It’s a great idea for those seeking God’s guidance via handheld devices: California-based start-up BiblePlayer is offering free downloads of the Bible for use with Apple Computer’s iPod.
The brainchild of Los Angeles-based programmer Pablo Mendigochea, BiblePlayer offers three different text versions of the Bible that can be read on the iPod’s screen using the device’s “Notes” function. The company also markets a deluxe version of the product, which features MP3 audio readings of the Bible on CD-ROM for $29. Either product can be used with any third- or fourth-generation iPod.
An interesting point raised:
Combining the use of the iPod with the Bible highlights the gadget’s potential as a conduit for e-books. Digital books have long been eyed as a potential market for growth, but they have largely failed to catch on. Despite the relatively small amount of screen space available for reading text via Notes, Mendigochea believes that people are ready to embrace the iPod as an instrument for viewing e-books.
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