dsp

DSP Primer
$79.95
Okay, what does that mean? There are the classics - Oppenheimer, Antoniou (all math, little code). At the other end of the scale is this book. I still need it 2-5 times a year. Middle ground is the Embree book - combo of theory and code. I find stuff in this book (and code), which is not covered anywhere. DSP folks - add this to your collection. It cost me $100 bucks at the time I bought it. For $25 - you are getting a steal.

Embedded Image Processing on the TMS320C6000 DSP: Examples in Code Composer Studio and MATLAB
$159.00
There are many great examples of basic image processing techniques in this book. Topics like Image Filtering, Edge Detection and also some Wavelets. There is both theory and detailed examples which really helps when trying to get the DSP in a symbiotic relationship with Matlab, CodeComposer Studio and MS Visual Studio.

There is a logical flow in how information is presented. First a basic description of the algorithm. Second some Matlab or pseudo-code. Then third he describes exactly how to implement it on the c6x dsp. Not only are there implementation details but also interfacing explanation for both Matlab and Visual Studio.

Overall this is an excellent book for getting a project up and running in a timely fashion.

Pioneer Car DEQ7600 DIN Digital Signal Processor and 15-Band Digital Graphic Equalizer
$330.00
Prior to my recent purchase of the above I had had installed a SONY Graphic Equalizer, but with time it died and I had to get a replacement.
After much search I came up with Pioneer's product above and had it installed.

As a product and as far as performance is concerned, it is a magnificent product..as was my Sony.Unfortunately it's graphic display is well below what I had expected it to be, especially when compared with my Sony.
The bars are of only one pale green or light blue color which in the sunlight it is difficult at best to see.
Whereas the SONY had bright yellows and reds and blues that were easily seen in all types of lights. Unfortunately SONY does not make Graphic Equalizer's like the model I had, or I certainly would have bought it instead.

It is a bit of a dissapointment to see such a PLAIN display for such a fine unit.
JP

Understanding Digital Signal Processing (2nd Edition)
$99.99
Unlike a lot of positive comments about this book, I found it terribly difficult to underestand! There are things that have been over explained (that bores you to death) and things that do not have any/little explanations (things that I always had problem underestanding them)! What sort of begginers book is this?!