Home  
  Microsoft  
  Cisco  
  CompTIA  
  CWNP  
  InfoSecurity  
  Forums  
  Blogs  
  Topsites  
  Watch free videos online  
     
  Subnet Calculator  
  Online Degrees  
  Exam Vouchers  
  Free Magazines  
     

  Watch free videos online  
   

 

Register Practice Exams TechNotes Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Go Back   TechExams.net IT Certification Forums > Cisco > CCNA / CCENT
Reply
 
Thread Tools
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 30

Certifications: B.S. Computer Science, UCR; CCNA 2006; ICND1 2010
x5150 is on a distinguished road
Old 03-18-2010, 05:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
Default CCNA Kit Boson vs Cisco Press

Why the $100 difference? Both contain the Simulator software with labs and the tests. Your opinions in which teaches you more?

Boson CCNA Kit $279
ExSim, NetSim


CCNA 640-802 Exam Certification Library, Simulator Edition
Book $179.99

x5150 is offline   Reply With Quote

Login/register to remove this advertisement.
Senior Member
 
chrisone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 382

Certifications: A+,CCNA,CCNP, A.S. - Network Systems Administration
chrisone will become famous soon enough
Old 03-18-2010, 06:01 PM   #2 (permalink)

hmmm definitely odd, and to think of it the Boson option doesnt come with a book! its just the test exam and the simulator.

I would go for the Cisco Press. i believe it comes with the Boson test exams as well.



__________________
Network Engineer

2K10 Study Goals:
1.Cisco ASA Configuration (15% on hold)
2.Network Warrior (100%)
3.Wireshark University DVD's (45% on hold)
4.Wireshark & Ethereal Network Protocol Analyzer Toolkit (100%)
5.Network Mgmt: Accounting and Performance Strategies (35% on hold)
6.CCDA Official Cert guide (100%)


2K10 Cert Goals - CCDA/CCDP
^Changes all the time lol


Last edited by chrisone; 03-18-2010 at 06:04 PM.
chrisone is offline   Reply With Quote
was here.
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,639

tiersten is a splendid one to beholdtiersten is a splendid one to beholdtiersten is a splendid one to beholdtiersten is a splendid one to beholdtiersten is a splendid one to beholdtiersten is a splendid one to beholdtiersten is a splendid one to behold
Old 03-18-2010, 06:15 PM   #3 (permalink)

They're not the same simulator. I've used neither simulator so can't offer any opinions on it.

tiersten is offline   Reply With Quote
Member
 
ToddB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 54

Certifications: CCENT
ToddB is on a distinguished road
Old 03-18-2010, 07:03 PM   #4 (permalink)

I use the cisco one, I like it alot. You can install it on 4 pc's and if you want and search you can beat that price.

Total of 250 labs broken into both ICND1 and ICND2.
The ICND1 Including: I haven't looked at ICND2
  • Skill Builder
  • Part 1: Navigation and Administration
  • Part 2: LAN Switching
  • Part 3: IP Addressing, Routing, and WANs
  • Configuration Scenario
Part 1: Navigation and Administration
Part 2: LAN Switching
Part 3: IP Addressing, Routing, and WANs
  • Troubleshooting Scenario
  • Part 1: Troubleshooting Labs
I Think it will help and you'll like it. Amazon



__________________
goals 2010 ccna voice, 2011 ccvp

Phil 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

ToddB is offline   Reply With Quote
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 30

Certifications: B.S. Computer Science, UCR; CCNA 2006; ICND1 2010
x5150 is on a distinguished road
Old 03-18-2010, 07:07 PM   #5 (permalink)

going with Cisco Press on amazon for $125.

x5150 is offline   Reply With Quote
Senior Member
 
chrisone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 382

Certifications: A+,CCNA,CCNP, A.S. - Network Systems Administration
chrisone will become famous soon enough
Old 03-18-2010, 08:45 PM   #6 (permalink)

great choice my friend!



__________________
Network Engineer

2K10 Study Goals:
1.Cisco ASA Configuration (15% on hold)
2.Network Warrior (100%)
3.Wireshark University DVD's (45% on hold)
4.Wireshark & Ethereal Network Protocol Analyzer Toolkit (100%)
5.Network Mgmt: Accounting and Performance Strategies (35% on hold)
6.CCDA Official Cert guide (100%)


2K10 Cert Goals - CCDA/CCDP
^Changes all the time lol

chrisone is offline   Reply With Quote
Member
 
ToddB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 54

Certifications: CCENT
ToddB is on a distinguished road
Old 03-19-2010, 10:38 AM   #7 (permalink)

I signed up for a amazon credit card and save $30, but thats your choice.



__________________
goals 2010 ccna voice, 2011 ccvp

Phil 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

ToddB is offline   Reply With Quote
Bookmarks
Go Back TechExams.net IT Certification Forums > Cisco > CCNA / CCENT
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT. The time now is 07:01 AM.

 
 
Featured Sponsors

TrainSignal - “Hands On” computer training for IT professionals. Network+ Training, MCSE, Cisco & more! Visit Train Signal’s free training site to get loads of Free Computer Training, videos, articles and practice exams.

Preplogic - Sign up now to get Unlimited Access to PrepLogic's entire video training library. Enjoy open access to Microsoft Server 2008, CCNA, CISSP®, PMP and many more. Get Unlimited Access

 

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0
TechExams.net © 2002 - 2010