Press Release
November 17, 2004
O'Reilly Fan Books: The Perfect Companion for Your Treo, iBook, PowerBook, or Xbox
Sebastopol, CA--The ideal gift for anyone who owns a Treo, PowerBook,
iBook, or an Xbox--or who will own one once Santa visits--are O'Reilly's
new flock of Fan Books. These colorful little guides are the quick and
fun way to get users acquainted with their new devices, lead them through
the many features and capabilities, and show them tips and tricks that
will make them instant experts.
O'Reilly's Fan Books show users how to customize preferences and learn
about the coolest cases, add-ons, and doodads that not only add
functionality but also personalize their devices. "When you bring home a
new Apple iBook, for example," says Derrick Story, author of both the
iBook Fan Book (O'Reilly, US $14.95) and PowerBook Fan Book (US
$14.95), "it's really Apple's computer--not yours. All of the settings
were made at the factory. But you can make it your iBook by sitting down
with it and customizing a few simple preferences. This is my goal: to make
Apple's iBook YOUR iBook as quickly as possible."
And readers can count on these full-color Fan Books to be every bit as
stylish and hip as the devices they showcase. "Attention is spent on every
word, picture, and design element," says Story. "We're hoping that you'll
like these books as much as the subjects they cover."
O'Reilly's affordable (less than US $15 apiece) new Fan Books include:
Treo Fan Book--Owners of the Treo smartphone from palmOne will master
their revolutionary little do-all device in no time flat with the new
"Treo Fan Book." This unbeatable reference guide contains all the
information people need--and want--to know about the combined mobile
phone/Palm-powered organizer/wireless email, text messaging, and
web-browsing tool/digital camera.
PowerBook Fan Book--This is the perfect guide for mastering all the
features and taking advantage of the advanced capabilities of Apple's most
desirable laptop. The "PowerBook Fan Book" takes readers through the
process of getting familiar with their new machine and OS X Panther,
learning handy tricks and using high-end features, and finding out about
little-known but gotta-have accessories for their sleek and speedy new
PowerBook.
iBook Fan Book--Anyone who owns an ultra-thin iBook can count on the
"iBook Fan Book" to give them everything they need to make the stylish
little white wonder work--and play--just as hard as they do. The book
covers: getting familiar with Mac OS X Panther; organizing a digital
lifestyle; using advanced features; enjoying iBook at home, at the office,
and on the go; minimizing time and stress; and maximizing fun and
productivity.
Xbox Fan Book--With cool 3D graphics, mind-boggling animation, and
devastatingly real audio, Microsoft's Xbox is the most powerful and
popular gaming machine ever created. And now, the half-million (and
growing) gamers who own one have a reliable, all-purpose reference book to
guide them to the ultimate video game triumph: the top score! The "Xbox
Fan Book" covers using the console, enhancing the multimedia experience,
online play, recommended games like Halo, and accessories such as the Xbox
DVD Playback Kit.
Additional Resources:
- Treo Fan Book
Jeff Ishaq
ISBN: 0-596-00816-3, 112 pages, $14.95 US, $21.95 CA
More information about the book, including author bio and cover
graphic
- PowerBook Fan Book
Derrick Story
ISBN: 0-596-00817-1, 112 pages, $14.95 US, $21.95 CA
More information about the book, including author bio and cover
graphic
- iBook Fan Book
Derrick Story
ISBN: 0-596-00861-9, 128 pages, $14.95 US, $21.95 CA
More information about the book, including author bio and cover
graphic
- Xbox Fan Book
Mark Holt Walker
ISBN: 0-596-00884-8, 104 pages, $14.95 US, $21.95 CA
More information about the book, including author bio and cover
graphic
Previously released:
- iPod Fan Book
Yasukuni Notomi
ISBN 0-596-00776-0, 96 pages, $14.95 US, $21.95 CA
More information about the book, including author bio and cover
graphic
Ordering Information:
order@oreilly.com
1-800-998-9938; 1-707-827-7000
About O'Reilly
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