BlackBerry owners could deliver presentation with phone

Businesspeople who purchase the new BlackBerry Presenter application will be able to address audiences using their device, negating the need to carry a laptop computer.

BlackBerry Presenter is a small and light device which plugs in to monitors and, using a wireless connection, allows users to display their presentation.

The product, which can be used with any BlackBerry smartphone, has been released by Research in Motion – a leading designer of wireless solutions.

Glenn Laxdal, vice-president of product management at Research in Motion, says: "BlackBerry Presenter equips mobile professionals with a simple, secure and convenient way to deliver presentations directly from their BlackBerry smartphone, giving them the freedom to leave their laptops behind."

Advantages of BlackBerry Presenter include its convenient size – it is just 3.4 by 2.4 by 0.9 inches – and the synthetic leather case in which it is sold.

It also offers compatibility with a range of video formats, Bluetooth, a USB connection and video cable support.

No extra file processing technology is required – it is simply an easy way of transferring PowerPoint presentations from one place to another.

All the signs suggest that BlackBerry Presenter will be a handy tool in the pressured world of business – giving users easy control, navigation and information on their slides.

An extra feature which could appeal to many is its ability to allow presenters to walk around a room while speaking, not tied to any point or computer screen.

In October, Research in Motion announced the release of the BlackBerry Storm2 – a follow-up to its first fully touchscreen-enabled handset.