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‘Palm Pre for Dummies’ Book Coming Soon

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By: , IntoMobile
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 at 6:26 AM

palm-pre-for-dummiesIf you’re a dummy like me, and own a Palm Pre, there’s only one book that’ll make you what you gotta be (I made a rhyme). Yep, ‘Palm Pre for Dummies’ is in the works by the ‘T-Mobile G1 for Dummies’ author Chris Ziegler. Chris is an associate Mobile Editor at Engadget, and clearly knows his stuff. You can pre-order a copy via Amazon for $16… Or, you can wait until October 19th when the 312-page book is due to hit the shelves.

Make the jump for the full book description via Amazon.

Palm Pre for Dummies

Everything you need to know to make the most of Palm’s newest smartphone

Smartphones provide all sorts of communication options as well as the ability to manage your appointments and contacts. If you’re new to smartphones, Palm Pre For Dummies gets you up and running easily. If you’re a bit more savvy, you can delve deeper into more advanced elements, such as Synergy contact management and working with media.

The Palm Pre offers features that make it a top contender in the smartphone market. Its webOS system is designed for a touchscreen-based graphical user interface that facilitates many exciting new features.

  • Palm Pre is a new smartphone specifically engineered for a touchscreen device and loaded with features to maximize the user experience
  • This book helps you take advantage of GPS navigation, games on your phone, and media management
  • Begins with the basics: turning the phone on, making and receiving calls, and storing contacts
  • Covers applications for managing personal information and how Palm Synergy helps manage your communications
  • Shows you how to manage and synchronize e-mail accounts, use the calendar, take advantage of Web site resources, and install new webOS applications

Palm Pre For Dummies helps you take full advantage of this new feature-rich device.

[Via: PreThinking]

About The Author

James Falconer

James was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. Almost 15 years ago he started out in the 'real world' as a web and graphic designer. Through the years he has finely tuned his skills in SEO, internet marketing, conversion strategy, and project management. To date, he runs his own successful consulting business where he advises companies all over the globe. A co-founder of www.crackberry.com, and sole proprietor of www.mactropolis.com, James in recent years has become very active in the tech blogosphere. Online community building and strategy is fast becoming one of his passions. Watch for James' no frills attitude, unique perspective and to-the-point comments here on IntoMobile!

  • JT

    If you’re in need of this book, then the Palm Pre is not for you bc it is just not that difficult.