Its software suite includes a countdown timer so you can let your audience know exactly how much time is left for the break, as each second ticks away. Another neat feature is the blank out, which hides your last slide. This is very useful for getting the audience to look at you instead of the slide. Hide the clicker in the palm of your hand. Also, if you practice sweeping your arm toward the screen, you can glance at your watch to see how much time you have left in your presentation.
Most laptops work flawlessly with most LCD panels and projectors.
However, when it is your turn to set up, something will go wrong. Check with the laptop manufacturer before you leave your office to find out what configuration settings are available to you. My new Fujitsu works with everything right out of the box. I saw a fellow presenter spend three hours on the phone with Apple's tech support to configure her computer to work with an LCD panel. My computer booted flawlessly.