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Author: Dan Gookin
ISBN : 111854319X
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Whether you are one of the millions who already have an Android tablet, or you are interested in joining the masses with a first-time purchase, this friendly guide is perfect for you! Written by the ultimate For Dummies author Dan Gookin, this funny-but-informative book introduces you to the features of all Android tablets and details the nuances of what makes a tablet more than a smartphone yet different than a computer. You'll discover how to browse the web on your tablet, get organized with a digital calendar, enjoy music and books, use the camera, access social networks, watch video, and more.
- Helps you choose the right apps for all your interests out of the thousands of apps that are available for the Android platform
- Covers all Android tablets, from popular favorites like the Kindle Fire HD, NOOK HD, and Google Nexus to devices from other manufacturers like Samsung, Asus, Motorola, and others
- Walks you through maintenance and common troubleshooting tips
Packed with invaluable information on everything from typing and editing text to customizing and personalizing your tablet, Android Tablets For Dummies gets you off the ground running with your Android tablet!
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- Series: For Dummies
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (April 22, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 111854319X
- ISBN-13: 978-1118543191
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Android Tablets For Dummies Free Download
I bought this "for dummies" book precisely because I really am one regarding using Android Tablets. I have not read this book completely, so I admit this may not be a very fair opinion. From the advice Mr. Gookin provides, I find some good advice so far but others that are not so helpful. I assumed the author would provide all the useful information to the reader on common used apps but a glaring omission described below fails to point out to the reader an obvious alternative.
Gookin recommends Skype to users for making VOIP calls but completely fails to even mention Google Voice (GV) for Wifi phone calls (bizarre because GV is usually preinstalled on all Androids.) Why does it matter? Because Google Voice is FREE for making calls and SMS text in USA and Canada. Skype will not even let you experiment with its service unless you make an acct. and add a minimum of $10.00 in credits. If you use it even once, as I did to make one test call, Skype will not refund the rest of your money.(Thanks Mr. Gookin for failing to warn me about that).
The second app he recommended is Astro File Manager, but apparently it is a resource hog that never disconnects from your Wifi compared to other free file managers. Astro never stopped "updating". Even when I took the drastic step of going into Settings and clicking "Force Stop", it wouldn't do so. If you think I'm out of line, google the site Bad App Reviews, and see what others say re. Astro. By all means try Astro, but then compare it to something similar like FX File Explorer (I swear I am not getting any kickbacks from them). In my (beginners) opinion, the latter is much more user-friendly than Astro.