Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies
On March - 7 - 20105 COMMENTS
- ISBN13: 9780470435434
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and “Dr. Mac” Bob LeVitus is the ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks, so whether it’s your first Mac or an upgrade, you’ll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship. From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in touch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For D… More >>
Usually the ‘for dummies’ series are good, clear, and easy to follow. This is an exception. The book starts off on a very beginners level, but once past the first chapter you will have many unanswered questions, and the text does not anticipate what your problems might be and supplies no way of tracing possible answers. A huge disappointment if you are trying to work out how Snow Leopard works.
Rating: 2 / 5
This review pertains to the Kindle version only… Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Dummies is a 4-5 star book, but the Kindle version greatly disappoints. There are numerous illustrations and screen shots in the book, many of which are crucial to view to put the text in perspective. Unfortunately, the Kindle version, at least the standard Kindle 2, does not portray these illustrations in a readable fashion. While it is possible to position the cursor over the illustration/screen shot and enlarge the image to a more viewable size, the enlarged image is not readable due to very poor resolution — it becomes very pixelated. I would not purchase this type of book again for my Kindle and would only purchase it in printed form. I had hoped to be able to read the Kindle version while traveling and get a head start to understanding the operating system on my new iMac, but the Kindle version of the book is of little value and a general waste of time to read.
Having said all that, all is not lost. The Kindle DX may show the illustrations in better form due to its larger screen; you DX owners would have to be the judge of that. Also, Amazon lets you load Kindle titles you have purchased onto your PC for free (a small, free software download is required). I did that with this title and it is eminently readable. Therefore, while I can’t effectively read this title on my Kindle, it is readable on my Windows laptop.
Rating: 2 / 5
This book can be used as an introduction to the iMac operating system and also as a reference for later questions. I think it is easy to understand and has step by step suggestions and many illustrations, making it easy to learn the system. It would be nice if it was printed on higher quality paper, but then it would be more expensive. I would recommend this book to anyone who has purchased an iMac for the first time. It is basic and may not include everything the computer is capable of, but certainly is helpful.
Rating: 4 / 5
very good info,Ideal for everyone, not matter how good that you are on a Mac
Rating: 5 / 5
My first experience in this century with a Mac. Good summry and jargon free directions.
Rating: 4 / 5