CompTIA A+ Study Materials?

Hey everyone!
I want to get my CompTIA triad, as I'm going to be entering the job market in the spring. I've taken classes for each of the three certs (A+, Network+, And Security+), so I have most of the core knowledge down. Now I just want to review using Professor Messer, a textbook, and possibly ExamCram. The problem is, I'm not sure which A+ book I should get. I was checking out an older Sybex book, and it felt a bit cheap, and I didn't like the layout, so I will probably try to stay away from Sybex.

Does anyone have any opinions on which book(s) to get? Also, are the current exams (220-801 and 220-802) going to be retired any time soon? I know Sec+ is switching to SYS-401 at the end of the year, and Net+ is on its way to the next version. So I don't want to study for 801 and 802 if they're going to change soon.

Thanks for any help!

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houdini5150

I hear the 8th edition a+ book by mike Meyers is popular. I wish I would of researched what book before I got a different book.

OojijoO

I think the 220-801 and 220-802 exams will expire in October of 2015. However, I could be wrong. You can check CompTIA's website though. I think the info would be listed there.

DumbAsEver

No guru here but,this is what I will be using.

I will be ordering Meyer's 8th edition and Messers study guides. I also will be watching both Messer and Meyers' videos for 801 & 802. Cant beat the 8th edition for only $30, new, online =D! In-depth book, study guide/notes, and YouTube video/training sessions.

Good luck with all your studies!

C.Fountain

Is this the book you guys are referring to: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802): Michael Meyers: 9780071795128: Amazon.com: Books? Meyers seems to have a lot of books out covering the same subject, but this is the 8th edition, which I think is the latest. How do you all feel about CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition (3rd Edition): Mark Edward Soper, David L. Prowse, Scott Mueller: 9780789749802: Amazon.com: Books?

C.Fountain

Decided to go with:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0789749807/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2N6WP2MNWGDGB&coliid=IA8QNONIH0UGP
and:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789749718/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Going to start studying these books, as well as Professor Messer's videos as soon as my midterm exams are finished!