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Macbook remote with powerpoint?
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azncreazion
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Jul 17, 2006, 11:46 PM
 
Anyone know if you can use the remote with powerpoint?
     
Jason
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Jul 18, 2006, 03:36 AM
 
Nah you can't use the remote with poerpoint. However it works fine with keynote which is ten times better than powerpoint. Also if you have already made the presentation in powerpoint you will be able to open it in keynote and use the remote! hope that helps.
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Jul 18, 2006, 03:53 AM
 
You can get the Griffin Airclick for Powerpoint
     
kikkoman
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Jul 18, 2006, 06:51 AM
 
Not out of the box. Maybe Sofa Control can help you?

http://caseapps.com/sofacontrol.html
     
azncreazion  (op)
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Jul 18, 2006, 11:56 AM
 
Sweet thanks guys!
     
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Jul 21, 2006, 04:39 AM
 
Wow, I hadn't even thought of using it for presentations! that's a good idea!! just when I thought I wouldn't use the Apple remote for much.....
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