Version 1.0.0.0 available for Bible!
• Added support for offline reading
• Added reading view setting for preferred Bible
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Thank you Scott!!
"If myth is ideology in narrative form, then scholarship is myth with footnotes." B. Lincolm 1999.
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Just tried it: nice! Thanks for the work. Looking forward to more
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Awesome thank you for the update...
Forgive my ignorance, but is there a way to save the books to the sdCard? If this is done through a WinRT setting I am not finding it, but if it is a future setting for Bible! then I will patiently wait.
Thank You Scott.
Chris~
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Forgive my ignorance, but is there a way to save the books to the sdCard?
This is not supported by the current version.
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Not to sound needy but its been a month since the last update. I keep checking the store for an update... Its killing me!!! Must have updates!
But in all seriousness I really appreciate the work you guys are doing on this. Using the offline support almost daily, I can't thank you enough. Without it my Surface would be a little less useful.
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I keep checking the store for an update...
We're really glad to hear you like the app... but the bad news is that updates won't be as frequent now that 1.0.0.0 is out. We're still waiting to see if Windows tablet UI gets enough traction to warrant a larger investment.
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We're really glad to hear you like the app... but the bad news is that updates won't be as frequent now that 1.0.0.0 is out. We're still waiting to see if Windows tablet UI gets enough traction to warrant a larger investment.
I'll take whatever I can get! 1.0 has most of what I really need on the go anyway. (Notes would be nice, but I am not in any hurry.)
Thanks again.
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Just started using the Logos app yesterday. I have an Asus Vivotab Smart (Atom processor w/real Windows 8, not RT). I have also used The Word and e-Sword for many years. I've been "coveting" Logos for quite a while but haven't been able to justify the cost relative to my needs and these other offerings. When I got my tablet I was able to install e-Sword but not happy with the performance and UI experience on a tablet. Considered the Olive Tree Bible+ app but by the time I add up what I would want to purchase as resources the cost is prohibitive (for me). Desperately hoping that this offering will expand/improve.
One immediate question I have is as to whether I can purchase add-ons for the app. For example, I'd like to purchase the NET Bible from Logos but haven't been able to figure out whether this will be added someone to resources available for the app or how to do that. Any guidance would be deeply appreciated.
Regards,
Jim Cakalic
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Hi Jim - and welcome to the forums
One immediate question I have is as to whether I can purchase add-ons for the app.
You can purchase resources on the Logos website - http://www.logos.com/products- and, assuming the resource are mobile-enabled they will be viewable within your library in the app.
For example, I'd like to purchase the NET Bible from Logos but haven't been able to figure out whether this will be added someone to resources available for the app or how to do that
So, as an example, the NET Bible is available and the information on the product page shows it runs on mobile
This is a resource I own and, as you can see, it is available to me in the app
Hope this clarifies things - if not, please post back
Graham
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As I understand it, he is using the full version of windows on his Windows OS 8 tablet (the same OS running on desktop machines). When you purchase books they generally automatically download within a few minutes of restarting the APP, alternatively you can always enter "Update Now" in the command Bubble next to tools at the top of the Logos window.
-Dan
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Hi Dan
As I understand it, he is using the full version of windows on his Windows OS 8 tablet (the same OS running on desktop machines).
True - but I assumed (from the post being in this forum) that the question related to the Windows Store app.
In ether case, the NET resource will be available[:)]
Graham
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Thanks for the off line support. Obviously being able to see Bible references in pop up windows will be a great advance. Looking forward to more features but understand the business decision you are making.
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Thanks! Loving the app so far. Would love to see notes functionality added to the app
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Scott,
Any chance of getting the option to turn off the red text. I dislike it on principle and also find it harder to read.
Thanks
Ken
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Any chance of getting the option to turn off the red text. I dislike it on principle and also find it harder to read.
We have created a case for this. Thanks for the feedback.
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I recently bought an Asus VivoTab Smart, partly for the ability to run the desktop version of Logos on a tablet (which seemed pretty cool to me). Having discovered this app, I plan to use it as well - when all I want to do is read one of my Logos resources. I can do that in this app now, but the one thing I'd like to see soon is a table of contents, or something like that, to make it easier to find a specific chapter or section. Otherwise, I can use the desktop software for any serious Bible study. Make this a good reading app, and I'm golden! Thanks.
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The only reason I hung on to my iPad so long was because of the reading plan feature in the Logos app. It's so much easier to read with a tablet than a laptop. I know you can use Biblia on a tablet, but that is clunky and difficult to use with touch, and requires an internet connection.
Can you guys pllllllease add the reading plans to the Windows store app? Just that feature, and then you can call it quits after that, okay? (Insert shameless groveling here.
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A tough thing. I would never consider buying a Surface or Win8 Metro based tablet w/o good Bible apps, but most Bible software makers are waiting to see if it "gains traction" which means it won't in the Bible community. chicken/egg situation for MS and they should go after devs interested and already invested and offer them incentives to advance their apps to make the tablet compelling.
Dr. Kevin Purcell, Director of Missions
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If less frequent means there will still be some updates, I'll suggest two features:
I'm currently using Windows 8 on a non-touch laptop. I use Logos 5 as my primary Bible software, but I'd like to be able to use the Logos Windows Store app for basic reading of journal articles or books. It does not need to be as fully featured as the iOS app for this, but it does need two things. First and foremost access to the resources' table of contents. Also, it would be helpful to be able to pin individual resources to the Start screen (this functionality exists in the Kindle and OliveTree apps).
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+1 request for more development on the Windows store app! I use a Surface Pro as my only device, and would love to be able to bring it with me to church for note-taking, lookup, etc. Right now, however, the v1.0 app doesn't quite fit the bill.
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+1 request for more development on the Windows store app! I use a Surface Pro as my only device, and would love to be able to bring it with me to church for note-taking, lookup, etc. Right now, however, the v1.0 app doesn't quite fit the bill.
Brad, I agree that the Win8 APP isn't developed far enough for the use you specify. However, the Logos5 program works beautifully on a Surface Pro. I take mine to church and small group each time I go.
Making Disciples! Logos Ecosystem = LogosMax on Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (Win11), Android app on tablet, FSB on iPhone & iPad mini, Proclaim (Proclaim Remote on Fire Tablet).
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My Devotionals do not update to the current date when I open Bible! How can I fix it so that it goes to the current date?
Thomas
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I have the same tablet and would do the same except my library is too big. I wish there was a way to choose the book that you could use on a tablet....
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Try using the Locator bar or Table of contents. It really works quite well. Check out this video I made recently.
Here's a video to show the performance of Logos 5 on my VivoTab Smart Win 8 Tablet AND some tips on using Logos 5 on a touch device. I am really impressed on how "touch friendly" the software is. I don't think it would take much to make it truly shine.)
(Sorry about the quality. I took it on a camera rather than by a screen capture so the touch features could be seen.)
Here's the video link...
Logos5-Win8Tablet from David Saylor on Vimeo.
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My last post was in regards to
Mark Nolette "the one thing I'd like to see soon is a table of contents, or something like that, to make it easier to find a specific chapter or section. Otherwise, I can use the desktop software for any serious Bible study.". However NOW I'm thinking he meant the Windows RT Logos App. Sorry.0 -
Logos5-Win8Tablet from David Saylor on Vimeo.
Nice, David. Looks like the tablet is easy to use, responds quickly, and navigates fairly easily even by touch.
Pastor, North Park Baptist Church
Bridgeport, CT USA
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Try using the Locator bar or Table of contents. It really works quite well. Check out this video I made recently.
Here's a video to show the performance of Logos 5 on my VivoTab Smart Win 8 Tablet AND some tips on using Logos 5 on a touch device. I am really impressed on how "touch friendly" the software is.
Thanks David. Your video highlights a possible work around for a problem with L5 on Win8 tablets that was discussed here - http://community.logos.com/forums/p/57269/479212.aspx#479212
Making Disciples! Logos Ecosystem = LogosMax on Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (Win11), Android app on tablet, FSB on iPhone & iPad mini, Proclaim (Proclaim Remote on Fire Tablet).
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Here's a video to show the performance of Logos 5 on my VivoTab Smart Win 8 Tablet AND some tips on using Logos 5 on a touch device. I am really impressed on how "touch friendly" the software is. I don't think it would take much to make it truly shine.)
Yeah...but what do you loose on battery life?
I want a decent feature set on a more nimble app for reading.
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I tried to follow David's example and placed a full installation of Logos 5 on a microSD card on my Surface Pro. However, I found the performance to be excruciatingly slow--really too slow to use on a regular basis.
It would be nice if the executable file could run from the main SSD hard drive while the book titles were stored on the microSD. I think that might be a good compromise to get a bit more speed without using up all the room on these small hard drives. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a way to do this.
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