Difference between Udemy packet tracer and cisco's packet tracers?

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I've been thinking about purchasing https://www.udemy.com/cisco-ccna-packet-tracer-ultimate-labs-ccna-exam-prep-labs/ and was wondering how they compare to the packet tracer files that came with the older Cisco Networking Academy packet tracer files. Personally I would love to get real hardware but money is tight.
Since I'm doing the whole self teaching thing, I was thinking if I did buy equipment, buying something that I could incorporate into my existing Verizon fios home network would allow me manage an learn at the same time. Having said that, I would gigabit ethernet which would cost a lot more.... I guess I could get away with 1 router and 1 switch with gigabit ethernet and the other 2 routers and 2 switches could have fast Ethernet and serial.... I don't know.
Any suggestions?
Since I'm doing the whole self teaching thing, I was thinking if I did buy equipment, buying something that I could incorporate into my existing Verizon fios home network would allow me manage an learn at the same time. Having said that, I would gigabit ethernet which would cost a lot more.... I guess I could get away with 1 router and 1 switch with gigabit ethernet and the other 2 routers and 2 switches could have fast Ethernet and serial.... I don't know.
Any suggestions?
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For $11, seems like you get quite a few labs, and some commentary to go with it. I use both PT and a home lab. PT is great for the pre-configured labs that I use to test my troubleshooting and configuring. I have hundreds of labs from my previous Cisco Academy courses that keep me busy.
But, my physical lab is my favorite. I have 3 old 2610XM's (they manage lol), two 2960's, and two 3560's on a small rack. I built it over a few months by keeping an eye on craigslist for deals. I'm all in for less than 200 (including cables, wic2t cards, mounts, etc). I don't have IOS 15 yet, but they still allow me to do a lot for CCNA level stuff, and I still keep an eye on craigslist for deals. If you got your hands on just one router and switch, it helps a lot in combination with PT. I would recommend that to anyone.