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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada
Posts: 820
Certifications: Bachelor of Business (MIS), DIT (Networking). Certification(s): Superman. Working towards CEO.  |
 Do you study from ebooks or paper books? The title should cover it, but I'm wondering how many people study from ebooks vs. from actual paper books. For a while I enjoyed ebooks, but slowly I'm missing reading a book on the couch rather than staring at the monitor for hours  I guess I'm getting old!__________________ Blaming tfosorciM | ||
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| Riddled with phlebitis  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 434
Certifications: A+, Network+, 70-270, 70-290, 70-291, MCSA |
I honestly tried, but I found it too easy to get bored and alt-tab out to something else. With a paper book, I don't have that temptation or at least it's not readily available. | ||
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| Cisco Aficionado  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 4,656
Certifications: CCNA-CCNP-CCIP  |
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Same here. I only use ebooks to study at work or on the road so I don't have to lug the physical books with me. When I do use an ebook I usually disconnect my internet connection to fight the urge to browse the internet. I want to give one of the ebook readers a try, but I'll wait until the price goes down a bit on those. __________________ An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. | |||
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| BOFH - Network Division Join Date: Aug 2008
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I have a very large collection of pdf's, but I only resort to them as reference material when there's something I need to know and I don't have the dead tree on hand. If I'm studying on purpose, it's always with a dead tree. | ||
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| Security Nut  Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York
Posts: 780
Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, MCP, MCSA 2K3, CCENT, CCNA |
I agree with the others...I just like the feeling of having the book rather then a PDF...although I too have a insane collection of pdfs which I reference alot. __________________ 2010 Goals {MCSE, LPIC-1/2, RHCT} 293 - 95% | 294 - 10% | 298 - 15% CCNA:S - 80% | SNRS - 0% | SNAF - 0% | IPS - 0% LPIC 101 - 90% | LPIC 102 - 60% | RHCE - 50% Secnut.blogspot.com | 10,000 Page Challenge SELECT * FROM users WHERE have_a_clue > 0; | ||
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| Cisco Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 4,656
Certifications: CCNA-CCNP-CCIP |
Not necessarily an ebook I guess, but I do A LOT of studying off of the Cisco Docs online. That would be way to much crap to print out on paper. __________________ An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. | ||
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| Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 143
Certifications: Network Administration student at HTC, currently working on CCENT/CCNA |
Depends, I prefer to read the real paper book. But if its something I might have to lab out a ebook would be easier, in some ways... Also I agree with paper, your not tempted to get sidetracked with other windows opened up. __________________ Started a forum for networking students, its new and needs people! http://netadminstudents.zxq.net/phpBB3/ HTC students encouraged to join | ||
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 382
Certifications: A+,CCNA,CCNP, A.S. - Network Systems Administration |
I do both, mainly i prefer paper and at work i use pdf, so it looks like im working  lol__________________ 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 | ||
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| Certification Consultant Forum Admin  Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Surf City USA
Posts: 6,430
Certifications: CISSP, SSCP, CWSP, CWNA, CWTS, Security+, Server+, Network+, A+, DHTI+, PDI+, MSIT InfoSec (CNSS 4011, 4013) |
I prefer paper because I can high-lite pertinent facts as I am reading and that seems to help reinforce the information in my mind. Ebooks are good for searching for specific information. __________________ Moderator of the InfoSec, CWNP, IT Jobs, Virtualization, Java, and Microsoft Developers forums at www.techexams.net Blog: www.techexams.net/blogs/jdmurray LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdmurray Twitter: www.twitter.com/jdmurray | ||
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada
Posts: 820
Certifications: Bachelor of Business (MIS), DIT (Networking). Certification(s): Superman. Working towards CEO. |
Sometimes I read part of the ebooks onscreen and print other parts. I've got a good laser printer, but given it's expensive to replace the cartridge, I only print the heavy reading portion. Today I went to my local PC store and it costs me $45 to refill the cartridge giving me 2000 pages. Not too bad. __________________ Blaming tfosorciM | ||
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| Cisco Moderator  Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago
Posts: 8,569
Certifications: CCNP CCIP CCSP CCVP CCDP CCDA CCNA CS-CIPSS CS-CIPTDS CS-CIPTOS CS-CIPCSS CS-CFWS CS-CVPNS CS-CISecS ISSP 4013 4011 |
I'll read from either the book or my Kindle DX -- but when reviewing where I may be paging around I'll use the book. I may use either the Kindle or eBook to read any end of chapter questions and use the book if I need to look around for the answer. I usually take hand written notes first, so either the book or Kindle works fine for that. If there was a table or something in the book that would be useful in my notes, then I may copy from an eBook or do a screen print of the eBook while I'm typing up my notes. __________________  Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set!
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| Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth
Posts: 357
Certifications: MCSE, MCSA Messaging, A+, Server+ |
I am more comfortable with paper when it comes to reading. Just like what arwes said, the temptations are there when you are in front of your laptop and reading the pdf.... | ||
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| Member Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 31
Certifications: Comptia A+ ~ 70-271 MCP ~ 70-272 MCDST ~ 70-621 MCTS, MCITP:EST ~ 71-680 MCTS |
I use my Android phone to read my epubs and my my laptops for pdfs. But i do like having the paperbook they look good on my shelf. When i am at home i read from the paper book. Hoops | ||
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| scdidadm -L  Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 783
Certifications: B.Sc, SCSA 10, SCNA 10, SNIA SCSP, CCNA, Security+, Server+  |
At university, I always used paper books. Now I solely rely on e-Books for IT. Pleasure reading, which I do A LOT, I use paper books. __________________ My final Goals: Shell Scripting................. 30% Sun Cluster 3.2 .............. 75% RHCE ........................... 50% ITIL V3 Foundation.......... 90% PMP ............................. 0% SNIA SCSP ...................DONE | ||
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| Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK
Posts: 1,243
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Problem I find with with pdfs is you tend to collect a lot of them all covering similar subjects but from different authors. Thing with this is you end up reading about the same thing in several different ways and don't feel you have covered the topic until you have read them all. __________________ Kam. | ||
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edinburgh, UK
Posts: 2,233
Certifications: A+ , Network+, MCSA 2003, CCENT, CCNA. |
Paper all the way. Mainly due to issues looking at a stupid screen all day. Although i would prefer to use an e-reader due to environmental issues with paper being used. Plus the fact that it would save a ton of space and allow easy accessibility to a wider library on hand. However, i tested a few cisco pdfs on a friends sony e-reader and the diagrams did not scale well at all and the formatting became messed up. If this was not the case and the e-readers were a more sensible price then i would jump at the chance of one. i'll wait until the apple device comes out to see if theyve made any headway in that market but instinct tells me they wont be cheap from Stevie Jobs and co! __________________ Xbox Live: Bring It On CCNP: In progress : BCMSN - Completed Bsc (hons) Network Computing - 1st Class WIP: Msc advanced networking / CCNP | ||
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| He Hate Me  Join Date: Sep 2009
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e-books, although I alt-tab out a lot and get distracted. Take now for instance... __________________ A+/Net+/Sec+ MCSE:S/MCSE:M/MCITP:EA CCNA Up next for '10??? 70-680/70-284/70-285/70-647/70-649/640-802/70-659/70-669/70-693/70-662/70-663 | ||
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| ****Member  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,286
Certifications: MCITP: EA, MCSE 2003: Security, MCSA 2003: Security, MCTS, MCP, Linux+, Security+, Server+, A+   |
I prefer the paper route. Easier to curl up with in a corner. Just doesn't feel quite so friendly when you try that with an ebook. | ||
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 742
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ebooks. I have a HP 24 inch rotating monitor in portrait mode dedicated to just docs. with such a huge image I can use a wireless keyboard in my reclining chair and it is just as good as paper. I also have a eeepc netbook which is lighter than most books if I am not at home. I thought about a kindle but there is that color factor. __________________ Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of technology?... The Shadow DO | ||
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| Member  Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 315
Certifications: MCP (70-270 / 70-290), A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ |
Both. I usually try to purchase books that include a .PDF version on CD (Exam Cram / MS Press). I'll use the .PDF version at work, and use the book at home, traveling, waiting for my oil change, etc... __________________ "The labor is free, it's your attitude that costs $60 an hour." Work in Progress: 70-291 Cisco Academy CCNA Course I | ||
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 106
Certifications: MCP (70-270, 70-290, 70-291), MCSA (In progess) |
I mostly use paper. I study some from pdfs (as others have stated, mainly as a searchable reference), but after a full work day of staring at a computer monitor, my eyes can't take much more once I get home. | ||
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greenville SC
Posts: 2,821
Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, MCTS:70-680 |
I prefer a book since I am able to take it to bed or curl up in a chair with it. On the other hand I love the fact that most of my certification books come with it in PDF since I can search for what I am looking for with Adobe Reader. PDFs also come in real handy when you are searching through Mark Minasi's Mastering Windows 2003 book, honestly would you want to have to pull that thing off the shelf every time?  __________________ Current Academic Studies: B.S. in Information Technology Certification Path for 2010-2011: Project+ -> MCITP:EA Reading: 3,280 of 10,000 page goal for 2010 What I am reading: *Sybex: Project+ [100% finished] *MSPress: 70-640: Active Directory, Configuring [0% finished] *Secrets and Lies [40% finished] *Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins of the Internet [50% finished] | ||
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