Wondering if we will ever see an offline mode for the web app on Chromebooks? Is it a possibility?
I'm thinking not, because it is basically an internet web page app that accesses the resources from the Logos servers instead of local. The mobile apps have the option to download the resources, but they are full apps and not just an interface.
I could be wrong and incomplete, so we'll wait for some official answers. [:)]
I am wondering the same, I currently use a Macbook but do most things in the Chrome browsre. When I'm travelling around Africa, I'm nervous about losing such an expensive machine. If the offline option was there then I would probably switch to a Chromebook when I travel.
An offline mode is not planned at this time.
Wondering if we will ever see an offline mode for the web app on Chromebooks? Is it a possibility? I am wondering the same, I currently use a Macbook but do most things in the Chrome browsre. When I'm travelling around Africa, I'm nervous about losing such an expensive machine. If the offline option was there then I would probably switch to a Chromebook when I travel.
What would you expect or desire to see in offline support? Access to selected documents and resources?
Wondering if we will ever see an offline mode for the web app on Chromebooks? Is it a possibility? I am wondering the same, I currently use a Macbook but do most things in the Chrome browsre. When I'm travelling around Africa, I'm nervous about losing such an expensive machine. If the offline option was there then I would probably switch to a Chromebook when I travel. What would you expect or desire to see in offline support? Access to selected documents and resources?
Hi Phil
Basically , the problem with using a Chromebook is that it might drop off line at any time. This is especially true when moving around in Africa. It is especially annoying when it does so in the middle of a sermon!
So, I would propose an offline mode similar to google docs and Kindle. You could individually select resources to be pinned or made available offline. I would also suggest some level of functionality when offline. note taking and highlighting (obviously not yet implemented) could be available when offline and sync when reconnected. This one would be especially useful when flying.
I am quite attracted to the idea of using a Chromebook on trips because it's only a $200 loss if the worst happens and my expensive macbook is spared the rough and tumble of missionary life, thereby retaining its re-sale value.. The lack of offline functionality means it is not possible at the moment.
Thanks
John
I'm still a little confused by your request. As I look at it we have:
Why would I want the web app offline rather than using a mobile app?
Read books which had been selected to download in advance. Not my whole library. Search within the book. (Inline Search) Search within downloaded books. (library wide but downloaded only) Highlight within the books. View and edit my notes files. See interlinear bible's properly click through to my top prioritized lexicons which would also be downloaded. continue a reading plan.
Most (if not all) of these features are available in the Android mobile app which two customers have said can be installed on the Chromebook (https://community.logos.com/forums/t/119237.aspx). This scenario is unsupported by Faithlife but I figured I would pass it along.
