Reviewed on 2021-05-16T21:20:36
Hooks you with easy subscription, but makes it a hassle to unsubscribe.
Fraudulent book summaries on Packtpub
Reviewed on 2021-04-19T12:28:42
I bought a book from Packtpub called Machine Learning in Excel. The summary and book chapters imply that the chapters are about using Machine learning via Excel.
When I got the book,it actually turned out that of the 10 chapters out of the total of 12, the first 10 were about using statistical calculations in Excel using the built in Math function libraries. Nothing about Machine learning. I could have learned that from Excel Help.
When I contacted Packtpub about a refund they said the summary stated what the book was about and can't refund the payment for the ebook. Which is complete nonsense, since the summary and chapter gudes talk about machine learning incessantly but are about excel functions.
This is fraudulent advertising when they sell books which are not what they claim to be at pretty big prices.
Now customer service is not responding to me.read more
Best price/quality edu portal on the market
Reviewed on 2021-04-08T09:31:01
Support is slow but very detailed.Materials are ok not superb but for 5 euro a month it is best on themarket comparing price and quality of learning content offered.Mostly used for online books and quick video sessions.Materials are not very detailed talking about videos.Books are well organized and intuitive made.Overall 4 of 5 starts in my opinion.Very positive experience for starters experied users will probably find a drawback for beginners this place is perfect.5 EURO A MONTH and they complaining "about materials".THe company is legit based in England not some teens in garage.I do not get the point why people are complaining.If 5 euro a month is expensive for quite brand new material then get a on e on one teacher for 25 euro an hour.Simply as that.read more
The quality of the material
Reviewed on 2021-04-05T16:57:47
The quality of the material is quite bad
Got the 5$/ month for 5 months.
Started with a book in its third edition and it has simple math mistakes {8/(21+8+36)does NOT equal 133} and overly complicated explanations in some cases and blatantly skipping where deductions came from in others.
Went onto another book and the code examples cannot be simply copied and pasted as the indentation (this was for python) was wrong AND it used " instead of '.
Tried a video clip and so far haven't picked up glaring issues but the explanations (though not essential to the course) of how things work is not accurate.
Though, for 5$ I can jump to any topic, and just keep an eye out for silly mistakes like these, but for serious learners starting off learning coding I'd recommend you look elsewhere.read more
Chaos reigns at Packt! Be cautious
Reviewed on 2021-03-31T14:33:32
I tried to renew my subscription ... the PayPal route ended with a 404 error, page not found on packt.com but AFTER I had authorized the transaction with PayPal,now I need to check. Then gave a card which seemed to work, but only after a couple of minutes with confusing messages on the website.
Their app on Android simply does not work with their books. I cannot scroll down the page or move to the next page on my up-to-date Samsung S6 lite. The site works OK (more or less) using the Chrome browser.
Their contact form end in a failed communication message that referes to "failed authentication" but no authentication was involved in filling it out.
Their phone number (in UK 0121 265 6484) only reaches their automated call director, which directs you to endless ringing, no human picks up.
Altogether consistent with the other bad reviews I read here; sadly I have given my payment.read more
I ordered a book that almost never came
Reviewed on 2021-02-28T01:49:33
I ordered a book, Jan 31st and the book was in process for almost a month. Nine emails later and a PayPal dispute,I got my money back, and throughout the emails, one of the folks placed a second order which arrived yesterday. The other rep said I can place the order again and had no clue about the second-order, and the other representative had no clue about the PayPal dispute. No one at the company checks finances with PayPal as they don't respond to conflicts and PayPal finds in your favor by default, thankfully. I will NEVER order a boom from this company again. Luckily it was free, but I earned it with the hassle and work I had put into the order and the entire process...read more
Reviewed on 2021-02-16T16:16:01
Can't delete credit card information!
Can't delete the account!
Didn't notify before taking apayment!read more
Reviewed on 2021-02-06T17:21:20
Bought few coding courses with humble bundle but noticed after purchase that all the courses were few years old and the there have been so many updates that the information is already old.I have no use for React books and videos about class components. There is so many of sites like these that sell online courses with outdated materialread more