I'm looking for a presentation clicker/remote for my Playbook.
Does anybody know if there's anything available in the market for this?
Thanks.
PS: On a side note, is there another tablet capable of such thing? (iPad, Android, etc?) I really need to make this work, and will buy another tablet if this is not available for the playbook.
If you have a BlackBerry already, you'll be pleased to know that OS2.0 includes BlackBerry Remote, an app to control your PlayBook with a BlackBerry that is bridged to it.
That is great, I have a Blackberry Torch 9800.This will help a lot, but is there a way to put a clicker so I can change slides, and have a laser as well?
I was thinking about a bluetooth device, or something like that? I searched a little, but couldn't find anything..
Any standard BlueTooth clicker (i.e. one that doesn't require a special driver) should work, as long as it sends arrows or page-up/down keystrokes. Make sure you can return it if you don't like it or it doesn't work after all. Here are some examples:
The Rii mini keyboard has a laser pointer and the page up/down keys flip through ppt slides. Hook up the PB to a projector or big screen tv with the hdmi cable, then walk around the room with the keyboard/trackpad/laser in your hands. Make sure you choose the bluetooth version, and not RF. Look it up on Amazon or your favourite online retailer.
I spent some time looking for Bluetooth Remotes and they seem very expensive ($~70), and hard to find.
Then I had another idea... What if I buy an wireless remote (USB), and have an adapter to go from USB to MicroUSB and plug @ playbook? Would it work?
I don't think so. Currently the PB's Micro USB port only allows charging and connection to Desktop Manager.
You have a Torch. Why not wait a few weeks for the BB remote that will be free? Is this urgent for you?