It is difficult to find wireless presenters that are both simple in design and rich in features. The Targus AMP13US makes a valiant effort at providing you with a functional multi-purpose wireless presenter, while maintaining a simplicity that leaves little room for error. For the most part, this presenter succeeds in achieving that goal.
The Targus AMP13US flaunts a wireless range of 50 feet. This provides you with the freedom to move away from the podium or desk where the computer is. This can be important if you wish to engage your audience more directly. Some wireless presenters confine you to a rather limited range, but this presenter is different. Instead of limiting you, it frees you.
While the Targus tries hard to be a multi-purpose wireless presenter, it falls short in some categories. The built-in laser pointer is not very bright when compared to other wireless presenters. This can be problematic if the screen is bright or you give a presentation in a large room. If your audience cannot see the laser, it defeats the purpose of having a laser pointer in the first place.
One excellent design feature of the Targus is the battery bay where the USB receiver is also stored. The presenter uses one AAA battery for power, but there is another slot for a backup battery. This is a very handy feature. If one of the batteries dies, then you have another one right there, just waiting to be used. Targus put some thought into the design of this wireless presenter.
The USB receiver is very small when compared to many other wireless presenters. This is both a good thing and a bad thing. The receiver takes up less space when plugged into the laptop and is easily stored in its slot within the battery bay. However, its small size also means that it could be lost much more easily than a larger USB receiver. Also, because the receiver is in the battery bay, you have to remove the battery bay cover twice for each presentation. This could put some stress on it and reduce the life of the presenter itself.
There are two useful switches on the presenter. One turns the device on and off and the other one allows you to select which operating system and program you want to use. There are three options: PC, Mac KN (Keynote) and Mac PPT. These two switches improve this wireless presenter's versatility significantly.
Targus offers a one-year limited warranty for this wireless presenter. It is comforting to know that a large company such as Targus stands by its products. If you need to get in contact with Targus, they can be reached through email or by telephone. There is also a user manual for the presenter if you want to take a quick look at some instructions.
The Targus AMP13US is a little wireless presenter that tries very hard to be a good multi-purpose wireless presenter. For the most part, it functions well and fills in several roles. However, there are a few flaws and drawbacks that keep the Targus AMP13US from passing up the competition in the wireless presenter market.
