The iPad 2 Pocket Guide (Peachpit Pocket Guide) [Paperback]

Jeff Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0321775694 | ISBN-13: 978-0321775696 | Edition: 1

The iPad is a game-changing product that reinvented the way we interact with digital content and the Web. Versitile, portable, powerful, ergonomically and functionally designed, it's the perfect companion for digital media. With Photos, music, movies, email, and hundreds of thousands of apps, the iPad helps you organize, explore, and maximize your digital world. The new iPad 2 includes a thinner/lighter design, a faster chip and superfast graphics performance, two cameras for Facetime video calling, hardware improvements, video mirroring, and much more.

Inexpensive and to-the-point, The iPad 2 Pocket Guide is a complete companion to all the features and functions of the iPad including: Facetime, HD Video, Mail, Safari, Photos and Video, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, and more. It will help you get up-and-running with easy to understand instructions and then show you hidden gems and tips to make you a true iPad expert.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (April 20, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321775694
• ISBN-13: 978-0321775696
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Computers & Technology > Hardware > Handheld & Mobile Devices

More About the Author

I'm a freelance writer and designer. I've authored and edited a number of best-selling books about video editing, Web design, the Mac, and Palm devices. I'm a columnist for The Seattle Times, contribute regularly to magazines such as Macworld, HOW Magazine, and Photoshop Elements Techniques. The closest thing I have to a real job is Managing Editor of TidBITS.

See my personal weblog at http://www.jeffcarlson.com/, and my iMovie/video editing weblog at http://www.jeffcarlson.com/imovievqs/. More information about my work and current projects can be found at http://www.necoffee.com/.

Customer Reviews

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73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Short Guide for iPad 2, May 12, 2011

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Dr. Bojan Tunguz (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The iPad 2 Pocket Guide (Peachpit Pocket Guide) (Paperback)

It has been said many times already, but it's worth repeating: iPad is one of the most revolutionary devices that has come around in years. On the surface it seem like a cross between a tablet PC, a net book and an iPod, but comparing it to any one of these other devices doesn't do the full justice. iPad is truly revolutionizing how we approach the use of computers, and it is bound to have an impact on all of the other computing devices. iPad is an always-on, easily accessible and intuitive computing platform.

iPad 2 has been a major improvement on the original iPad concept. This device is thinner, lighter, faster, and it's equipped with two cameras, one on each face of the device. It is even more fun to use, and you almost start to feel that you could almost entirely ditch your computer. Even though the ease of use is one of its hallmarks, if you have never used an iPod or an iPhone you may have some initial difficulties with using it.

This short pocket guide aims to take away the mystery behind iPad 2 and help you make the most of it. The guide is written in an extremely accessible and to-the-point style, and from the very outset it takes you straight to the actual demonstrations of how to achieve certain actions on your iPad 2. It helps you navigate the plethora of settings and adjustment options, and tries to make sense of them. The book also covers some of the unique iPad 2 features, such as the use of the two cameras and video editing. One of the books's greatest strengths is that it is not just a bag of tricks, but a clear and lucid explanation of the rationale behind every design option on your iPad 2 (both hardware and software). Even seasoned iPhone and iPad users will find many valuable tips and insights, and the book is a valuable reference for the long-term use.

I also enjoyed the format of the book. As the name suggests, it is rather small but I would still not attempt to put it in my pocket. The illustrations, although small, are very clear and help to illustrate all the relevant material. It is a very intuitive guide for a very intuitive device.

As a side note, I have written this entire review on my iPad. I still don't use it as a full-fledged laptop replacement (nor was it meant to be used that way), but with addition of an external keyboard it can go a long way of meeting most of your daily productivity needs.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful., May 10, 2011

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After receiving my iPad 2 and discovering there is no written manual I knew I needed help to utilize all that I had purchased. Too many companies seem to think we like looking online for their manual when at times it is difficult to follow. This is a great book and has answered any question I have had so far. I am very happy with this purchase!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars iPad2, April 26, 2011

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Got the iPad2 before there were any books out. Was very pleased on how informative this little book was. Lots of good, easy to understand information.The iPad 2 Pocket Guide