Tag: presentation remote

  • Logitech Spotlight 2: Laser & Haptic Feedback Unveiled

    Key Takeaway

    – Pressure-sensitive button for digital highlighting (magnifying, brightening) with haptic feedback
    – Laser pointer mode plus a programmable side button for actions like muting or blanking the screen
    – Connectivity via Bluetooth or included Logi Bolt USB dongle with a 30-meter wireless range
    – Quick charging: 1 minute on USB-C provides power for a 3-hour presentation; battery lasts 3 months
    – Available now for $129.99 in purple, beige, dark gray, and black


    Modern Design Updates for Presenters

    For those who regulary need to give presentations, often via PowerPoint and other software tools, Logitech brings us the Spotlight 2, a new remote control with some interesting features. It’s been upgraded from its 2017 predecessor with a far more modern and rounded aluminum housing, giving it a sleeker look overall that will better suit professional environments.

    Pressure-Sensitive Button and Feedback

    The large single button located at the top is actually pressure-sensitive, which is a clever touch. This allows Logitech to digitally highlight content when you push the button more firmly down, for example making a round magnifying glass appear to enlarge something or making that specific part of the screen brighter than the rest of the image. There’s also a vibration motor built in for haptic feedback, so you don’t need to look at the screen to confirm your action has been registered, it simply buzzes in your hand.

    Alternatively, you can also point at elements in the old-fashioned way using a classic red laser pointer, which is still included. A programmable action button sits on the side of the housing, making it possible to do things like mute the connected computer or show a blank display with one quick press. Logitech Spotlight 2 connects to a PC via Bluetooth or using the USB dongle supplied, boasting a wireless range of up to 30 meters, which is good for large rooms. The battery life is rated for three months; Logitech claims just one minute on the USB-C cable will provide enough power for a full three-hour presentation.

    Pricing and Colour Options

    Logitech Spotlight 2 is available to buy imediately for $129.99, either through the Logitech online store or via Amazon if you prefer. The presenter can be had in four distinct colours, these being purple, beige, dark gray and black. A Logi Bolt USB dongle is included in the box for those who need it, ensuring compatibility with various systems without any extra cost or hassle.

    • Available colors: purple, beige, dark gray, black
    • Price: $129.99
    • Battery life: three months
    • Charge time: one minute gives three hours of use
    • Wireless range: 30 meters
    • Includes programmable action button
    • Pressure sensitive button with haptic feedback
    • Laser pointer function included
    • Connects via Bluetooth or Logi Bolt USB dongle


  • Boox Tappy Launches in China: 3 Colors, Lower Price

    Boox Tappy Launches in China: 3 Colors, Lower Price

    Key Takeaway

    – Boox Tappy China offers three colors (Summer Orange, Romantic Purple, Misty Blue) unlike the international green version, with potential regional color differences in the future.
    – Chinese listing specifies a 95mAh battery, up to 90 days on a single charge, and automatic low-power mode to conserve energy.
    – It supports Bluetooth 5.4, works with multiple reading/multimedia apps (including TikTok), and can function as a PC presentation remote.
    – Price in China is cheaper (CNY 149 ~ $22/€18.80) versus the international version ($29.99/€29.99).

    Onyx-owned Boox recently launched a Bluetooth page-turner remote called Tappy. The device is now available to buy in China, but unlike the international version which comes in a single color, Tappy is available in China in three colors that doesn’t even include the one sold in the US.

    Color options and regional availability

    The international version of the Boox Tappy comes in green, but the version sold in China is available in Summer Orange, Romantic Purple, and Misty Blue. It is not known if these colors will be released later for other markets, considering Tappy is currently sold out in Europe and the US.

    Battery life and power management

    In addition to more colors, the Chinese product page reveals a few details Boox didn’t provide for the international version. For example, Tappy actually has a 95mAh battery capacity and a battery life of 90 days on a single charge. The device will also automatically enter into a low-power mode when not used so as to conserve battery. To wake it, simply press any of the buttons.

    Connectivity, compatibility, and pricing

    The product page also reveals it has Bluetooth 5.4 and works with several reading and multimedia apps including TikTok. It is also shown to be compatible with a PC as a presentation remote. Finally, the Boox Tappy is also unsurprisingly cheaper at CNY 149 (~$22/€18.80) compared to the international version which costs $29.99 in the US and €29.99 in Europe.

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