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Summary: A Must Have!
Review: In a word...........Excellent! Joe
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Summary: A very useful book for Pocket PC owners
Review: Most hardware manufacturers' policies on providing end-user documentation can be summarized in one word: minimal. McPherson's book is a useful and welcome addition to my bookshelf. The author walks readers through almost *everything* you could want to know about Pocket and Handheld PCs. In fact, this would be a good book for prospective owners to browse, to get an idea of what these devices can do, what they can't (yet!), and the differences among the devices. I especially appreciate the clear and well thought out screen shots -- they say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a good, meaningful picture is worth even more. My only gripe(s): First, this is a rather basic book. I'm kind of an inquisitive person, and I wish the author could have devoted more space to some of the "hidden" or advanced features of the devices and OS. Second, while I realize this is still a fairly small market, I wish there were two editions of the book -- one specifically for Pocket PCs, and another for Handhelds. Not that I don't appreciate the work the author did, but I really don't care at all about Handheld PCs, so roughly half the content of the book was of no interest or use to me. Given that, I found the book very informative, and I refer to it several times a week. Strongly recommended for owners, or soon-to-be owners.
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Summary: A very useful book for Pocket PC owners
Review: Most hardware manufacturers' policies on providing end-user documentation can be summarized in one word: minimal. McPherson's book is a useful and welcome addition to my bookshelf. The author walks readers through almost *everything* you could want to know about Pocket and Handheld PCs. In fact, this would be a good book for prospective owners to browse, to get an idea of what these devices can do, what they can't (yet!), and the differences among the devices. I especially appreciate the clear and well thought out screen shots -- they say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a good, meaningful picture is worth even more. My only gripe(s): First, this is a rather basic book. I'm kind of an inquisitive person, and I wish the author could have devoted more space to some of the "hidden" or advanced features of the devices and OS. Second, while I realize this is still a fairly small market, I wish there were two editions of the book -- one specifically for Pocket PCs, and another for Handhelds. Not that I don't appreciate the work the author did, but I really don't care at all about Handheld PCs, so roughly half the content of the book was of no interest or use to me. Given that, I found the book very informative, and I refer to it several times a week. Strongly recommended for owners, or soon-to-be owners.
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Summary: It doesn't tell you everything
Review: The "How to Do Everything With Your..." series is a rather disappointing marketing gimmick. As with the other volumes, this book does not give you much information beyond the superficial. What irks me the most -- something I didn't realize when I purchased the book -- is that this book covers both Pocket PC and HandheldPC, which means you'll probably only need half of the book while paying for 300 pages of stuff you'll never use. For the Pocket PC, the book walks you through how to set up your new toy and how to use the major applications: Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Money, and Pocket Internet Explorer. (Pocket Access and PowerPoint for HandheldPC are also covered.) It was able to answer some of the questions I had had about using the Pocket PC, so it did prove helpful. At the same time, a lot of information is left out. For example, is there an optimal way to adjust the memory settings? The book doesn't tell you. Are there any third-party application switchers that automatically stop an application a la the Palm? The book doesn't tell you. Another annoying thing about this book is that it was obviously written in a hurry to include Pocket PC features. It might have been a Windows CE book, so you see WinCE references everywhere. As of today there's only one other good Pocket PC book (forget about "Pocket PC for Dummies" and save some money), "Unauthorized Guide to Pocket PC", and I recommend that one over this one.
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Summary: It doesn't tell you everything
Review: The "How to Do Everything With Your..." series is a rather disappointing marketing gimmick. As with the other volumes, this book does not give you much information beyond the superficial. What irks me the most -- something I didn't realize when I purchased the book -- is that this book covers both Pocket PC and HandheldPC, which means you'll probably only need half of the book while paying for 300 pages of stuff you'll never use. For the Pocket PC, the book walks you through how to set up your new toy and how to use the major applications: Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Money, and Pocket Internet Explorer. (Pocket Access and PowerPoint for HandheldPC are also covered.) It was able to answer some of the questions I had had about using the Pocket PC, so it did prove helpful. At the same time, a lot of information is left out. For example, is there an optimal way to adjust the memory settings? The book doesn't tell you. Are there any third-party application switchers that automatically stop an application a la the Palm? The book doesn't tell you. Another annoying thing about this book is that it was obviously written in a hurry to include Pocket PC features. It might have been a Windows CE book, so you see WinCE references everywhere. As of today there's only one other good Pocket PC book (forget about "Pocket PC for Dummies" and save some money), "Unauthorized Guide to Pocket PC", and I recommend that one over this one.
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Summary: A little too basic for most
Review: The book does a good jobs explaining the absolute basics. It goes into extreme depth describing how to play solitaire and using pocket word, however, those users who want descriptions on more advanced topics such as configuring memory cards or solving connectivity problems with other devices such as palm and accessories will be disapointed.
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Summary: A must-have reference book for every Pocket PC owner
Review: The title says it all, How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC. It's 600 pages chock full of How To's, Cautions, Notes, and Tips for PDA owners. Heck, the Index alone is 28 pages! It contains something for everyone, from novices to experts. This is definitely a book that can grow with you. How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC consists of 20 chapters separated into four parts: Getting Started, Getting Things Done, Going Online, and Customizing Your Pocket PC and Handheld PC. And there are hundreds and hundreds of screen shots to guide you through both simple and complex tasks. This is not a book you'll find relegated to your bookshelf. Instead, How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC will assume a prime location on your desk and will help answer your questions every day. How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC is simply a must-have reference book for every Pocket PC owner.
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Summary: A must-have reference book for every Pocket PC owner
Review: The title says it all, How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC. It's 600 pages chock full of How To's, Cautions, Notes, and Tips for PDA owners. Heck, the Index alone is 28 pages! It contains something for everyone, from novices to experts. This is definitely a book that can grow with you. How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC consists of 20 chapters separated into four parts: Getting Started, Getting Things Done, Going Online, and Customizing Your Pocket PC and Handheld PC. And there are hundreds and hundreds of screen shots to guide you through both simple and complex tasks. This is not a book you'll find relegated to your bookshelf. Instead, How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC will assume a prime location on your desk and will help answer your questions every day. How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC & Handheld PC is simply a must-have reference book for every Pocket PC owner.
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Summary: The Excellent book
Review: This book is the best for all pocket pc users. It is clear easy and fuctional. In one word it is the best.
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Summary: A Very Useful Book
Review: This is a very, very useful book. Whether you're looking for a reference manual or a user guide, you'll definitely find the information you need here. The many pictures and highlighted tips and notes make "How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC and Handheld PC" easy to read, as well as making it easy to quickly find the information you're looking for. Even the most experienced Handheld and Pocket PC users will find information they didn't know in this useful book. "How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC and Handheld PC" covers both Handheld PCs (including H/PC Pros) and the new Pocket PCs. It's full of information -- over 600 pages with a very complete and comprehensive index. Its information ranges from how to win at Solitaire to how to obtain an IP address, with everything you'd possibly want in between. The information is all current, the pictures useful, and the tips excellent. I'd recommend this book to anyone who uses or is even considering using a Pocket PC or Handheld PC.
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