iPad Portable Genius

iPad Portable Genius

Everything everyone wants to know about using the Apple iPad

On January 27, 2010, Apple announced the latest in its line of revolutionary, ultraportable devices – the iPad. iPad Portable Genius is the latest in a line of ultra handy, go-to and goes-with you anywhere guides for getting the most out of a new Apple product. Written to provide readers with highly useful information that’s easily accessible, iPad Portable Genius is full of tips, tricks and techniques for maximizing each of the iPad’s most popular features.

• Designed in full-color with an Apple look and feel, and written in a hip, sophisticated, no-nonsense tone that reads as though a friend is providing inside information on the iPad
• Highlights iPad-s key features so users will quickly feel confident they are getting the most out of the mobile device-s array of amazing features
• Other titles by McFedries: iPhone 3G Portable Genius and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista, both by Wiley

iPad Portable Genius is an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand guide for quickly getting the most out of Apple’s new iPad.

User Reviews

After scouring Barnes and Noble's iPad shelf, I settled on this one. First because, unlike the other books, it began by going beyond the obvious. It assumes the user is not "an idiot," and that he can figure out most things by himself. And while this is not always a good assumption, with the ease of use and getting around on the iPad, it turns out in this case to be a great rule of thumb.

All the things one would never think of (such as how to cut and paste from the web, the "ins and outs" of WiFi, juggling multiple web pages, etc.) this book makes these things seem like a normal progression from the basic tutorial instruction on the iPad.

It is an easy read. I read it from cover-to-cover on a four-hour bus ride to the beach, and feel immensely enriched by it. Until "The Idiot's Guide to the iPad" comes out, I believe this is the one to buy. Five Stars -- My Kind of Computer Book

The iPad is the best device I have come across in a long time. Expanded my world. -- Genius

"iPad Portable Genius" assumes you already know the basics of using the iPad and want to learn more tips.

What I liked best
1) The physical size of the book was really cool! It is smaller than the iPad and fits well in the case. Book on one side; iPad on the other. I could try things as I read with everything on my lap!
2) The tips - connect to iTunes to get operation system update, fully discharge battery every month or two, type, wifi into maps to see hotspots
3) Suggestions on sites to look for.

What I would have liked better
1) Assuming a bit less knowledge like that the reader knows where the "sleep" button is.
2) Clearer differentiation between wifi and 3G models. It was there, but not that obvious.
3) More pictures - I couldn't figure out how to select well for copy/paste.

I also read "iPad Made Simple" so my recommendation includes when to buy each of the books. The price is only $5 different so that isn't a factor. If you already know about the iPad, want some tips and want to read it on your lap, get "iPad Portable Genius." If you are new to the iPad or plan to read it on a table, get "iPad Made Simple." Either way, enjoy your new iPad! -- lightweight mix of advanced and basic concepts

Because I don't own an iPhone, I was new to many functions on the iPad that iPhone users might pick up immediately. I needed a book that would clearly take me step by step through not only how to set it up and use it, but list the tricks and gotchas, hints on equipment, explore apps, and, in general be crystal clear. This is definitely NOT that book. Whereas the book I purchased, after giving up on this one, starts with turning on the iPad, this one begins with a bunch of info about networking. Important info, to be sure, but not the place to start for someone who is just beginning to grasp basics. We're flying through the other book. This one was not only pure drudgery, it even listed pages in the index that were wrong or didn't even exist! My husband and I find that iPad: The Missing Manual is much more useful, and a breeze to read and understand. -- Poorly done; even index pages wrong

Not what I expected for a "Genius" book..
I was Very Disappointed, I will NEVER order a ""Genius" Book again!!!
Boo!!! -- Disappointed

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