A bad buy....for me at any rate


Not too much help?   August 27, 2003
 19 out of 19 found this review helpful

Confused by the two reviews that already existed for this product (one saying it was 5 stars and the other giving it 2) I decided to give the book ago. It's not a bad book, but I think that if you have a reasonable level of skill with your iPAQ then this book will add little extra. It does not give to many secrets about the inner workings of PocketPC and the iPAQ and is more an overview. There are however some useful web resources from which you can pick up some useful programs that get that little bit extra from this useful machine.


A huge return for a small investment...   January 13, 2003
 17 out of 18 found this review helpful

I read the comments from the other review above and felt I should comment. This book was written before the 3970 iPAQ was released, and the Nevo software wasn't out on the earlier models. I don't believe that the comments above are a fair assessment...

I had a Palm. I used it to look up addresses and phone numbers. Then I spent $500 on a fancy ipaq, so now I could look up addresses in color... I think the reason I never really did more was I didn't understand how to use all the stuff that comes with it. This book helped me to understand a lot more and now I use my iPAQ way more and get much better value out of my investment. I would recommend this to any ipaq owner who isn't getting their money's worth out of their device!


How to do the basics with your IPAQ   October 13, 2002
 45 out of 47 found this review helpful

Having recently purchased an IPAQ intending to use it extensively for both work and play, I thought that a book entitled 'How to Do Everything with Your Ipag Pocket PC' was just what I needed. However, I was very disappointed to find that the book does not even cover all the functionality of the out of the box software.

There is no mention of the Nevo remote control software for controlling devices such as your TV and stereo around the house, or of how to create, store and listen to MP3 in conjunction with the multi windows media player. Instead there are large chapters devoted to using pocket word and excel and playing games, not of which the proficient PC user needs.

I did find some of the information on GPS navigation, and hardware and software accessories useful, as well as some of the tips and websites. However, don't believe what is says of the cover, this book should be entitled, "How to do the basics with your IPAQ" and nothing more.