Problems with exporting keynote with other programs, devices.

Question

Recently purchased a mac, a few bells and whistles just due to the frustration of Microsoft. I've done a few things successfully with Keynote so I approach the heads of the global company I work for. (We don't use macs) and provide show a keynote presentation and they're curious and game.
Now I don't have the goods and I'm going to look like a schmuck and we won't be using macs for the next decade. I'm willing to sign up for the one on one presentation, but i'm a little tired of giving apple mo' money, mo money, mo money. They brag about the simplicity and I'm finding it's everything but. Okay, the rant is over.
The presentation is simple 25 slides, added audio, a little royalty free garageband for a few slides..
Issue #1
When I try to export to the Ipod (Yes, I bragged keynote can be used for everything) I'm not given the option to use "recorded timing," the keynote manual doesn't list anything so I'm kind of screwed on this one. Is it possible you can't use this option?
Issue #2
The presentation looks incredible in Keynote, but when I export to IDVD the quality of the presentation is blurred and looks like a joke. Do I have to buy more additional software or programs to produce quality presentations or One to One training, go through my kid's saving accounts for essentially an upgraded powerpoint program? I'm frustrated.
I'm new to mac and maybe it's me. But after this experience I feel that I've been suckered and should have stayed with Bill Gates.

Answer 1

Keynote is very good at most things, but is seriously limited when it comes to synchronizing audio with presentations. There are amny other threads here discussing similar issues.
1. If you set the timing for each slide (builds and transitions), you can use the "fixed timing" option during export, delete the default values, and then export your presentation. It will retain the timings that you set. There may be other issues if you're using Quicktime 7.5, though, so see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1566927&tstart=15
2. I don't have iDVD on this Mac at the moment, but there should be export options that let you set the quality. Maybe someone else can confirm.
The bottom line IMHO is that you have to keep things in Keynote for the best results. Otherwise, you may run into problems when you have audio in your presentations.