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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New ebook reveals the secrets of how to buy the right Mac for less Ithaca, NY USA (August 20, 2004)--Anyone confused by the many Macintosh models, uncertain of the best and worst times to buy, or wondering about the best place to purchase can save money, avoid stress, and buy exactly the right Mac with the help of "Take Control of Buying a Mac." Written by well-known Macintosh expert Adam C. Engst, the ebook helps readers determine which Mac best meets their needs; which add-ons are useful (and which are a waste of money); and how to choose a Macintosh vendor, including details on which provide the best service and three little-known ways to buy below retail cost. For those replacing a Mac, Adam also provides suggestions on giving an older Mac a new purpose or finding it a good home. A unique feature of the book is a painstakingly compiled history of Macintosh releases, which Adam combines with a clear explanation of how Apple updates Macs within a model line to produce rules for determining exactly when readers should buy for the fastest performance, the lowest price, or the longest useful lifespan. "With the new iMac due out soon and students heading back to school, we wanted to help people be ready to make a decision about what to buy," Adam said, "and the fact is that there are better and worse times to buy, depending on what you're trying to achieve." Adam is well known as the publisher of the weekly electronic newsletter TidBITS and the Take Control ebook series, for the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series of books that helped hundreds of thousands of people get on the Internet, and as a regular speaker at industry events. His many years of experience and perspective show as he walks readers step-by-step through the decision-making process, providing a mix of detailed information, case studies, and informed suggestions. Whether readers want to purchase a home Mac as cheaply as possible or want to equip a group of designers with the most powerful Macs available, this ebook has the help they need. "Take Control of Buying a Mac" is the tenth ebook in the Take Control series, which helps Macintosh users take control of their computers. As with all Take Control ebooks, any minor updates necessary to keep "Take Control of Buying a Mac" current are free to to all customers to maintain the book's value as Macintosh models change. Review copies available upon request; just ask! Book Details "Take Control of Buying a Mac" by Adam C. Engst http://www.tidbits.com/takecontrol/buying-mac.html PDF format, 72 pages; free 20-page sample available Publication date: August 19, 2004 Price: $5 About the Take Control Series The Take Control series of ebooks brings readers high-quality, timely, real-world, cost-effective technical documentation. To learn more about the series, read the TidBITS article that introduced it: http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07405 About TidBITS Electronic Publishing TidBITS Electronic Publishing has been publishing high-quality news and technical documentation since 1990 when Adam and Tonya Engst created their online newsletter, TidBITS, about Macintosh and Internet-related topics. TidBITS has been in continuous, weekly production since then and is the leading online, weekly Macintosh newsletter. __________________________ Please visit our sponsors: RadGad(sm): The Place for Useful Gifts & Gadgets.(sm) http://www.radgad.com/, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 877-5-RADGAD MacTech(r) Magazine: The journal of Macintosh technology and development http://www.mactech.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 805-494-9797 DevDepot(sm): Your Source for RAM, Technical & Developer Products http://www.devdepot.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 877-DEPOT-NOW To submit a posting to NetProLive, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to NetProLive, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the SUBJECT line reading "SUBSCRIBE NetProLive". To unsubscribe, the SUBJECT line should read "UNSUBSCRIBE NetProLive". MacTech, Developer Depot, RadGad, and Xplain Corporation are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this message. News may be propagated freely, but please attribute your source as MacTech Magazine, <http://www.mactech.com>.
