[sac-board] Re: Remote Controller for Laptop

Tom, 

That's a great idea, I'll certainly grant my OK, Which with what I assume
will be you and Jennifer assenting as well will make the require majority on
the board. If anyone has any objections speak now. 

Clear Skies

Rick Tejera

President, Editor SACnews

Saguaro Astronomy Club

Phoenix, Arizona

www.saguaroastro.org

saguaroastro@xxxxxxx 

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Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 3:04 PM
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Subject: [sac-board] Remote Controller for Laptop

The current computer and projector setup at the SAC meeting involves having
the laptop computer at the front of the room so the speaker has access to
PageUp and PageDown keys for PowerPoint.  Unfortunately, doing this involves
using a long cable between the laptop and the projector.  In addition to
this being an inefficient way to set it up, the PageUp and PageDown (or
spacebar, even) are sometimes difficult for the speaker to find in the dark,
and the cable runs through a high-traffic area.

The solution is a presenter remote.  While I was a Target, I came across
this one, priced at $30.

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=AMP03US

It has the required features, including a laser pointer.  I shopped around
the Web, and after shipping, the Target price is competitive.  May I get
reimbursed ~$34 from the SAC treasury, and I'll add it to the club's A/V
supplies, for me to bring to each meeting?  Thanks.

Tom

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