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Take Control of Buying a Mac, 2nd Edition

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 20-year Macintosh career, and now he has distilled the answers into this 91-page ebook. You'll learn how to predict when Apple will release new models and when you can get the most bang for your buck. Worksheets help you decide whether you should buy a desktop or laptop Mac and pick the model that's right for you. When you're ready to buy, Adam helps you compare Mac vendors and tips you off to three little-known ways to buy a Mac below retail!

"Just read your Take Control of Buying a Mac. Excellent, clearly written and current! Loved the charts."       —Chris Greaves

New in the second edition: Complete details about the Intel-based Macs and a new section that teaches you how to move your applications, documents, and settings to your new Mac!

Includes a coupon worth $5 off at Small Dog Electronics, making this ebook half-price if you buy your next Mac from Small Dog!

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