This is a paper back "bible" for buying PC hardware of any type.You can read it at home and highlight or otherwise note your favorite choices. Then, when you are making your purchase(s) it is small and light enough to take along with you to help with your decision(s). From monitors to modems Mr.& Mrs. Thompson take you by the hand to advise and offer expert opinions in terms anyone will find easy to understand. The book is well written and is a must have for anyone buying computer hardware for a personal pc.