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Halley's Bible Handbook
System Requirements: Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor; Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME or NT (works in XP as well); 32 MB of RAM; 14 MB of hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; VGA or higher resolution monitor; Pointer device; Printer.
Price: $24.99
Review: This classic best seller by Dr. Henry H. Halley is a part of the Zondervan Reference Software series and is compatible with other collections in the series. It includes the complete text along with the NIV and KJV. The text has been revised and updated to include the most current information. This software includes 90 color maps along with numerous graphs and charts located within the text, plus over 160 full-color images.
Halley's Bible Handbook is an excellent resource. However, Zondervan's interface isn't very user friendly. I found it quite difficult to navigate through the various features available and spent a significant amount of time in the "Help" window. Also, the scrolling wheel on your mouse doesn't function. This may seem like a small thing, but I rely heavily on it while scanning through documents in other programs. When looking at software, accessability and efficiency are important.
You can also get the print version with the NIV for $13.99 on amazon.com. You'll have to decide whether having this resource on your computer is really worth the 11 extra dollars.
Contact: Zondervan, 5300 Patterson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530. www.zondervan.com.
Ilumina: Interactive Bible and Encyclopedia
System Requirements: Windows 98 or above; DVD or CD-ROM
Price: $49.99
Review: Revolutionary, innovative, imaginary -- just a few words that come to mind after viewing this product. Ilumina is the first of its breed, and Tyndale publishers gathered an exceptional staff of artists and programmers to take on this ambitious task (They even have Alex Saviuk, 25-year veteran artist for Marvel and DC comics!). The content is excellent and the graphics superb!