[muglo] Fwd: "Take Control of Buying a Mac" released

In case there's anybody out there , considering buying a new machine?
Ilbert

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Adam C. Engst" <tc-comments@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 20 August 2004 1:47:01 PM EDT
> To: <tc-announcements@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: "Take Control of Buying a Mac" released
> Reply-To: Take Control Comments <tc-comments@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> (Not sure why you received this message? See the end for an  
> explanation.)
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Do you find it stressful and confusing to buy a Mac - picking exactly  
> the right model, outfitting it with the right options, deciding when  
> to buy, and figuring out where to shop? It's hard to predict when  
> Apple will release new Macs,  to decide between similar models, or to  
> know which retailers are likely to offer the best prices. And there's  
> nothing worse than realizing that you bought right before a new model  
> appeared with better performance and a lower price! These are the  
> problems I set out to solve with my first Take Control ebook: "Take  
> Control of Buying a Mac."
>
> I'm most proud of my explanation of how to decide when to buy, since I  
> compiled 5 years of data to show the trends of when Apple releases new  
> models, and then I combined that with a discussion of model update  
> cycles to help you figure out precisely when it makes the most sense  
> to buy. I also put effort into clarifying the differences between  
> Apple's product lines, since it's not always obvious why, for  
> instance, some people should pay extra for a 12" PowerBook over a 12"  
> iBook. Similarly, I walk readers through all the standard options,  
> explaining which are necessities and which aren't, something that  
> often boggles people who haven't immersed themselves in technical  
> specs. There's much more in the ebook as well, such as comparisons of  
> different types of retailers, three ways of paying less than retail  
> cost, what legacy peripherals you can retain by buying adapters, and  
> suggestions for what to do with your old Mac.
>
> If you're planning to buy another Mac, or if you help other people  
> make such decisions, the strategies I outline in "Take Control of  
> Buying a Mac" will make the process much easier.
>
> cheers... -Adam
>
> 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 excerpt available
> Publication date: August 19, 2004
> Price: $5 (Resellers and consultants contact us for volume discounts  
> or wholesale pricing.)
>
> Save money, avoid stress, and buy exactly the right Macintosh with  
> this must-read guide from Mac guru Adam Engst!
>
> What Mac should I buy? When will Apple release new Macs? Where should  
> I buy my Mac? Adam has answered these questions countless times over  
> his 17-year Macintosh career, and now he has distilled the answers  
> into this 72-page ebook. You'll learn how to predict when Apple will  
> release new models based on Adam's painstakingly compiled history of  
> Macintosh releases and when in a model update cycle you can get the  
> most bang for your buck. Rate yourself for whether you should buy a  
> desktop or laptop Mac, and once you've made that decision, use Adam's  
> detailed comparisons to pick which model is right for you. All the  
> optional add-ons can be confusing, so turn to Adam's description of  
> each to discover which you need, which are unnecessary, and where you  
> can cut corners. When it comes time to make the purchase, Adam helps  
> you compare the five types of Macintosh vendors, and he tips you off  
> to three little-known ways to buy a Mac below retail cost! Special  
> Bonus: Learn five ways to give your old Mac a new purpose and evaluate  
> four strategies for offsetting the cost of your new Mac with your old  
> one.
>
> Table of Contents
> -----------------
>   Introduction
>   Quick Start to Buying a Mac
>   Decide When to Buy
>   Figure Out Which Mac to Buy
>   Choose Where to Buy
>   Determine What Else to Buy
>   Deal with Your Old Mac
>
> Ordering Info
> -------------
> To order "Take Control of Buying a Mac" for $5 (plus VAT for customers  
> in certain EU member states), visit the Take Control Web site and  
> click the Buy button to purchase a copy, or just click the link below.  
> We're finally able to customize our eSellerate shopping cart now, so  
> it should be even easier to use.
>
> <http://store.esellerate.net/store/s.aspx? 
> s=STR5625274989&Cmd=BUY&SKURefnum=SKU2961615790&PT=TRK-0010- 
> TCANNOUNCE>
>
> At the end of the order process, click the Download button to download  
> the Zip archive that contains the PDF of the book. If you have any  
> troubles (using the Speed Download utility can cause problems, for  
> instance), check out our Ordering Tips page at:
>
> http://www.tidbits.com/takecontrol/ordering-tips.html
>
> Pay special attention to the two buttons on the first page of the  
> ebook. Click Check for Updates to display a Web page telling you of  
> our update plans for this ebook - it's good to check before printing.  
> And, if you want to spread the warm fuzziness of taking control of  
> your Mac to your friends, relatives, and colleagues, click the Help a  
> Friend button to send out 10 percent off coupons (and as a thank you,  
> you'll receive 10 percent off your next order too!).
>
> Thanks so much for all your support so far, and we hope the Take  
> Control series continues to provide the information you need.
>
> Subscription Details
> --------------------
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> Visit http://emperor.tidbits.com/ and click the Login link (in the  
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> Enter your email address and our server will send you a new password.  
> Please do NOT create a new account. If you need more help, see:
>
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>
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