Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro

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(5 stars) - I love it
I've bought this mainly to remotely control the media players in my PC. It works really well, even from the next room, where the TV is (I ran a VGA cable through the wall to connect the PC to the TV). With some software (e.g., Auto Hot Keys), I can change the remote's keys into whatever keystrokes I want, and so control virtually any media player that has a decent set of keyboard shortcuts. For example, on Zoom Player I can play/pause, fast forward, fast rewind, change subtitles, skip to next or previous chapter. On WinDVD I can play/pause, fast forward, fast rewind, skip to next or previous chapter, and navigate in menus.
It's light and small - but not too small. I've been using it for a year and a half, once a week or so (veeeery light use), and it still has the original batteries inside.
Besides all that, it can also work as a presentation remote...

(5 stars) - Works great
After reading reviews for the Targus Wireless Presenter with cursor control (PAUM30U or AMP02US), someone recommended this as a better alternative, and I have to agree! The Targus has a switch you constantly have to fiddle with to switch between Mouse and Presenter modes, and it can be frustrating. The laser pointer button is in a weird place on the Targus and only works in Presenter mode. The Targus comes with a 3" USB extender cable and a carrying case, but the Targus' USB dongle is also a lot wider than the Keyspan. I don't think the Keyspan's USB dongle is wide enough to block any nearby USB ports, and that beats using an extender cable. Both have an on/off switch to prevent draining the batteries, so long as you remember to turn it off. The Targus uses 1 AAA battery, the Keyspan uses 2 AAA batteries. There is NO volume buttons on the Targus.

The Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro (PRPRO3) has no mode switch. All the buttons do the same thing all the time. The USB dongle stores inside the remote; it is spring loaded so you press to click it in and press to pop it out. There are no drivers to install, it plugs in and works in XP and Windows 7.

Some keys directly equate keyboard keystrokes, mainly to work PowerPoint but you could use them for any program able to utilize them:
F5 = F5. Hold down F5 for about 4 seconds = Escape.
Blank Screen = b. If you push this and you're not in PowerPoint presentation mode, you will just type b on the screen.
Left/Right = Left/Right cursor keys.
Volume up/down = Keyboard volume up/down keys.
Composite Up/Down (the wheel on the side) = Page Up/Page Down. Pressing the Composite wheel straight in activates "click lock", which I was able to make work, but it took 2 hands so it was easier to just intuitively hold down the left mouse button key with my thumb if I needed to drag something.

That's about it. If you can program F5, you could have the F5 key do whatever you want on your computer, but you can't make the Keyspan send anything but F5 or the other above key equivalents. AutoHotkey (free, open-source) should work if you need it, but I didn't attempt to do any programming with the Keyspan; I am just mentioning this in case the information is helpful to someone. I can't speak for Mac or drivers as another reviewer mentioned, so if Mac doesn't know what F5 is or have a way to remap it, then I guess this isn't as helpful to Mac users?

I can't yet comment on battery life. Range, well it worked 3 rooms away through 2 office walls. I couldn't go further without going outside. We also have a concrete vault and it worked through 2 office walls and then in the doorway of the vault, but not after I walked into the vault. So 6" of concrete does a pretty good job blocking the signal :-) I almost wish that popping the remote in automatically shut off the power, but then you'd have to remove the remote to use it as just a laser pointer, so I understand having the on/off switch.

(3 stars) - Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro is ok
I have had other presentation devices. This one is adequate. It proves to present a weak signal at 50ft plus. It functions but is slower that my previous device. I like the size and the ease of use.

(1 stars) - No battery life, even with the best lithium batteries
Even using the best batteries, the power runs out by the end of a 50 minute lecture. Two AAA batteries are not sufficient for a laser pointer. Why doesn't anybody make one with a rechargeable lithium battery of sufficient capacity?

(5 stars) - Wonderful Remote
My previous presentation remote broke, and I was forced to purchase another. I first purchased an inexpensive brand online. When I went to use it, I was very disappointed in it's performance. So I bit the bullet and purchased the more expensive Keyspan remote. The first time I used it, I thought, "why didn't I just go with this one from the start?". It has been a pleasure to use. I love the hidden compartment for the USB component, and the way it feels in my hand. The on/off switch clicks into place so you know its on or off. Has a very strong laser pointer, and several other cool features. I recommend this remote.

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