Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Tip Issue #113 July 11, 2006 Published & Copyright by Dave Paradi of ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com Circulation 8,042
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In this issue: Latest posts to the PowerPoint Ideas blog 25 Time Savings Tips E-book PowerPoint Tip: What to look for in a travelling projector One-on-one sessions in Orlando FL July 22nd Dave's Travel Schedule
Latest posts to my blog at: http://pptideas.blogspot.com : Five Ways to Transform Your Overloaded Text Slides Don't Make Your PowerPoint Slides Like The Circus Why you should avoid backgrounds with lines
Linking Excel Data to PowerPoint Slides recording now available A number of people couldn't make the sold-out webinar on linking data in Excel to a PowerPoint slide to save tons of time rekeying every month. The recording is now available at: http://www.ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com/wtlinkexcel.htm
25 Time Saving Tips E-book If you haven't downloaded your copy yet, go to http://www.ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com/25tips.htm. Use the 25 tips to save time using PowerPoint and forward the link or book to as many people as you would like to.
PowerPoint Tip: What to look for in a travelling projector I have been asked twice recently about what specifications or features I would consider when purchasing a projector to take with you to present to small to mid sized groups (2-100 people). Since this is likely of interest to more than the two people who asked, I thought I would share my response in case you are considering a similar purchase. There are three criteria I stress above others: 1) 4 lbs or less weight - you will notice & feel every ounce as you carry this equipment in airports or in buildings. Don't let anyone tell you that a 5.5 lb projector is just a little more than a 4 lb one - it is almost 38% heavier and your arm will tell you after only a few trips. 2) minimum of 2,000 lumens brightness - lumens is how they measure how bright a projector is and with at least 2,000 lumens, you will be able to present in almost all lighting situation without having to turn down any lights. This is important because as soon as you turn down the lights, people don't pay as much attention to your presentation. 3) native XGA resolution - this resolution matches the native resolution of most laptops built in the last 5 years and matching resolution will give you the best picture when projecting. Don't be convinced that a lower priced SVGA projector will properly project an XGA signal because it won't. For a projector with the above specifications, you should expect to pay in the area of $2,000 (US dollars). Some other criteria to keep in mind if you are looking at a number of projectors and all of the above are basically equal: a) look for one with a carrying case included; b) multiple inputs (RCA, SVHS, etc.) in addition to the computer input to give you more flexibility for displaying different video sources; c) zoom capability so you can make the image bigger without moving the projector back from the screen; d) keystone correction, either automatic or manual, so you can have a straight picture even when tilting up to project. A good reference site to compare specifications and see product reviews is http://www.projectorcentral.com. They have good information on every projector and you can see when the projector was first shipped and whether it is still active or has been discontinued (recently discontinued projectors can sometimes be the best bargains). If you are considering purchasing a portable presentation projector, I hope the above ideas help you select one that will enhance your presentations for years to come. If you want more information on presenting, along with tips on setting up your projector to present and how to solve five of the most common projection problems, check out "Guide to PowerPoint", now available at http://www.ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com/guidetoppt.htm .
One-on-one sessions in Orlando July 22, 2006 If you are going to be in the Orlando, FL area on July 22nd, I am offering some one-hour time slots on the morning of Saturday July 22nd for one-on-one coaching or consulting. We can work on a section of your slides that you want to make more powerful, we can do an overall review of your slide design or another topic that would be most helpful to you. In one session, you could cut hours off your design and preparation time. E-mail me at Dave@ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com to schedule your session.
Dave's Travel Schedule You can save money by booking me to speak to your organization or conference when I am close to your area for other clients. Here's where I will be in the next few months: July 20-25 Orlando, FL July 27 Toronto, ON August 24 Toronto, ON November 3 London, ON December 6-10 Vancouver, BC January 29-30, 2007 Cincinnati, OH May 25-26, 2007 London, ON E-mail me at Dave@ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com to discuss your upcoming event.
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