[sac-board] Re: Remote Controller for Laptop

On Fri, 6 Apr 2007 18:03:32 -0400, Tom Polakis wrote:

> 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

Not being a fan of the long video cable, I'll vote to approve this.

        -Paul

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