By Enid Hinton


PowerPoint remains the leading application for making presentations regardless of stiff challenge from start-ups. The market has, however, however given incredible options that are worth watching in 2015. So, what is better than PowerPoint for presentations going into 2015? A look at the top contenders reveals a very interesting year ahead.

Powtoon- the app provides a simplified storyline that makes ideas and facts easy to follow and understand. It comes with additional graphics that cannot be compared to what MS Office offers. Animation inspires your audience and helps to create an intriguing performance. The final slide is easy to tap and convert into a video that can play on multiple operating systems and platforms.

Prezi- it is an ideal app for making non-linear presentations. It works by tapping the graphics you need to highlight and zooming them into active view. Everything is visible on the screen for easy picking. Ideas that are not linearly related are best presented using this software. It offers quick access without the need for back and forth movement.

Keynote- the learning curve for the user is very short with a simplified interface. This endears it to users, an aspect that is increasing its popularity. Its use is limited by the fact that it is designed for Mac computers and PowerPoint clones.

Prezentit- the apps is yet to be released at commercial scale but its effect can already be felt. Its user interface is admirable beyond eliminating the need to download software for presentation. Prezentit allows seamless transitioning of bullets. With all these excellent features this software is available free of charge.

Slide Rocket- it rivals PowerPoint to a great extent, which explains the price. The essence of a presentation is the ease in movement from one slide to the other and the ability to include details in each of these slides. With the features incorporated on Slide Rocket, you will enjoy details and a lot of clarity.

Slide Dog- the popularity of this app is attributed to the fact that it has admirable smart features. These features include provision for real time audience feedback, online sharing as well as live polls. It also allows you to control the presentation using your phone as the remote. The online trial version is an indication of confidence in the app by the developers.

Haiku Deck- this is an iPad specific app for outdoor use. It allows you to prepare slides away from the office and include all the graphics you deem necessary. It offers an easy option of loading the graphics from your gallery, internet or taking photos directly from the iPad.

Raw Shorts- the app is specially designed for a presentation loaded with videos. An interactive and instinctive user interface eliminates the need for prolonged tutorial. The resulting videos and slides are excellent to upload on YouTube, websites, blogs and such platforms.

Sparkol Videoscribe- this is a graphics app that allows scribbling of characters on the slide and then animating them. It creates customized cartoons or animations in line with the demands of your audience or presentation. You may opt to use pre-scribbled characters to create intriguing slides.




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