--- product_id: 16419089 title: "Inside the Machine: An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture" price: "361 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16419089-inside-the-machine-an-illustrated-introduction-to-microprocessors-and-computer store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Inside the Machine: An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture **Price:** 361 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Inside the Machine: An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture - **How much does it cost?** 361 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16419089-inside-the-machine-an-illustrated-introduction-to-microprocessors-and-computer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Computers perform countless tasks ranging from the business critical to the recreational, but regardless of how differently they may look and behave, they're all amazingly similar in basic function. Once you understand how the microprocessor—or central processing unit (CPU)—works, you'll have a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all modern computing. Inside the Machine , from the co-founder of the highly respected Ars Technica website, explains how microprocessors operate—what they do and how they do it. The book uses analogies, full-color diagrams, and clear language to convey the ideas that form the basis of modern computing. After discussing computers in the abstract, the book examines specific microprocessors from Intel, IBM, and Motorola, from the original models up through today's leading processors. It contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available (online or in print) on Intel’s latest processors: the Pentium M, Core, and Core 2 Duo. Inside the Machine also explains technology terms and concepts that readers often hear but may not fully understand, such as "pipelining," "L1 cache," "main memory," "superscalar processing," and "out-of-order execution." Includes discussion of: –Parts of the computer and microprocessor –Programming fundamentals (arithmetic instructions, memory accesses, control flow instructions, and data types) –Intermediate and advanced microprocessor concepts (branch prediction and speculative execution) –Intermediate and advanced computing concepts (instruction set architectures, RISC and CISC, the memory hierarchy, and encoding and decoding machine language instructions) –64-bit computing vs. 32-bit computing –Caching and performance Inside the Machine is perfect for students of science and engineering, IT and business professionals, and the growing community of hardware tinkerers who like to dig into the guts of their machines. Review: Very good introduction and overview - I liked the simplicity in the book. It is very easy to read and understand things written on it. I classify the book as introductory level in computer architecture giving an overview on the today's microprocessors. I would recommend it for those who want to learn something about microprocessors on their own, outside the class or want to read some brief details about the most current microprocessors (i.e. Core 2 Duo) or architectural comparison between different microarchitectures (i.e. IBM and Intel cores). I don't think that the book is good as a text book for computer architecture. Instead I would recommend the Hennessy and Patterson "Computer Architecture - Quantitative Approach" I personelly enjoyed reading this book. Review: A know all about computers made easy - I cannot say too many good things about the dealer and this book to do it justice, it is written in such a way that even a beginner will leave knowing all of the inner workings of the computer, it also gives the reader historical information that is both interesting and educational, the book consists of written material, diagrams and photos, which when combined makes it easy to learn a lot about the computer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #371,619 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Computer Hardware Design #25 in PC Hardware #56 in Computer Hardware Design & Architecture | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 124 Reviews | ## Images ![Inside the Machine: An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s0iAUsKHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good introduction and overview *by F***V on October 15, 2007* I liked the simplicity in the book. It is very easy to read and understand things written on it. I classify the book as introductory level in computer architecture giving an overview on the today's microprocessors. I would recommend it for those who want to learn something about microprocessors on their own, outside the class or want to read some brief details about the most current microprocessors (i.e. Core 2 Duo) or architectural comparison between different microarchitectures (i.e. IBM and Intel cores). I don't think that the book is good as a text book for computer architecture. Instead I would recommend the Hennessy and Patterson "Computer Architecture - Quantitative Approach" I personelly enjoyed reading this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A know all about computers made easy *by M***. on January 15, 2017* I cannot say too many good things about the dealer and this book to do it justice, it is written in such a way that even a beginner will leave knowing all of the inner workings of the computer, it also gives the reader historical information that is both interesting and educational, the book consists of written material, diagrams and photos, which when combined makes it easy to learn a lot about the computer ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but dated *by A***N on September 27, 2024* In attempting to get a more readable introduction to the hardware side of computers I picked up this book alongside Patterson and Hennessey. It is certainly easier to digest than a textbook but it is now outdated on the material in the later chapters so am not sure if its really worth it after 2/3 the way through the book. It certainly gives a great perspective on Intel and some ARM architectures as well as the various trade offs the engineers considered when designing as well as the general preference from marketing teams for clock speed maximization over better pipelined designs. For learning about the hardware specifications of modern RISC CPUs this is a good book. Mainly focusing on Intel designs and their evolution as well as ARM and Apple later one gets a thorough readable introduction to late 90s and early 2000s hardware engineering. This book is now dated and has not been revised with a new edition and so the latter part of the book is of increasingly less value but for the basics of things like the fetch decode cycle I think this book will serve the more casual reader well. For a more comprehensive textbook one should look elsewhere as those, being classroom based, will get naturally revised over time. I do like this book but prefer, But How do it Work, as an alternative introduction to the hardware side of computers from the ground up. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16419089-inside-the-machine-an-illustrated-introduction-to-microprocessors-and-computer](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16419089-inside-the-machine-an-illustrated-introduction-to-microprocessors-and-computer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*