Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Great book, even for non-Xbox owners

I'm not much into video games, and don't even own an Xbox - so why did I buy this book? It is simply, one of the best guides to understanding modern electronics at a practical level. The book covers a wide range of topics, from how to solder (and de-solder!) surface mount components, to high speed signaling, to the ethics of reverse engineering. It also tells a wonderful story about how a determined individual with a few hundred dollars worth of tools can defeat the efforts a billion dollar corporation to keep its secrets. A great read for anybody who owns a soldering iron.