A bluetooth keyboard or mouse should work with iOS 5, though I haven't tested this myself.
I'll be interested to see this. From what I'm reading the keyboard definitely doesn't work to advance Keynote slides in iOS 4. I'll tell one of these guys to try upgrading to 5 before the next time we try connecting my mouse. You think all bluetooth mice are going to automatically work with it? There certainly aren't any mice designed specifically for it.
The best solution for a corporate presentation however, assuming the facility can accommodate an HDMI connection...
That's a BIG assumption. I haven't seen anyone actually use a projector with HDMI yet. I know they're out there, but for these types of uses I've only seen VGA.
...would be to pick up an AppleTV and then use video mirroring or whatever other airplay feature is supported in iWork apps. This way the iPad is the remote.
That's a bit klugey for temporary setups, IMO, but you're right it would work. Still, despite how tiny the Apple TV is, carrying that around with its power chord and HDMI cable would be a little more awkward than a little bluetooth remote and the VGA adapter.
The person giving the presentation, holding the iPad, will even be able to read all their notes and other presenter information that shouldn't/won't be displayed as part of the presentation through the AppleTV (and projector).
That's a good point, and might be a big enough reason to overlook any awkwardness with the setup. Are you certain this would work, though? You seem unsure of how Airplay would work with Keynote...
No wires connected to the iPad. AppleTV with a single power cable and HDMI cable.
Obviously, I'm not very familiar with the iPad, the new Apple TV, or Airplay, so I was wondering how this all worked. How does Airplay talk to the devices? Does it require that they all be on the same WiFi network? That would be a problem.
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