KingNeed iBible Pro: Yes, it really is an e-Bible
Tags: calendar, pda, speaker, bible
Here's something you don't see every day, to put it mildly. Despite the 'i' in the product name, it's not from Apple -- it's an electronic Bible reader and PDA. No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Someone has indeed invented such a device.
The Chinese-made gadget isn't particularly remarkable to look at, and has most of the functions a normal PDA would. Running specially written software rather than Windows Mobile or Palm OS, it comes with a stylus for you to operate everything via the 81mm (3.2-inch) touchscreen.
It has contacts, task and calendar info, which you can sync with Outlook or Google Calendar, plus it can play MP3s, AVI videos and display pictures. There are USB, miniSD and 3.5mm earphone sockets, with up to 4GB of memory built-in, depending on the version. A cool app lets you draw on the screen and attach an audio recording to your scribblings.
Then it all gets a little freaky. The real point of this PDA is the Bible. It comes loaded with two different versions of the Old and New Testaments, which are fully indexed -- just tap a word from an alphabetised list to see the relevant verse.
A 'wisdoms' button gives you selected important quotes from the Bible, and the text to speech function means you can simply listen to the verse if you so wish through the built-in speaker. It sounds a little odd -- imagine a clipped sat-nav-style voice saying 'In. The beginning. There. Was...' and you'll see what I mean.
It's aimed at older people, so KingNeed has made it easy to adjust the size of the text if you find it hard to read. The company is making them now, and it reckons they will cost around $190 (£95) in stores. We won't hold our breaths for a UK release. -Jason Jenkins
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AnonymousTue 5 February, 2008 10:58pm
I want one for the scribble function. Once again where do we get one?
AnonymousWed 5 March, 2008 4:24pm
I live in london uk where can I get one?
AnonymousFri 14 March, 2008 12:27am
All I can find are suppliers, meaning "CASE" purchases. Where can I buy a single unit? Thanx, Marty
AnonymousTue 25 March, 2008 12:52pm
IS there any chance for London
AnonymousMon 5 May, 2008 1:31pm
I am looking for a "kingneed ibible software" because my ibible is requesting me to instal one on my pc
AnonymousMon 30 June, 2008 8:10pm
I just got my iBible model TB-003 this June 2008 for my birthday from my wife and children. I love it, the bad news is the screen got broken in my work bag is there some where I can have it fixed or upgrade to a newer iBible. I really like the color version, what is the cost.
AnonymousFri 4 July, 2008 10:10am
im Eric from Ghana this ibible is good it helps me alot,but im having a problem and is for about three weeks now the bible is not function can u people help me.everything in it works good except the bible.
AnonymousSat 26 July, 2008 1:54pm
When is this Kingneed IBible coming to the market.
How can I become a distributor?
AnonymousWed 30 July, 2008 2:19am
please contact CLC bookstore in UK
AnonymousFri 1 August, 2008 12:11am
I live in london where can I get it
AnonymousSat 2 August, 2008 2:13am
Free phone order number in UK: 0800 373 755
AnonymousFri 22 August, 2008 10:10am
the ibible is very good, Iam using [BTOO2 NOW MY NEED IS BTOO1 FOR SALE PLEASE SEND THE PRICE OF BTOO1 AND BTOO2 I WILL ORDER UPTO 100 EACH.
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AnonymousWed 17 September, 2008 3:10am
Free phone order number in US: 888-713-2146
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AnonymousMon 4 February, 2008 10:16pm
how does ibible work and i want know how it work and i want one and where do i get from can you people tell me