2 Presentations, 2 projectors, 1 laptop

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Is it possible to utilize a single laptop to run 2 seperate presentations
and direct each to a seperate projector? What would be the system
requirements and any other requirements/configurations with the PPT
presentations themselves. I am really interested in seeing if I can do this,
so any help would be appreciated.
 
Yes, this is possible. You would need a machine that supports multiple
monitors. Each display output should be independently configurable. Most of
the laptops, today, have atleast one independent display output (in addition
to the laptopn screen) that you can connect to the projector. You can add
more display outputs using PCMCIA expansion slot-based graphic cards. Take a
look at the following sites:

A Multiple Monitor Tutorial: http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00476.htm
PowerShow - View multiple shows simultaneously:
http://officeone.mvps.org/powershow/powershow.html

- Chirag

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I setup and run presentations of all sizes. What would be the reason for 1
computer running 2 separate presentations, each to its own projector?

I have experimented with Chirag's add-in and it works great - but this is
not a situation I would use it in (if using it, I would recommend running a
desktop computer with multiple output video card, then run a DA/splitter off
each output so you have a local monitor/display of each presentation at the
computer as well as onscreen). But this may add unneeded complexity to a
setup (ie. more room for errors to occur onscreen).

Based on what you are trying to accomplish I'd be able to offer a few
alternative setup options. Look forward to hearing more details.
 
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Hello,

PowerPoint does not have the built-in capability to show and control
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Hi Troy,

Your scheme allows for the presenter see the slides while the slide show is
being projected on the projectors through DA/splitter - this is a great
setup althought as you noted, requires more hardware. You can achieve a
similar effect using PowerShow too. PowerShow can keep the slide design
views in sync with the slide shows. If you have two presentations being
projected, then both of them can be kept in sync with their projected
counterparts. The design design views can be arranged side-by-side by tiling
them (select "Window" | "Arrange All" menu item in PowerPoint) - this would
let you see both the presentations on your laptop. Would this work for you?
Please let me know your comments.

- Chirag

PowerShow - View multiple shows simultaneously
http://officeone.mvps.org/powershow/powershow.html
 
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