Synopses & Reviews
Macintosh owners love their gadgets almost as much as they love their Macs. Unfortunately, Mac users must suffer through life in a PC World, often slighted by an industry that thinks of PCs first and Macs second. Even gadgets that work on both Macs and PCs often are only promoted as PC gadgets. Mac owners have come to rely on themselves for figuring out how to get these devices to play nicely with their systems. My
2005 Mac Gadget Guide solves that problem. This is one book that contains information on darn near every Mac-compatible gadget category: what to buy, what to avoid, and how to get it to work best with your Mac. If you use a Mac,
Leo Laporte's 2005 Mac Gadget Guide is a must-have guide to tricking out your computer with the latest and greatest peripherals and gadgets. In a world in which Macs were once touted in the media as being style over substance, I show you just how much substance there is a today's Macs. If you have a Mac, this is the book that will change your life. If you don't have a Mac, this is the book that will make you want to run to the nearest store and buy one. the time has never been better.
Leo Laporte
Here's what you'll find inside:
- First book devoted to covering Macintosh gadgets! No other book tackles setting up and using MP3 players, wireless gadgets, digital cameras, digital video cameras, PocketPCs, PDAs and other gadgets specifically on a Mac!
- Written by Leo Laporte, one of the most widely recognized voices in Mac technology today, and Todd Stauffer, a well-known Macintosh book and magazine writer!
- Buying advice designed to help yo spend you Mac gadget money wisely. Whether yu're buying gadgets for yourself or the geek in your life, this is the one book you shouldn't go shopping without!
- Full-color photos, manufacturer contact info, and street price for every gadget covered!
- Written in the personable, humorous, and engaging style that has made Leo a household name.
Synopsis
Leo Laporte, TechTV's resident Mac technology guru, is going to show all you Mac lovers how to take your Mac to the limit and beyond! There are a plethora of gadgets and add-ons available for Mac users, but not many books available to guide you through choosing one and then figuring out how to make it work. That's where Leo Laporte's Mac Gadget Guide comes in. Leo will show you how to set up and use a variety of Mac gadgets, including iPods, PocketPCs, PDAs and more. Also, Leo will give you an insider's look at how to live with your Mac, from making home movies to burning DVDs to working online. You'll even find out how to upgrade your Mac hardware on your own. This book is a must for any Mac lover, new or old!
About the Author
Leo Laporte hosts two shows on TechTV (formerly ZDTV), a 24-hour cable channel dedicated to computers and the Internet. The Screen Savers airs live weekdays from 7-8p Eastern time. Call for Help is live weekdays from 3-4p Eastern. He appears regularly on other television and radio programs including ABC's World News Now and Live with Regis and Kelly. He is the author of Leo Laporte's 2003 Computer Almanac, published by Que and named Pearson Technology Group's Book of the Year in 2002.