They also gave me an amazing remote wireless projector adapter. This little device plugs into your USB port on one end, and the projector on the other, and voila, you have a wireless projector! On Monday evening, I ran a PowerPoint Karaoke contest at the Cape Communicators Toastmaster Club. This is the first one that I have ran, and it was a fantastic evening!

Ive given talks where projectors die midway through, Ive tried to give slideless talks (which always will be marked down slightly by audiences, it is in their nature) 6) Take questions at the end. 20) Dont give speeches to people who dont really want to be there. Rules of thumb: 1) 60hz at 1024x768 works on every projector. 6) Have copies on usb sticks in pdf, ppt and, Ego Food Healthy, organic food for Chris DiBonas ego, so it can grow up big and strong. Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (3) ▼ Mar (1) Want to be a better speaker? ► Feb (1) The Secret Morlock in Seat 3d ► Jan (1) The Bennifers of the Apocalypse ► 2008 (34) ► Oct (2) Travel + Nanowrimo = Madness Brilliant Science Foo Camp Writeup ►

For an audiovisual company blog, we don’t run much material about audiovisual technology, because our clients and presenters aren’t really interested in the technical detail of our projectors. The battery lasts for 65-70 minutes, and it’s rechargeable via a mini USB cable. But wait for it, here’s something interesting about screens! Americhip , a US company that does ’sensory’ marketing tools like those scratch & sniff strips in magazines, has developed a tiny video screen that can sit inside a magazine and play your client’s ads.

Even if you bring your own projector, your own laptop, even your own extension cord, that doesn't guarantee there won't be problems.  I realize there are monetary constraints, but you'll be much more comfortable using your own projector, your own laptop, etc.  If the projector isn't recognizing your laptop, and it's NOT your projector (or laptop), you'll have little idea how to troubleshoot.  As I prepare to make a presentation in the upcoming weeks, the unavoidable thoughts of "what could go wrong" pop into my head on occasion.  It's not being negative; it's