Now, with a natural extension for the file sharing site, Drop.io's bringing simple back to presentations. Today the company is introducing Present.io for a no setup, no software online solution that combines real-time presentations with images, audio, documents, and video.
Here's how it works. As with anything on Drop.io, you can create a drop in just two-clicks. So for a new presentation, just name it and add your media files. You can then share the link with collaborators. Once you're ready to start, just hit "start presentation" on the right-hand side, and all viewers will see the a "join presentation" option.
Once you're in presentation mode, participants will be able to see what you're doing in real-time. All participant controls are off during the presentation - except for chatting - but all content is bundled by file type on the presentation home page, so participants can download, embed, share, and comment on all media.
Present.io may not sound like much more than a standard presentation sharing service, but there are a few key differences. Most notably, there's no software download or registration required, and a slew of media files are easily accessible in presentation mode. So, going through a deck of slides, showing a video, and collaborating on a document, can all happen with zero complications. Also, every drop includes a unique conference line that's free, which makes this an incredibly affordable option for web demos and team collaboration.
Some other interesting features include the ability to present from an iPhone or Android, admin control of the chat layer, the option to have multiple presenters, and a way to show your cursor to viewers.
Present.io does an amazing job at stripping away the complexities typically associated with online presentations, but the service may be too simple for some users; we recommend trying it out and deciding for yourselves. Check out their video below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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