Which book is better?

kirashinobi

Hi everyone, I have Exam Cram by David Prowse but people here seem to have Meyers book instead? Is that one better?
Moreover, I have used Labsim, will that be enough or should I read Meyers too? Thanks!

shrinsk

From my experience Meyers is a good source, I felt there were some holes where in my opinion certain topics just weren't explained well. Prof Messer filled in those gaps for me. I'm unfamiliar with Prowse.

G.O.A.T

Im currently reading the Meyers book, not too far into it, its got alot of fluff in but think its worth reading page-to-page if your a novice. Im not a big fan of messer, his voice is hard to listen to for long periods. I currently pay for videos from "how to network" (IT Training video provider similar to cbt nuggets) only costs $20 a month, really good so far, check them out they do a trial which costs $1 for one weeks access.

Nilesjones

The book that I'm currently using to get the information inside my head is the "CompTIA A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting" Jean Andrews. It's like a CompTIA A+ for dummies book.

xD Lucas

The better question is "How much experience do you have in the field?" ExamCram is usually plenty for anyone that uses a PC on a regular basis. I used ExamCram and Professor Messer. Granted, I haven't taken 802 yet, but 801 wasn't an issue.

vinnypolston

I haven't touched Meyer's book. I have the 220-601 and 220-602 from forever ago. Although I'm confident I could go and pass the 801/802 today I am using Prowse book for an overview ( a lot of the nitty gritty details that you don't use on a day to day basis ).

So I can't compare the two; but will say I like the exam cram style.

kirashinobi

Thanks everyone for the reply!