CCNA Exam Cram, 3rd Edition (Exam: 640-507)

Rating:
Summary: The Big Sleep
Review: I would have been better served to have read the previous review rather than assuming that this Exam Cram title would be as effective as most are.

Don't waste your hard earned cash.

Even though the Exam Cram books are not meant to be primary references, such titles should be (generally) error-free and well-organized. This text is neither and gives the appearance of having been introduced early solely ensure a place on the bookshelf before the competition.

Ron Gilster's CCNA's for Dummy's book is much better as a second reference and has significantly more detail, and is better organized for that quick, day-before-the-test review.

IMHO Tod Lammle's CCNA Study Guide is a best bet as a primary text.

Rating:
Summary: The Big Sleep
Review: I would have been better served to have read the previous review rather than assuming that this Exam Cram would be as effective as most are.

Don't waste your hard earned cash. This one is disjointed, error-prone, and as mentioned in my title... One Big Sleep.

1. Grab Tod Lammle's CCNA Study Guide as your primary text.
2. Even though you won't want people to see the title on your shelf, Gilster's CCNA's for Dummy's book is much better as a second reference.

Well, not all is lost. At least I can use Sheldon's book to kindle a fire next winter...

Rating:
Summary: Do yourself a favor...purchase the 2nd edition.
Review: Why ExamCram chose to publish this work I have no idea. In short, it contains less content than the 2nd edition, which covers the same test. The chapters aren't as well-written, and the outline is more confusing. Do yourself a *big* favor..purchase the 2nd edition by Waters, Rees, and Coe. You'll get more bang for your buck..much more bang.

Rating:
Summary: Do yourself a favor...purchase the 2nd edition.
Review: Why ExamCram chose to publish this work I have no idea. In short, it contains less content than the 2nd edition, which covers the same test. The chapters aren't as well-written, and the outline is more confusing. Do yourself a *big* favor..purchase the 2nd edition by Waters, Rees, and Coe. You'll get more bang for your buck..much more bang.