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Parallax Company book???

RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
edited 2011-05-14 16:57 in General Discussion
Has anyone seen this book before? I'm curious what is covered in it......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130445370446&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Comments

  • Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
    edited 2011-05-13 13:16
    That company is just publishing Wiki articles. It's not a real book.
  • RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
    edited 2011-05-13 13:24
    It is vague about the content of the articles and if they are the ones creating the Wiki entries used in the book. Seems like a lot (around $60 US) just for a copy of a bunch of content that is already probably online......
  • wjsteelewjsteele Posts: 697
    edited 2011-05-13 13:29
    Yes... it's just a scam!
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2011-05-13 13:38
    Probably not printed until you order.
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2011-05-13 14:35
    I don't think any 72 page book would be worth $60.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2011-05-13 15:21
    Microcontrolled wrote: »
    I don't think any 72 page book would be worth $60.
    I've never heard of anyone getting scammed on Ebay. </sarcasm>
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2011-05-13 19:57
    Maybe I'll pick up a copy.
    That way I'll get a chance to finally understand what goes on here?...
    -Matt
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2011-05-13 20:01
    I am interested, Please tell me more...
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2011-05-13 20:29
    Matt Gilliland wrote: »
    Maybe I'll pick up a copy.
    That way I'll get a chance to finally understand what goes on here?...
    -Matt

    I have a copy in my office, Matt. Don't spend any money on this book.

    Ken Gracey
  • bsnutbsnut Posts: 521
    edited 2011-05-13 20:50
    Looks interesting. I wondering if this book is available from any other place than eBay? The book that I have is the "Programming and Customizing the Propeller microcontroller" which is written by the guys at Parallax.
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2011-05-14 06:47
    Read the entire book for FREE here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax,_Inc._%28company%29
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2011-05-14 15:57
    That doesn't look like 70's pages online to me...

    Hmm.. Me thinks I'll have to find Ken's copy of this book next week and take a peek.

    OBC
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2011-05-14 16:13
    At least they are honest: "High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA".

    If you want them to print it and ship it go ahead.

    I would recommend against it.
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2011-05-14 16:57
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    That doesn't look like 70's pages online to me...

    The first 65 pages is the disclaimer of liability.
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