Recommend me a wireless presenter for my MBA please

OceanFrog · Dec 20, 2012, 02:24 PM

I'm a lecturer and I'm looking for a wireless presenter to control PowerPoint. I was looking at the Logitech R400 http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...r-r400?crid=11 , but I don't think this works with OSX.

Can anyone recommend a good presenter that will work with my MBA (and Windows) please?

Ccrew · Dec 21, 2012, 06:11 PM

I have one of these: (and you're correct, the Logitech does not work with a Mac)

Edit: D'oh. Link helps. http://store.apple.com/us/product/TK703LL/A

MCAsan · Dec 21, 2012, 07:44 PM

Consider moving the presentation to Keynote and using your iPhone as the remote.

danoftroy · Dec 28, 2012, 10:50 PM

If everyone can please read my post in detail I would sincerely appreciate it.
I also have a Macbook Pro Retina, which does not do IR.
I am doing a Keynote presentation in two weeks, and am looking for a remote control alternative that WORKS with Macbook Pro Retina.
Thus, my question is, does anyone have a RETINA and they also use a USB controlled remote?

I have downloaded KEYNOTE for my iPhone 5, but it works with wireless only. I spent 1 hour on tech support with an Apple senior advisor tonight, and he said Bluetooth will not pair the iPhone and Macbook Retina.

So, again, please give me the name of a USB remote that DOES work with the Macbook Retina.

Thanks!
Dan of Troy
(No relation to Helen)

MCAsan · Dec 29, 2012, 07:22 AM

Not sure why you want a hardwired USB controller. What about using the Apple Remote or apps on your iPhone or iPad to control the presentation? One of my friends swears by Keynote Remote on his iPhone to control presentations on his MBA.

Check out the apps Keynote Remote by Apple or Remote Buddy by a company in Germany. Also look at the Apple Remote device.

thelead · Dec 29, 2012, 01:29 PM

I use an app called mobile mouse

StarkIndustries · May 15, 2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OceanFrog

I'm a lecturer and I'm looking for a wireless presenter to control PowerPoint. I was looking at the Logitech R400 http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...r-r400?crid=11 , but I don't think this works with OSX.

Can anyone recommend a good presenter that will work with my MBA (and Windows) please?

I'm in the same boat as you buddy. I stumbled upon a cool looking presenter recently. If you're still in the market for one...

http://www.satechi.net/index.php/blu...-smart-pointer

it works on the bluetooth of your laptop for Keynote or Powerpoint. And on iOS devices as well.

smurray · May 17, 2013, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ccrew

I have one of these: (and you're correct, the Logitech does not work with a Mac)

Edit: D'oh. Link helps. http://store.apple.com/us/product/TK703LL/A

I have the R400 and it works just fine with my macbook pro. Use it with both PowerPoint and Keynote.

Dec 20, 2012, 02:24 PM	#1
OceanFrog macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2009	Recommend me a wireless presenter for my MBA please I'm a lecturer and I'm looking for a wireless presenter to control PowerPoint. I was looking at the Logitech R400 http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...r-r400?crid=11 , but I don't think this works with OSX. Can anyone recommend a good presenter that will work with my MBA (and Windows) please?
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MCAsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012	Consider moving the presentation to Keynote and using your iPhone as the remote. __________________ Retina MBP 2.7GHz \| 16GB \| 768G Thunderbolt Display iPhone 5 \| Black \| 64GB \| AT&T iPad 4 \| Black \| 64GB \| WiFi only
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Dec 28, 2012, 10:50 PM	#4
danoftroy macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011	Same problem, looking for solution If everyone can please read my post in detail I would sincerely appreciate it. I also have a Macbook Pro Retina, which does not do IR. I am doing a Keynote presentation in two weeks, and am looking for a remote control alternative that WORKS with Macbook Pro Retina. Thus, my question is, does anyone have a RETINA and they also use a USB controlled remote? I have downloaded KEYNOTE for my iPhone 5, but it works with wireless only. I spent 1 hour on tech support with an Apple senior advisor tonight, and he said Bluetooth will not pair the iPhone and Macbook Retina. So, again, please give me the name of a USB remote that DOES work with the Macbook Retina. Thanks! Dan of Troy (No relation to Helen)
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Dec 29, 2012, 07:22 AM	#5
MCAsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012	Not sure why you want a hardwired USB controller. What about using the Apple Remote or apps on your iPhone or iPad to control the presentation? One of my friends swears by Keynote Remote on his iPhone to control presentations on his MBA. Check out the apps Keynote Remote by Apple or Remote Buddy by a company in Germany. Also look at the Apple Remote device. __________________ Retina MBP 2.7GHz \| 16GB \| 768G Thunderbolt Display iPhone 5 \| Black \| 64GB \| AT&T iPad 4 \| Black \| 64GB \| WiFi only
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Ccrew macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2011	I have one of these: (and you're correct, the Logitech does not work with a Mac) Edit: D'oh. Link helps. http://store.apple.com/us/product/TK703LL/A
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thelead macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2010	I use an app called mobile mouse
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