Submitted by: Kevin Busza, Partner, Profound Technologies
When big phones came out, I convinced myself it would be great to own one. The screen was almost seven inches long and it barely fit in my pocket. It was too big. I finally decided to get rid of it when I realized it was more of a pain than a convenience. Plus, there was always the danger of dropping it on my foot and breaking a toe! I decided a smaller device would be sufficient when I concluded a larger display did not automatically make working on the phone any simpler.
As it relates to our content, we all want simpler management. We want to make life easy. We constantly seek better alternatives to access, manage, and share content. I am frequently asked how I share content from my devices wirelessly during a presentation. Imagine walking into a presentation room with only a phone or iPad. How do you send your presentation to the display or TV? Answering this question can be complicated, given how many Johnny-come-lately solutions there are to avoid. Identifying the best option can be challenging.
There are three main points to consider that bring us closer to making the right choice in wireless presentation systems.
First, we all want meetings to be easier to conduct. We begin accomplishing this by identifying those options that are intuitive and easy to use. We should not need training by a tech person to get our slides to the TV! What we need is a configuration and/or installation process that is easy for us or a professional audio video contractor to implement. Additionally, we want the ability to turn on the display and quickly send content without any unfamiliar technical jargon showing up on the screen.
The next thing to consider is whether the content will be shared in a high resolution and with what frame rate. After all, we don’t want our content to have a lackluster appearance. Neither do we want to send choppy video that is difficult to understand and enjoy. Too many content-sharing devices do not pass this test, which can lead to a very frustrating experience.
The third main component that should impact the choice of a content-sharing device would be the ability to share content in a team or multi-person environment. Think about a team meeting. You want the ability to share content while at the same time allowing your colleague to share content, as well. It is too easy to forget this important dynamic. If the meeting is flowing, the last thing you should have to think about is how to disconnect to allow your colleague to connect to the system. Nothing kills creativity faster than unnecessary interruptions.
Presenting content wirelessly can be a challenge, especially when we expect to have simplicity and flexibility in sharing content, much like we simply and easily share content between our mobile devices. These guidelines presented can help you navigate the conversation about wireless presentation systems with your internal IT staff or a trusted audio visual solutions provider.
Kevin A. Busza, CTS
Profound Technologies
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