing the "presenter" view and 3) be $5 or less

I know there is Slideshow Remote (http://www.slideshowremote.com) but that appears to be only for Windows.

Please help I would love to have something in the next few hours!

thanks!

Thank you!

drambuie said:

Splashtop remote desktop HD for iPad is one app that can do this, presently at $4.99 on the app store. It works very well with MS Excel spreadsheets on a PC or Mac, so I'm sure it will work with Powerpoint.

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Thank you for your quick response! I didn't have time to explore lots of options but I was also hesitant to drop $5 on something before I knew if it would do what I wanted.

So far it works perfectly!

What about a Bluetooth option?

Ok, so I used splashtop tonight and while I really like its functionality, my one limitation is that I am not always in range of a steady wifi network.

Is there a similar app with Bluetooth connection as opposed to, or in addition to, wifi?

Thanks!

Thank you!

Thank you both for your Help.

The Ad Hoc Network is such an obvious solution i feel a little dumb for not thinking of it on my own. I've never set one up before though so I just tried it and it was super easy and worked great!

Don't think I need to go w/the router at this point but I'll keep it in mind for the future.

thanks again!

Amazing Iceman said:

Unless you need to preset more than just slides, a more convenient and reliable setup may be to use Keynote on the iPad teamed up with an Apple TV if your projector has an HDMI port in it.

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Projector doesn't have HDMI on it, and I don't have an Apple TV, Also, I've never used keynote but I can't imagine that would be too hard to adapt to.

I do agree though that would be a pretty slick set up but would cost a little more than the $5 for the app!