Voice and Data Communications Handbook

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Summary: Best introductory communications text I've seen.
Review: This book is easily the best introduction to voice and data communications I've seen. I wish I had this when I first got into the business 10 years ago! Jargon isn't used until after it's introduced, text is plain and easy to read, and illustrations are clear and informative. My only quibbles are the index could be better, and a larger glossary would be very nice. Also, it's not quite as up to date as I had hoped it to be; for example, it talks about V.34 as a pending standard, and no mention is made at all of V.90. Nevertheless, at $65, this 900 page book is well worth the price.

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Summary: Informative and a good read
Review: This is a good book for people who are learning the basics of telecommunications for the first time. It is simple to read and becomes very interesting as you go along. Get this book ! I must say.

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Summary: Best introductory book I've seen
Review: This is easily the best introductory book I've run across. It covers a wide range of topics in a manner that is conversational rather than dry and boring. It's an easy read and they make some very complicated subject matter very easy to understand. I was constantly amazed at how the material sprang off the page. Some outstanding historical material as well -- excellent overview of where the phone system came from.

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Summary: Outstanding reference work
Review: This technical reference guide is an excellent tool for those data communications folks who have progressed to a level requiring a more intimate understanding of voice and classical telecommunication world. It also helps bridge the chasm for Telco engineers being forced into the Data world. Well written, easily understood examples, and thorough in its treatment of each subject category.

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Summary: Boring, full of redundant silly and unrealistic examples!!
Review: This was simply a waste of 65.0 plus tax. The book is so boring that I could not even read materials I was so eager to know about. In trying to explain concepts, the authors resort to one of the most boring approaches I have ever encountered. Is there a way to get my money back ?!!

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Summary: The book for anyone interested in Telephony!
Review: Truly, the most succinct book on voice and data published to date. A plethora of resources awaits the new-comer AND the technician to the vast field of voice and data applications.

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Summary: Everything you need to know about voice and data
Review: While this is a big fat book< almost a thousand pages, and not many pictures> this was a very easy read. Just about everything was covered in the voice and data world, anyone working in either field would have a good history and working knowledge what where we have been where we are and where we are going. The writing style was enjoyable entertaining and funny while keeping to the point, overviews where given followed by description of the technical with applied examples. Even the person makinf discisions on Voice or data issues would be well served to buy the book for the 1st 7 chapters alone, if you work on the engineering side I am sure you will continue to the end of the book. I liked this book so much I ordered his other book on Broadband.

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Summary: Everything you need to know about voice and data
Review: While this is a big fat book< almost a thousand pages, and not many pictures> this was a very easy read. Just about everything was covered in the voice and data world, anyone working in either field would have a good history and working knowledge what where we have been where we are and where we are going. The writing style was enjoyable entertaining and funny while keeping to the point, overviews where given followed by description of the technical with applied examples. Even the person makinf discisions on Voice or data issues would be well served to buy the book for the 1st 7 chapters alone, if you work on the engineering side I am sure you will continue to the end of the book. I liked this book so much I ordered his other book on Broadband.