Synopses & Reviews
Dedicated to the leagues of mainstream geeks who integrate technology into every facet of their lives,
Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide is the definitive source for your gadget-buying needs in 2004-05. Leo boils down the reams and reams of product specs, slices through the marketing hype and delivers his best-of-breed picks for everything from digital cameras to MP3 players, GPS units to cell phones, and from home theater equipment to computer gadgetry.
If you're a bona fide gadget connoisseur, then this is the only book worthy of your hard-earned bucks. And if you're buying for the geek you love, then this book is your indispensable guide for buying just the right gadget to make your geek purr. This book is divided into seven easy-to-follow sections, each of which provides general buying advice, important gotchas that you should avoid, and Leo's top picks for each device type. this full-color, fast-reading, buying guide will help you make the most out of your toy money. And it is all about the fun toys, isn't it? Here's what you'll find inside:
- Computer Gadget Nirvana: mice, keyboards, backup devices, TV tuners, TiVo and DVRs, speakers, scanners, Webcams, USB gizmos, keychain storage devices, digital media readers, portable computer accessories, and more!
- Portable Gadget Bliss: Palm OS PDAs, Pocket Pc PDAs, PDA accessories, portable music players, iPod accessories, headphones, earbuds, noise-canceling headphones, portable video players, portable DVD players, digital voice recorders, handheld GPS devices, high-tech watches, battery related gadgets, cases and bags, and other cool portable gadgets.
- Home Audio/Video Gadget Joy: digital media hubs, DVD recorders, home theater in a box systems, universal remote controls, satellite radio, and other cool audio/visual gadgets.
- Telephone Gadget Delirium: mobile phones, camera phones, smart phones, headsets, cases and holders, chargers/batteries, and more.
- Automotive Gadget Jollies:GPS navigation systems, hands-free car kits, satellite radio receivers, DVD video systems, and other cool automotive gadgets.
Synopsis
Dedicated to the leagues of mainstream geeks who integrate technology into every facet of their lives, Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide is the definitive source for your gadget-buying needs in 2004-05. Leo boils down the reams and reams of product specs, slices through the marketing hype and delivers his best-of-breed picks for everything from digital cameras to MP3 players, GPS units to cell phones, and from home theater equipment to computer gadgetry. Leo will help you ensure that your hard-earned bucks are put to good use. Divided into seven easy-to-follow sections, you will find general buying advice, tips on what to avoid and Leo's top picks for each device type. Get the most out of your toy money with Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide.
About the Author
Leo Laporte is the former host of two shows on TechTV The Screen Savers and Call for Help. Leo is a weekend radio host on Los Angeles Radio KFI AM 640. He also appears regularly on many other television and radio programs including ABC's World News Now and Live with Regis and Kelly as "The Gadget Guy." He is the author of Leo Laporte's 2003 Computer Almanac and Leo Laporte's 2004 Screensavers Technology Almanac, both of which have been bestsellers.