Customer Reviews


2 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
Share your thoughts with other customers
Create your own review
 
 
Only search this product's reviews

The most helpful favorable review
The most helpful critical review


4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice collection of hardware hacks
OK, of course I say it's a nice collection; I'm the author. :) This combination book/DVD is a selection of our favorite hacks from Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty and Game Console Hacking. If you're curious about modifying hardware and electronic products to do things they weren't intended to do, then this collection is for you. It's a great way to...
Published on July 26, 2006 by J. Grand

versus
2.0 out of 5 stars Out of Print and Incomplete
While Joe Grand is excellent at hardware hacking and explains so clearly, this book is out of print and despite being brand new does not come with the companion DVD. I feel there is much missing without the DVD. I would not recommend purchasing this.
Published 5 months ago by Christopher Nguyen


Most Helpful First | Newest First

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice collection of hardware hacks, July 26, 2006
This review is from: Joe Grand's Best of Hardware, Wireless, and Game Console Hacking (Paperback)
OK, of course I say it's a nice collection; I'm the author. :) This combination book/DVD is a selection of our favorite hacks from Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty and Game Console Hacking. If you're curious about modifying hardware and electronic products to do things they weren't intended to do, then this collection is for you. It's a great way to get involved in the hobby without breaking the bank. Cheaper than either of the previously mentioned larger books, only 4 chapters are printed (Tools of the Warranty-Voiding Trade, Electrical Engineering Basics, Operating Systems Overview, and Coding 101) The actual hacks (the rest of the material) is on the included DVD in PDF and HTML format with high-resolution images (most of them in color, as opposed to the black and white of the previous books). Some of the hacks include: Declawing your Cuecat, hacking the Playstation 2, hacking the iPod, modifications for the classic/retro Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and 8-bit systems, hacking the Xbox, and how to build your own DVR/Home Theater PC. Don't be afraid to modify or hack your hardware - have fun voiding your warranty!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


2.0 out of 5 stars Out of Print and Incomplete, August 3, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Joe Grand's Best of Hardware, Wireless, and Game Console Hacking (Paperback)
While Joe Grand is excellent at hardware hacking and explains so clearly, this book is out of print and despite being brand new does not come with the companion DVD. I feel there is much missing without the DVD. I would not recommend purchasing this.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


Most Helpful First | Newest First

This product

Joe Grand's Best of Hardware, Wireless, and Game Console Hacking
Joe Grand's Best of Hardware, Wireless, and Game Console Hacking by Deborah Kaplan (Paperback - October 27, 2006)
$29.95
In Stock
Add to cart Add to wishlist