If you’re a presenter, you could maybe learn to love this device.

The Slim Blade Presenter Media Mouse from Kensington combines a mouse with a laser pointer. No more sticking your laser pointer in your coat pocket while you’re up in front of the audience talking, then fumbling around to find it again when you need to highlight something on the big screen. And no more crossing the entire stage just to get back to the mouse so you can click it to move to the next slide in your presentation.

This little gizmo lets you control your digital media from anywhere in the room. Plus, it includes an indicator light so that you’ll know beforehand that it’s time to put in a fresh battery.

There is only one disadvantage I see. You’re going to have to get beyond that major goofball factor of roaming around the room carrying a big, round mouse. That just won’t come across looking as suave as toting a tiny clicker. Progress isn’t always pretty, is it?

Posted on December 10th, 2007 by dian