Laptops and Tablet PCs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step: Keep in Touch and Stay Productive--At Work, At Home, and On the Go (Step by Step (Microsoft)) Review

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(More customer reviews)While I'm in general a fan of the "step by step" series from MS Press, this book is a big disappointment.
The audience of this book is clearly laptop and tablet beginning users, folks who need a little handholding in getting the most of their hardware. While the book promises a lot -- "set up your own wi-fi!" and "take your laptop to the beach!" -- it falls short in delivering useful guidance. The chapter on wireless is way too short and leaves out all the important details a beginner needs in order to get things set up. Would you believe that the whole write-up on Bluetooth, the most notoriously difficult technology on the planet right now, consists of just two paragraphs?
This thin volume is pretty much a waste of money. If you want to a get-started book on laptops and tablets, check out the "How to do everything" series, or even -- oh, no, I can't believe I'm saying this -- a Dummies book.

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Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using the mobility features in Microsoft Windows XP. With STEP BY STEP, you'll work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises. From the fun-to the fundamental-you'll learn how to stay connected and productive at home, at work, and on the road. Plus, the CD features software, eBooks, and other resources to help you go even further!

At Home

Set up a wired or wireless home network
Play games, music, and DVDs
Show digital photos on your TV
Take your digital camera and mobile PC on vacation

At the Office

Expand your vistas by connecting an extra monitor
Share notes and files using MSN Messenger
Work anywhere with offline folders and files-even Web pages
Synch with your PDA or cell phone

On the Go

Use your mobile PC from airplane to beach
Tap into wireless hotspots
Take your music and movies with you
Maximize battery life; help secure your mobile PC

Your CD includes:

Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP software
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition software
Windows Media Player 10 software
Tablet PC Edition 2005 Tutorials for Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Physics Illustrator for Tablet PC toy
Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC (Tablet Pack)
Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook
Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook
Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook
Complete STEP BY STEP eBook
Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information

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