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A Book Review
by David Lewis
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Title: My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition
Author: Wallace Wang
Price: $29.95
Publisher: No Starch Press (nostarch.com/newmac_leopard.htm)
ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-209-8
ISBN-10: 1-59327-209-X
Media: Book, 512 Pages.
Interest Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
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Wang's "My New Mac" provides a relatively fresh and
systematic approach to computer "how to" missives. He
has authored several books on computers and gives the
reader an understandable style that works for the
beginner.
In this most recent effort, Wang surveys Mac's latest OS
(Snow Leopard) through the lens of 52 separate "projects"
designed to capture each of the operating system's most
popular features. These projects are presented in chapter
form where each project is given its own chapter.
The term "project" is a proper and creative term to place
on the activities described in the book. They are grouped
in 5 separate parts which range from "Basic Training" to
"Maintaining your Mac" Other parts include the use of
"Shortcuts"; i.e. various keyboard commands, use of
applications, and navigating the Internet. Finally, there is a
focus on digital photography.
Although the work is geared toward a novice to
intermediate audience, all Mac users can benefit from its
content, regardless of their skillset. For the beginner, it is
best to peruse each chapter, cover to cover. The projects
are all presented in the same clear fashion. They open with
a description of the project, what you'll need to complete
the project, and step by step instructions. The most basic
projects include turning on and off the computer, use of
the mouse, keyboard commands, etc. More advanced
projects include use of preloaded applications; e.g. iPhoto,
and Internet navigation.
In addition, Wang's use of graphics is both effective and
clean. His layout between text and illustration is well
balanced and makes absorption of the material more
concrete.
Finally, for the relatively new PC to Mac user transition
campaign, this work will play a significant role. Wang has
achieved the difficult goal of making computer how to
prose both entertaining and consistent. He has made the
notion of going from PC to Mac even more attractive than
it already is.
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Reviewer: David Lewis
David is a marketing rep within the
Healthcare industry. He has been a
Mac advocate since grad school when
he bought his first Classic II. He has
owned the Performa, several iMacs, &
Powerbooks. Currently he is using the
13" MacBook Pro running 10.6.3. For
software, he uses Excel and FileMaker
Pro.
He is married and lives in
Havertown. He has a son Taylor Paul who is 12.
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