A lot of my pals have asked me about the best GMAT preparation around, so here goes. My strength is and has always been Verbal, and I am an average math bloke. For GMAT structure, I would trust the Official Guide OR the official GMAC Website. However, for preparation here is my list of books/material, in order of fondness (call it quality if you like :)).
1) Manhattan GMAT Online Tests - Cost me $40 but is by far the best/toughest material I have solved. It's strategies and study guides are simply amazing because they focus on content (what) rather than style/tips/tricks (how).
2) Official Guide Book - It's the official thing and pretty close to the real exam, but it's Math is way easier than the real exam.
3) Princetons Review Book - This is an excellent (rather, the best) book to get going. Math & Verbal tips are very useful.
4) Kaplan GMAT Book - I liked this book but found it a bit harder than the actual stuff.
Apart from this, you could use Kaplan 800 but personally I think it's not as hard as they say it is. The one thing I want everyone to go through is the Manhattan GMAT Strategy Annex, I'd give it 100/100 for it's content & theory. Also, there is a lot of free material on the Internet (search 'GMAT' at www.esnips.com), but I'd say the above material is more than sufficient.
A note - Like my PR instructor says, the GMAT is an erratic exam - anything can happen, so be mentally prepared to fail, while still being optimistic and positive about your chances.
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