iPhone: The Missing Manual by David Pogue
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Book Reviews of iPhone: The Missing Manual
Book Review: iPhone - The Unmissable Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
David Pogue's independant manual for the iPhone is, quite simply, a book you have to read if you have an iPhone - or are thinking of getting one. When you invest in an iPhone, one of the first things you'll notice as you open the box is the absence of a conventional instruction manual - especially after the ever-increasingly thick tomes supplied with Nokia et al. So whereas the iPhone is extremely user-friendly, it's accompanying leaflet is derisory if you really want to get the best from Apple's baby. In an easy-to-read and logical layout, the "Missing Manual" addresses all the questions you're ever likely to raise about iPhones and answers them.
Now all we need is a Volume Two to do the same for the Version Two, 3G iPhone when it is (finally) released - and if Mr. Apple is reading this in Apple valley, US of A, please send me a 3G, V2 iPhone as soon as you can - after you've sent one to Mt. Pogue!
Book Review: Useful
Summary: 5 Stars
I found many things in the book that I would not have found on my own. Very useful.Book Review: This is THE book to get on iPhone
Summary: 5 Stars
I finally coughed up the $500 for the coveted iPhone, and swallowed the bitter pill of having to be indentured to a cell phone company for another 2 years. And I couldn't be more thrilled with the purchase! I LOVE my iPhone - some would say a little too much.
However, my newfound love affair wouldn't be nearly as sweet if I hadn't also shelled out the $14 for iPhone: The Missing Manual.
While I would never consider myself a technogeek, I am not un-savvy in the ways of Apple computers, software and iPods. I've been using Apple products for 15-20 years. So, I was a bit concerned that this book might be a bit too much along the lines of "How To Turn On Your iPhone" -- you know, basic stuff I'd already figured out.
I was delighted to find that this book is chock full of hidden (and not so hidden) tricks and workarounds. Some of this stuff I would have NEVER figured out on my own. It's made my iPhone so much more useful and fun.
Some examples:
* How to send photos to your friend's cell phones. For some reason unknown to me, Apple didn't enable this phone to send photos directly to other cell phones. (possibly because this is more of an awesome iPod with a great phone feature, not the other way around.) Pogue gives the easy workaround, as well as the email addresses to make it happen.
* Great tips on how to use Maps. This has become an app that I use much more than I thought I would, simply because it's sooo much more in-depth and useful than I ever imagined it would be. The app isn't very intuitive, however. If I hadn't read and re-read this section in the book, I would be totally missing out on this powerful application.
* IF you don't want to be locked in to a 2-year agreement with ATT, BUY THIS BOOK BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR iPHONE!! Yep, there's a workaround for that, too!
This book is easy to read, and it's easy to remember and immediately apply its tips and tricks.
Book Review: What a Waste!
Summary: 1 Stars
I was skeptical about this book from the beginning. I mean, you take something as simple and intuitive as an iPhone and there really is no need for it. Tricks? What tricks? I discovered most of the 'tricks' in Pogue's manual in about a week of playing around with the thing on my own. I was so disgusted with the lack of substance in this book that I sent it back to Amazon the same day I got it. I like David Pogue's columns, but I am extremely disappointed in this book. Book Review: most important information
Summary: 5 Stars
iPhone: The Missing ManualMost important the information on the product.This manual should be included when they sell the product.It is very clear,and supplies essential and non essential information on additional software available and main use.The manual is very clear,and gets you well informed as a starting manual and as a continuing manual,when you look for comparisons with other products or new application.