Elegance and simplicity are much sought-after ideals in the world of wireless presenters. The Kensington K72336US delivers both of these characteristics in a well-designed, smartly constructed package. This presenter has several key features that make it stand out from the competition, but a few flaws and a high price keep it out of our top spots.
One life-saving feature of the Kensington is the low-battery indicator. The USB receiver has an LED that flashes green or red with every button press on the presenter itself. If it flashes green, the battery is good to go. If it flashes red, then it's time to think about changing batteries. This is a very useful feature for any wireless presenter and is a welcome addition to this presenter's abilities.
The wireless range of the Kensington is nothing impressive, but should be adequate for most users. The presenter functions reliably up to a distance of 30 feet. Any farther than that and it's anyone's guess as to whether it will work or not. A range of 30 feet is enough for most people and really doesn't present a problem. In most classrooms and office meeting rooms, a 30-foot wireless range is all you will need. Although some wireless presenters boast a larger wireless range, it isn't absolutely necessary.
Battery life is very important to those who use wireless presenters often. The Kensington has a nifty design feature that helps preserve battery life: when the USB receiver is placed in its bay inside the presenter itself, it turns the unit off completely. This is a very nice idea, but there is one flaw in the design. In order to get the USB receiver out of its bay, you need to push it in a little, and then it will pop out. This presents a bit of a problem, as the receiver could easily get pushed in if the presenter is in, say, your briefcase or backpack. That would turn the presenter on and unlock all the buttons, draining the batteries.
This wireless presenter is larger than most other presenters, so it could be ideal for you if you have large hands. The size of the presenter also allows for a simple and efficient overall design. There are four buttons: one for the laser pointer, one for the next slide, one for the previous slide and one for a blank screen. The limited number of buttons reduces functionality, but it also prevents pushing the wrong button with a fumbling finger.
Kensington supports the Kensington with a two-year limited warranty. If you need to contact Kensington, email and telephone options are both available. The support for this wireless presenter is pretty good. The only problem we had with it is the user manual. It is not very helpful and also not very well organized.
The Kensington K72336US is elegant and simple – perfect for you if your presentation is relatively uncomplicated. For those who want a presenter with the ability to handle complicated presentations loaded with video and links, the Kensington K72336US will fall short of expectations. This wireless presenter is built around one idea: simplicity.
