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Logitech Bluetooth Cordless Presenter Review

Posted by michael on from the doubles-as-a-beard-trimmer dept.

securitas writes "Many Bluetooth devices have (deservedly) received dismal reviews and we were prepared for the phaser-like Bluetooth Logitech Cordless Presenter to be another toy headed for the trash-heap of history. Instead we were surprised (some might say stunned :) ) at how well it performed. The Presenter combines a laser pointer, an electronic presentation remote control and a wireless optical mouse in one elegantly designed package."

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  1. From the article... by Hayzeus · · Score: 5, Funny
    One often-overlooked part of a battery-operated device is the design of the battery compartment door. On most devices, the door is secured at only one point. Invariably, that part of the device breaks and one is forced to resort to other methods of keeping the batteries secured.

    "Other methods" indeed. What the hell to these people have against duct tape? It's both stylish AND waterproof! No real geek should ever be without at least three rolls.

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    Roving Web-Teleoperated Robot
    1. Re:From the article... by plover · · Score: 5, Funny

      "If the women don't find you +1 Interesting, they should at least find you +1 Informative."

      --
      John
  2. Through floors?? by DraconicFae · · Score: 5, Funny

    "In our tests, the Presenter was able to send a consistent signal through two floors until substantial metalwork began to interfere with the signal." So, what.. one guy is in an empty room, moving the cordless mouse around, and two floors up, another guy is talking to him on the phone saying "yes, it's moving up.. try left now! Woo! That works too!"

    1. Re:Through floors?? by billbaggins · · Score: 3, Funny

      I expect it went sort of like this: "Can you hear me now? Good..."

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      "The best argument against democracy is a five minute chat with the average voter."
      --Winston Churchill
    2. Re:Through floors?? by iabervon · · Score: 5, Funny

      One guy is testing the mouse in a lecture hall, using VNC to export the display to the overhead projector. Meanwhile, a second guy is stealing his laptop and fleeing the building.

  3. Do not let consultants use this mind device on you by airrage · · Score: 5, Funny

    If ever, I repeat ever, see a consultant/vendor/salesperson enter the room with this device I know I am in for a 30+ powerpoint presentation; if only the laser were powerful enough to stun me to minimize the pain...

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    "This isn't a study in computer science, its a study in human behavior"
  4. Do you really call it a review by jukal · · Score: 5, Funny
    At first glance, the device looks like something out of a science fiction movie. Its ovoid, finely flecked metallic blue body, encased in a colorless, transparent shell and accented by matt silver buttons is reminiscent of one of Star Trek's handheld phaser guns. The blinking LED lights atop the device and the embedded red laser -- activated when you press a trigger on the Presenter's blue-smoked translucent plastic underside -- reinforce the futuristic impression

    I think the "reviewer" just may have succeeded even better than the original market-droids of Logitech.

  5. Re:looks cool, don't worry about the laser by Anonvmous+Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    "I read about a study recently where eye cancer patients had a laser pointer shone into their eyes for 15 minutes, with no ill effects."

    Well yeah, if they already had eye cancer what harm could a pointer do?

  6. Let me see if I understand.. by Anonvmous+Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    My cat loves laser pointers. And now there's a mouse built in? Whoah... I wonder if I can torpedo her into a wall again.

  7. Re:Please... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    All I want is just some freaking mouses with freaking lasers attached to their freaking heads, is that too much to ask?!