Cordless presentation mouse

[gaf-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org (Jerry Feldman)]

On 04/02/2009 03:00 PM, Tom Metro wrote:
>
> Agreed, if you really need X-Y cursor control during the presentation. =

> (But it's a pretty rare presentation that does.)
>
> Here's an example of what I had pictured - a combo traditional mouse=20
> and presentation tool:
> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Ed=
pNo=3D3536986=20
>
>
> I'm sure there are others like this. Though from a quick skim of the=20
> specs it doesn't look like you get X-Y cursor control in presentation=20
> mode. Just some extra buttons and a laser pointer.
>
> Here's a variation that uses a thumb operated trackball:
> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?Ed=
pNo=3D3327394=20
>
>
> and claims it can substitute for a mouse for normal use, but unless=20
> you're used to mousing with a track ball, that'll feel awkward.
>
I'm very comfortable with a trackball. I use a mouse at work because I=20
don't have a choice, but I use a track ball at home. This is why a=20
presenter/mouse in some form would work nicely for me.

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