Bigelow's PC Hardware Desk Reference [Audio CD]

Stephen J. Bigelow (Author)

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072225270
• ISBN-13: 978-0072225273
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what every tech needs to have on there desk!, July 13, 2003

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bigelow's PC Hardware Desk Reference (Paperback)

As a Technical Computer Instructor, I have certain book sitting on my desk all the time, as reference guides. Now that I am teaching several A+ classes I have another book that will be right out in front with others.

Over 14 years in this industry and certain I have found certain names to be trusted with producing high quality material; Stephen Bigelow is one of those names. High work in this text is first rate, and while this book doesn't cover or is written from any specific exam, I can see this book being used for A+ and CST and CNCT exams.

One thing that has always impressed me about Bigelow's work, and this book is no exception, is the vast number, over 1000 diagnostic symptoms to learn from.

There is so much troubleshooting information, not only for Intel, but also AMD and what is truly noteworthy is the fact that the book is so technically up to date with the material is covers.

The cd included has a number of tools and utilities that could be useful. Also there is several appendices, of which is a DLS Technician 4 Exam. While this exam is not an "Industry" recognized exam it is worth the $50.00 to take.

The DLS4 exam is an excellent tool to measure your understanding of the material in the book. Overall a very good book that and has certainly come in handy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, February 25, 2004

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Angela Portner (Portland,Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bigelow's PC Hardware Desk Reference (Paperback)

I will not go into an huge indepth review on this book. I bought this book when it first came out and it had by far some of the most update information in it on PC hardware mid 2003. This book helped me prepare and pass my A+ Exams. Through this books entirety it was hard to find errors and misprints of any kind. But like any book of this size there is bound to be some mistakes. For the serious PC hardware Technician this book is great as a refrence to goto when you answers to questions. This book is worded and laided out well.