Macs For Dummies, 13th Edition

Chapter 4

Here a Mac, There a Mac, Everywhere a Mac Mac

In This Chapter

Deciding between a desktop and a laptop

Getting the lowdown on the latest desktop models

Going mobile with a laptop

Using a trackpad

Bolstering your battery

Which of the following describes you?

• Based on what you already know (or gleaned from this book), you’re on the righteous path toward purchasing a Macintosh computer. The challenge now is figuring out which model makes the most sense.
• You already own a Mac and are looking to add a second or even third machine to your arsenal. The challenge now is figuring out which model makes the most sense.
• You received this book as a gift and have no intention of buying any computer. The challenge now is explaining to the person who gave it to you why no model makes sense (without hurting his or her feelings).

Regrettably, I can’t help anyone in the third group. Feel free to tag along anyway.

Big Mac or Little Mac?: The Laptop-versus-Desktop Decision

Desktop? Laptop? ...