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| A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Sixth Edition, Comprehensive | 
| Author: Jean Andrews
Publisher: Course Technology
Category: Book
List Price: $105.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10199
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 6
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1347
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.8
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.9 x 2.2
ISBN: 0619217588
Dewey Decimal Number: 004
EAN: 9780619217587
ASIN: 0619217588
Publication Date: November 22, 2006
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Product Description
Written by best-selling author and instructor Jean Andrews, this edition maps fully to CompTIA's new 2006 A+ Exam objectives. This full-color guide is designed to be the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. Video clips are available on the accompanying CD so readers can watch the author bring concepts and technical topics to life via live demonstrations.
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 Bad book. September 25, 2008
I too had to buy this book because the course I'm taking requires it. I agree that it is full of redundancy, type-o's. The chapter markers on the pages aren't even correct on the side of the book. After completing the course and book, I started taking some A+ practice tests online, and found that this book doesn't go into depth on some of the subjects covered in the exam. I am normally not a book burner, but might consider it when it comes to this piece of crud. Rip off for $80. Buy A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition by Michael Myers instead. I checked it out from the library and found it is a superior book. He's actually somewhat entertaining as well.
 Good book, but needs improvement April 5, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I, like so many others, was required to have this book for two of my classes. While it is a very informative, useful book, it is not very well-organized and is very boring. The videos on the CD that comes with it is very helpful to understand a lot of the hands-on stuff. Many of the "Reviewing the Basics" questions at the end of the chapter cover a lot of pointless things that are not necessary to know, and there are always anywhere from 1 - 5 questions that I just absolutely cannot find the answers to. There have also been many things that a few of my PC tech teachers have found in the book that they would like to debate with the author about. Overall, it's still a good book, but you need a LOT of time and a LOT of patience, and you can't be the type that gets bored too easily with reading, to be able to successfully read this book. The only exception to these rules is if you are required by your teacher to have this book for class. :P
 The book can explain you the fundamental of PC. July 16, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book has 19 chapters and 7 appendixes. Chapters cover introduction to computer software, hardware, multimedia technology, viruses and as well as networking. In the appendixes you will find about ASCII Character Set, ANSI.SYS, The Hexadecimal number system and etc. Briefly this book is really handy one and written about mostly hardware components. When you read you will see it by yourself how handy it is. So i would say if you need basic computer reference then buy the book. Good Luck.
 Andrews comes through with flying colors! January 2, 2001
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
COMPTIA has started to update the A+ Exam and the new exam will be out in the first quarter of 2001. Having a book that gives you the newest objectives is certainly a plus and Jean Andrews has delivered the first book I have seen to cover the newest set of objectives. The 1200 page book can be used as a self-study manual or in a classroom setting. Starting off with computer concepts and how software and hardware works gives the technician a great base to build on. Andrews then covers the topics of system boards, memory, storage devices and troubleshooting the hardware side. This covers about 40% of the book. Andrews makes sure that the laser printer process and laptops get the needed coverage devoting chapters to each topic. The networking sections are excellent and each area is covered with enough information to make sure that you can pass the exam. The software topics of Windows 9.X, NT and 2000 Professional are also given their due with excellent attention to detail. With tables, figures, diagrams, review question, key terms, hands-on projects you have every objective covered and the best chance of getting a leg up on the rest of the IT community. The cd-rom included has a 120-day eval of Nuts and Bolts and a discount voucher is also included. Again, Jean Andrews is leading the pack in making sure that future technicians are given every opportunity to climb the IT ladder. About the only thing left out is the software practice test, but overall this is an excellent place to start.
I was forced to by this book due to class requirements... October 13, 2000
6 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book is full of redundant sentences. If it wasn't for all the poor writing and organization, it would be about 15 pages long. I have considered burning this book on the writers front door step! Or just boinking her on the head with it. Please buy any other book except this one. I suggest A+ Cert guide by Michael Myers, It rocks.Ms.MaddP
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