Drag n' drop image files, video files.
Ability to import any (or at least a wider variety) of image and video file... particularly important if aimed at beginners, who won't have file conversion tools.
Extended library (I use Magix Movie Edit 15; the"takes" library on that would be a good model.)
My Image Library didn't retain changes on exit... needs to, I feel.
Simple (and I do mean simple) image or video editing.
Embedding audio... across one slide, across the presentation.
Ability to use all fonts on the computer.
Easier selection of "save to".
Speedier loading or, at least, a "loading" splash screen.
Double click to add entry, rather than have to find "ok" buttons.

I'd love to see the product in a month or two, but I feel this is early beta - needs much more work under the bonnet before one can properly comment on new features.

Even if polished, I feel the price point is more along the £50 or under market. I don't feel Powerpoint is harder to use, and PP is obviously more extensive in features. As PP can be had for £109 (full version, 2007 edition), there's an obvious problem with the price.
Be able to embed text and image together more easily.

I’ve had a further rethink since reading FE’s post re target users. Putting the bugs of start up and previews, and the need for some polish, to one side and trying to be more constructive...

First of all I think there needs to be at least a quick tutorial if not a wizard of some description, perhaps in the help menu so it’s there if it’s wanted. The wizard could of course have a button on the tool bar.

A “redo” button so it’s possible to change your mind.

The buttons to create/delete slides needs to have its icons made more obvious.

There is room in the tool area for a simple paint palette.

I think a button to add a text box on to any imagine would be a good idea too.

The importing of various video files needs some thought so as to keep things easier for the target users.

I hope these comments are more constructive.

Ok half way through a Halo presentation and heres a few things i wish the program had,

1, image resizing, if its in there i cant find it.

2, Be able to import music.

3, be able to use other video formats other than FLV, having to convert videos to FLV before i can use them is really annoying.

4, Be able to use my own font, having basic fonts is ok but would prefer to use my own.

5, A drawing tool, at least so i can draw in things like arrows or pointers ect..

Me and another forum user are comparing it and we both agree it seems its made for children as it only has very basic functions.

So far its a let down, but will keep at it.

The imported images need to be retained in the library for future use and have a sorting feature in the library flyout. As it is now, if you want to make a complex show with lots of images, you'll need to do a lot of work with another probram to sort your pictures out.

Also, if it's to be aimed at complete beginners, it will have to be able to handle the video file format of compact cameras. Otherwise it's certainly not a beginners product if you have to start converting files, beginners will give up at that point.

Other than that, until a beta version that's nearer the final polished release version, it's hard to say, this is a long way off being usable...