How to Do Everything with Your Ipaq (R) Pocket PC

by Derek Ball

Book Overview

Learn about the latest technologies in the three new product lines of iPAQ pockets PCs. Details are given on the latest software and hardware, as well as operating system upgrades and improvements. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072223332
• ISBN13: 9780072223330
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.6" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A huge return for a small investment...

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!

Great Book for a Great Product!

I owned an iPaq 3635 and then upgraded to an iPaq 3975. I had been using my old iPaq mainly as a glorified electronic organizer...Until now! If you own an iPaq, this is an invaluable tool that takes you from initial setup, to sending email & downloading games. If you're new to the iPaq, this is a must own. If you're a seasoned veteran, this is a great reference, too. It even has website listings for merchants, downloadable programs, and the latest in iPaq & PocketPC news. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

From Beginners to Advanced Users

If you are a beginner or an advanced user this book covers it all. I am a writer for PocketPC Magazine and run a iPAQ specific website and can tell you this has to be the most updated book to date. Don't ever worry about how old the news in the book is because the authors have done their work! This is a must read from start to finish.

Incredible Informational "Must Have" for all iPAQ users!

I have read several books,related to the use of the Pocket PC in general, but this is the first time as a Compaq iPAQ owner I gather a true sense of connection to my device after reading this book. This book "How to Do Everything with Your iPAQ Pocket PC", consist of 15 Chapters of concisely well written with exquisite attention to every detail of this devices basic origins, software's, expandabilities to improve productivity all the way to optional hardware accessories devices available. Throughout these pages are small sections of informational tips and "tid-bits" that bring home messages of really mastering the use of the iPAQ. Another highlight I found while reading this book is that unlike typical technical guide books which tend to be somewhat dry, this book was well written and easy to understand no matter what the level of user. In fact, what I was able to do was sit down with my iPAQ at my side and read through this book cover to cover using the information read right in my very own device. One thing that I also have to give acknowledgment to the Authors and McGraw Hill/ Osborne for this entire series of "How to do Everything with your . . ." this book is really lives up to the title "Everything". Reading this book was almost as a guide that I didn't want to put down until I knew how to do everything with my iPAQ. I highly recommend this book for any iPAQ owner or prospective owner.

To the point and all inclusive

If you have an iPaq and are mainly using it for tracking contacts and phone numbers, this book will be a real eye-opener. I'm one of those people who has gradually migrated from a simple electronic organizer to a first/second generation palm pilot to an iPaq and just hadn't got around to using it to its fullest potential. I found the book an easy read (perfect bathroom reading material for some of us) and it gave me quite a few easily implented solutions for everyday business use. In short, if you want to expand your horizons as far as your iPaq goes, this book is a great way to start.