Looking for a good presentation mouse

[Billfred]

I'm a touchpad nut.

However, looking at me present off my iBook in class made me realize that ability to get away from the laptop would be a very handy thing to have. Hence, I'm in the market for a mouse I can use for presentations.

Mouse may actually be more than I really need; since I'll only be advancing slides, it only has to be a button-thing-a-ma-jig-that-makes-the-computer-think-a-mouse-clicked. But if a mouse is cheaper or more effective, so be it.

I'd prefer to keep the cost down, and (although it should go without saying) compatability with OS X is a must.

Any suggestions?

[Greg Needel]

no idea if this is OS x compatible but when i used one of these i thought it was sweet

http://www.gyration.com/products.htm

[Wetzel]

My cardiology teacher has a remote that he uses with his laptop during lectures and it works well. It has a laser pointer built in too, which is a great plus when going over EKG strips. I'll ask him about it tomorrow night in class.

Wetzel

[team222badbrad]

Not sure if I got what you are asking, but are you looking specifically looking for a infrared presentation remote or a travel mouse?

Anyway, this is the optical mini mouse I have had almost a year now, barely big enough for two fingers, yet has two buttons and one click scroll wheel.

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=PAUM01U

http://www.targus.com/us/product_images/PAUM01U_img1_accessories_b.jpg

[Timothy D. Ginn]

Several of my Profs use wireless remote control things. At one point one of the local computer stores around here stocked some remote control (with laser pointer) things; but, compared to a standard USB wireless mouse they were pretty expensive. It also appears they don't still stock them (otherwise I could give you a ball park price).

[jparkteach]

I've used this one for a while and have had no major problems with it. It comes with a laser pointer and has a decent range.
Keyspan PR-US2 Presentation Remote (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006BAH2/ref=pd_cp_e_title/102-2900090-7253727?ie=UTF8)
http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00006BAH2.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V54328581_.jpg
Enjoy!!