The Satechi SP800 is a wireless presenter that has all of the features and functions usually found with wireless presenters. However, this presenter's green laser pointer, large wireless range and small size set it apart somewhat from the competition. The SP800 also has mouse tracking capabilities, but they haven't been implemented in this presenter as well as in others. The SP800 is a competitor in a tough market, and it does everything that one would expect of a wireless presenter.
Wireless range is an important feature to consider when looking at wireless presenters. The SP800 sports a 100-foot wireless range – well above average. This range enables you to move around as much as you want to while presenting. Some wireless presenters may limit you by making you stay within a rather confined wireless range, but the SP800 gives you the freedom to do as you please. If you want to engage your audience more directly, you are free to move among them.
The built-in green laser pointer really makes the SP800 stand out. Green lasers are usually rarer because they are harder to construct, and are, therefore, more expensive. The SP800's green laser pointer, as with most green lasers, is bright and easy to see in any conditions. Sometimes red lasers can be hard to see on a bright screen and that is where green lasers really excel. The SP800's green laser is always easy to see.
Mouse functionality in a wireless presenter is a much sought-after feature. The SP800 obliges those who want this ability, but disappoints in its usability. There is no way to make diagonal movements, which means that clicking on things like scrollbars can become a difficult task. Subtle movements are simply impossible with the four-way mouse controls.
The SP800 has a seven-button layout. There are four directional buttons which serve as mouse controls. A switch on the side lets you change from presentation mode to mouse mode. The same four buttons that control the mouse pointer change to presentation-oriented controls when switched over. The remaining two buttons are for left mouse click and right mouse click. The layout can be a little complicated, but it just takes some experience to get used to it.
The SP800 is a relatively small wireless presenter. It fits easily in your hand; however, as far as wireless presenters go, this presenter is pretty heavy. At 11.2 ounces, it is the heaviest wireless presenter we looked at during our research. This isn't really a big deal though. In reality, 11.2 ounces isn't very much – less than a pound.
If for any reason your SP800 stops working, you can contact Satechi through email or by telephone. The presenter has a one-year limited warranty, which allows you to feel comfortable with purchasing it. If you have any immediate concerns, there is a user manual, which can give you basic information and guidance.
The SP800 excels in some areas and leaves a little to be desired in others. The green laser pointer and the large wireless range are the highlights of this product. The limited functionality of the mouse capability detracts from the wireless presenter's value. The Satechi SP800 is a strong contender in the wireless presenter market because of its well-designed features like the green laser pointer, but it is also weakened by features that didn't go over so well like the mouse controls.
