4 classic films of the Film Noir genre and a bonus of 3 mysterious audiobooks.
Movies:
Detour- Tom Neal, Ann Savage. A must-see film for fans of film noir. Neal plays a drifter whose life descends into chaos when he picks up a beautiful hitchhiker.
D.O.A.- Edmond O'Brien plays an innocent man who learns he has been poisoned and only has a few days to live, in which he must discover who murdered him.Kansas City Confidential- John Payne stars as an Ex-con trying to make a clean start when he is framed for robbery and must find the real culprits to clear his name.
Too Late for Tears- Lizabeth Scott and Dan Duryea light up the screen in this classic about a ruthless woman and her husband who find a fortune in crime money and try to keep it.Audiobooks:
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
The Pit and The Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe
Wakefield by Nathaniel Hawthorne < Charlie Rose - Mossberg / Heilemann&Levy / Raddatz, Totenberg, Pooley, Arraf (June 29, 2007) >
price:$24.95
Charlie Rose, Inc.(2007-07-12)
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (The Mossberg segment Product evaluation of Apple's IPhone) Walter Mossberg ace technology reporter evaluates largely positively Apple's latest surprise, its IPhone. He in the course of this explains that Steven Jobs loves to surprise, bring the unexpected product to the world. Apple is riding high with Mackintosh, IPod and now IPhone. Mossberg gives us a chance to see the new highest resolution screen for a hand-held phone device. He says it was difficult at first but then in five days he mastered the virtual keyboard and was sending messages at an acceptable speed. He also explains the drawbacks of the phone including its connection with AT&T and reception in areas where that is not a prime server. Mossberg is sure of himself, articulate and quite humorless. Charlie Rose does his usual job of asking the right questions. I know nothing about IPhones or Pods do not own a hand- held device. But it was interesting for me to hear the way Mossberg talks and thinks. First, a discussion about Apple's iPhone with Walter Mossberg, principal technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal. || Next, another discussion about Apple's iPhone with John Heilemann, contributing editor of New York Magazine&Steven Levy, technology columnist for Newsweek. || Finally, Sunday on Friday, a review of the week's notable events and people with Martha Raddatz of ABC News, Nina Totenberg of National Public Radio, Eric Pooley managing editor of Fortune and Jane Arraf of NBC Nightly News.
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
price:$49.00
Industry Library(2008-08-15)
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (Very Informative Product)
(Thorough, Innovative, Not Run Of The Mill) I did not buy the original iPhone and waited to buy the iPhone 3G, so I needed a little coaching. As most people know, the small manual included with the iPhone covers only the most basic stuff. This DVD covers everything else and has some pretty good strategies. It is very clearly presented and includes great color pictures that pinpoint exactly what you need to tap to make whatever it is you want to happen.
Better than what I expected. The author provides some interesting competitive reviews and quick start guide, but the most interesting part was the Strategies For Using iPhone section. I never would have thought of those, and use some of them now. The DVD is a little long but worthwhile.
Iphone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, itouch, Ipod, Mp3, Mp4, cell phone backup or charging battery packSpecial iphone 3G external battery pack, Play movie up to 38 hoursUltra reliable Lithium-Ion Polymer batteryUlyra light weight 130g, dimensions: 3.9"x2.2"x0.6"Easy to use and carry, comes with USB cable, iphone connector and AC charger < Imp500 D White/red Color, Iphone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, 2nd Generation Itouch External Battery Last 38 Hours work for iPhone 3Gs >
price:$59.95
imaxpower
customer 's review (A good customer service)
(A very useful iphone buddy)
(A solid product) Receive this product quickly and pleased with quality. A few weeks later I lost USB cable and iphone adapter. Contact [...] for a replacement. I was pleased to receive the replacements quickly. Thank you This product is probably the most useful iphone buddy especially for those people who need to travel a lot. Bought a latest 3Gs iphone last week and found it is also compatible with 3Gs iphone. Will like to recommend it to my other friends of this product. I bought this iphone backup battery for my family based on the 3 pages's review from macrumors.com
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The product is a very solid product with very reasonable pricing. Compare with other store, same price but with double capacity. A very good buy. White/red Up to 38 hours non-stop 3G iPhone movie playing time IMax-5000v, the most powerful 3G iPhone iTouch External Backup Li-ion battery will extend your 3G iPhone iTouch movie time up to 38 hours total 400% of 3G iPhone battery life! This is ultra powerful and reliable Li-ion 3G iPhonebackup battery power pack, which can immediately add 38+ hours video playinng and 180 hours Audio playing time to your 3G iPhone, iTouch and iPod classic MP3 player, which is the largest capacity 3G iPhone battery that you can find in the whole market! Its capacity is 5000mAh at 3.7V output voltage.It can be directly recharged up via USB port. It can power up your mobile device through a USB cable. This battery pack are light in weight (120g) and environmental safe Key benefits for the Li-ion battery pack IMax-5000v·Boost 3G iPhone video play time up to 38 hours (with speaker on) ·Total 400% of 3G iPhone battery, light weight 130g, mini size 3.9x2.2x0.6 ·Boost 3G iPhone internet time to 38hours, audio time up to 180 hours ·It can power all the latest 8G, 16G 3G iPhone, 8G,16G itouch, all the latest ipod video classic 30GB&60GB&80GB&ipod nano 2GB&4GB with 3G iPhone connector·It can also can power the major brand cell phone like blackberry with correct connectors adapter, Nintendo DS and Gameboy with correct adopters. Standard package includes the following ·IMax-5000v 3G iPhone backup battery pack 5000mAh. Imaxpower AC charger included.
Advanced lithium-ion technology keeps your Apple iPhone working at optimum performanceIntegrated circuitry ensures safe operation and long lasting battery lifeThe LED battery meter lets you visualize how much power you have leftStand alone charge time appoximate 2 hoursColor: White and Black available < Apple iPhone Black Extended Battery (1000 mAh) >
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iTouchless(2008-01-25)
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (A bit flimsy)
(wasn't what I expected)
(Does not work with iPhone) The battery compartment opened and refused to close after a few uses. After a while sound kept going in and out. Eventually had to purchase a new set of headphones. the product never stated that it was a headphone that was corded, I assumed it was cordless for the price I was paying for. It works okay but just hate being attached to equipment when I need to get up, I have to take it off all the time.... For the price I paid it actually should have been a cordless headphone... Two features drove me to purchase this headset: 1) compatibility with the iPhone; 2)the noise canceling feature.
I was very excited to test it out. Upon my first use I was disappointed to find that it did not work with my iPhone unless I jiggled the cable and held it in place. This deficiency was surprising and quite misleading considering the fact that it is blatantly claimed that the set does work with the iPhone. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought it.
(Best 3g case, period.) It's a bit frustrating that with 3G and 3GS all these accessroy vendors want to put "3G" in their product names when these might very well fit the 2G model. Does anyone know if this case would fit my 2G. It sounds to be a worthwhile purchase for phone protection. Thanks. I've purchased a few of these. This one in particular fits on the new iPhone 3G S. I thought it might get dirty easlier, but it's fine. I really like it. Pros: 1. The front and back plates provide 360-degree protection for the iPhone. The package comes with an Elago anti-glare film that keeps the touchscreen fingerprint-free. 2. Easy grip feature. 3. Well designed - the case does not get in the way of the switches and jacks. 4. Easy to assemble. I've used the case for a week and there is no bubble on the film. I haven't tried to take off the case though. 5. Good fit - I'd say it increases the thickness of the iphone by 2mm.
Cons: 1. I ordered the Cozip case in white color. The front plate is in a slightly different hue of white from the back plate, similar to light grey. I'm not sure if it is a feature or flaw. It isn't a big deal but just not what I expected. 2. The inside of the case is not painted, but it's not visible once the case is on the iPhone. 3. The screen protector is anti-glare so the screen doesn't look as bright and sharp.
Don't bother with the $4 cases that look like this cozip case, I did and there is no comparison. I was so unhappy with the cheap case, I had to try the Cozip, which I also had for my original iPhone. Same as the last Cozip case, adds almost no size, won't stick to the linings of your pockets, and with the optional face plate attachment, protects the phone great.
price:$6.02
ifrogz
Usually ships in 1 to 2 months customer 's review (Excellent, sharp looking skin)
(great cover)
(The best iPhone case I found)
(Worth every penny)
(This is the good one) I put this Ifrogz case on my 3G S and I am completely happy with it. I have spent some time looking for a case for my iphone, and after some searching, came upon this one.
This skin is harder than the picture might suggest, and it adds very little bulk to the size of the iphone. It does cover the apple logo on the back, but that does not bother me one bit.
The case is good looking and feels like it might offer some good protection for the iphone, although, I am sure that there are other cases out there that offer more protection. I have no problem reaching any of the buttons or charging the iphone.
If you are confused on what case to get, I would readily recommend getting this one. With the variety of colors that you can choose from, you will not be disappointed. I had a couple of different Iphone cases and this one is the best by far. I love my iPhone, and I wanted a nice case for it to protect it from scratches, and which also looked and felt nice. Of all the cases I could find to look at, this one was the best. It looks great and has a nice quality feel to it that enhances the iPhone experience.
price:$8.00
ifrogz
Usually ships in 1 to 2 months customer 's review (An excellent case for my purposes)
(best case for iphone - but some flaws)
(Frustrating Screen Protector)
(Usefull but not good looking)
(It's ok...) I'm very pleased with this case. It total I've had four or five different cases for my original iPhone and now the 3Gs. This is probably my favorite of all of them.
What I like: - It looks good. Some cases really detract from the look of the iPhone. This one does not. - It's easy to install and remove. - It offers a good compromise on level of protections vs. appearance. - The texture is nice. It's neither too slippery or too tacky. The silicon/rubberize cases can be hard to get in and out of a pocket but not this one. - The price was quite reasonable.
One final note, I haven't tried the screen protector so I can't comment on it.
Having tried several cases, I can confidently say that this is probably the best case out there today for iphone 3g/s. I would have given this honor to the (much more expensive) incase slider, but the finish on that wears off after a couple weeks of use and winds up looking very ugly.
PROS
- very good looking
- attractive, durable finish - no flaws/wear after weeks of use/abuse
- good protection - have dropped it a few times without incident
- great value - $15.00 - and it comes with a screen protector
CONS
- too tight - very difficult to get off
- some of the pieces will break if you hold it wrong while putting it on/taking it off
- minor - the circular clasp in the back doesn't allow the phone to lie flat I bought the ifrogz and Otterbox iPhone 3G covers at the same time. As others have posted, the screen protector on the ifrogz is frustrating enough that I use this cover only when I want the phone to look more "dressed up". Five stars for the case alone, 2 stars for the fact that the screen protector is near impossible to position correctly without it lifting at the edges and/or corners. The Otterbox is perfect for my purposes, and I recommend unconditionally. I bought the ifrogs case for 25 bucks at the ATT shop ( why? well thats a long story) . But the product is very sturdy and secures you phone from any fall - it also included a screen protector.
The BAD, part is that it does not look as good as it does in the images here. and makes the phone very bulky.The paint coat also gather a lot of scratches very soon and looks ugly.
there must be some other better looking stuff out there . I've had this case a week, and when I first got it, it worked fine. However, this is my 2nd week and I'm not having problems per se but I do see some quality issues with it.
For one, the red of it is already starting to chip away, revealing silver beneath it. The screen protector is a bit cheap-ish. I've already ordered some other screen protectors in hopes of saving it from an inevitable fall (cause I know I'm going to drop this thing down some stairs, or onto gravel at some point. Be prepared for the worst!)
I don't really mind the fact the paint is chipping away, since it gives the phone a bit of a 'used' look to it. I can definitely see where that would be a problem for many people, though.
customer 's review (I couldn't live without it...)
(Decent Armband with a Jiggling Problem)
(Great fit for small and average size arms)
(Just what it says and better!)
(If you have a 1G iPhone, this is the one to get) I use the armband 4-5 times a week while running and couldn't live without it. The iphone is easy to get into the armband and has enough room to store my ID and a credit card. The material does seem a little flimsy and I am a little nervous about the iphone falling out but it never has. I would give it 5 stars if I didn't have that fear of it falling out :) I've been using my Tuneband since early May, 2009 with my iPhone 3G and for the most part it's what I was looking for. A no nonsense armband that holds my iPhone whilst working out and jogging.
The armband itself is made from a stretchy fabric material that will likely fit most anyone. The strap is secured by Velcro. The actual silicone skin is better than expected - it's lightweight and conforms to the iPhone snuggly. I haven't used the screen protector so I refrain from commenting on that.
My only detraction from this armband is that in my experience the narrow armband leads to the iPhone jiggling on my arm during runs. Maybe this is something that won't bother some folks but I find it a distraction. Plus I'm always worrying that the bouncing around will send my iPhone flying out of the silicone skin protector.
I think that the problem lies in the narrow armband and the way the armband interfaces with the silicone skin. With this model the band simply passes through vertical slits in the back of the skin. Since the silicone skin is so soft and pliable it doesn't hold the iPhone snuggly against your arm.
I think that either a wider armband or some reinforcement to the backing on the silicone skin are needed to make this product truly great.
As it is, this is a solid armband until I find something better. I bought this armband for myself, but often find my husband using it as well. I'm a petite 100lbs. He's about 160lbs and medium build. The band fits both of us perfectly. The phone sits securely inside the holder. Sweat is not an issue. I recommend it and am going to buy my husband one of his own. This thing works as described! I bought it for my wife and now she never takes it off it works so well. The price is right and it does what it says and more. I am going to order myself one as well. I was an early adopter of the iPhone (1G, 2007 model), and since the arrival of the 3G, I have had a hard time finding accessories for my model. This armband fits perfectly and holds the phone securely through vigorous workouts. The armband is slightly elastic, allowing it to flex easily and slip off without having to remove the strap. If you want different silicone skin color, other than cloud/clear, please check our new listing for the iPhone tuneband with Assorted Colors, in the Amazon search box, copy this item number ->B001QVGEZC.
Grantwood Technology presents the tuneband armband for the iPhone 1st Generation and iPhone 3G and new iPhone 3G S.
The silicone skin is secure, thick and protective and allows access to all the ports on the iPhone.
The tuneband has a comfortable stretchy Velcro® band that fits both large and small arms. Also, the tuneband comes with a low tack peel screen protector.
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Works well with the Sport ICE iPhone application from Grantwood Technology.
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(Very Good Case for the money) Like other reviewers said, this case doesn't really fit the iPhone. I have the 3G and it is really loose on it. I'm not really that comfortable with having this case as the only protection for my phone and I honestly think that if I were to drop it, the case may come off with the impact of the drop. But, it was cheap so if you're not clumsy, it might work for you. Pros- -Good value for the price -Good grip over the iphone. -Feels and looks good
Cons- -Catches a good amount of lint -Not too easy to take the phone out of a jeans pocket. But does not come off like some other covers I had. -The screen protector is shiny and reflects light. A little difficult when looking at the phone when directly under a light. (E.g. under a bright light in an elevator)
(lasted 1 week.) I have 3 sets of these and they are awesome. No issues at all. No call quality issues or background noises during calls. They are great for listening to podcasts and making calls. I would recommend higher quality headphones if you're looking for music listening head phones.
customer 's review (Perfect pouch at the perfect price!) The quality of this pouch is remarkable for the price, and the fit is perfect for my new iPhone 3GS and my son's iPod Touch. It looks and smells like real leather, with a velvet liner to make it slip in with just the right resistance. Processing and shipping took only 4 days.
price:$12.10
McGuire Nicholas
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (I've had no problems with it)
(What's Mini About this Holder??) I read the previous review and I have to agree the flashlight and carabiner are on the cheap side. Perhaps they would have done better to leave them out of the package, but the real item is the cell phone case, and the other two items are more or less cheap freebies they tossed in. I've purchased a better carabiner and a mini-maglite to use with my case.
I strongly feel there isn't the need for instructions for this item as stated by the previous reviewer. Saying this item needs instructions could be seen as saying there is a need for instructions with opening a cereal box.
The issue with wearing the holder horizontally on the belt was mentioned, and the previous reviewer might not have look that hard for the horizontal belt opening. It's there unless he has some type of a different variation of this holder.
The horizontal belt holder can take a belt that is about a 1.5 wide, but the vertical belt holder (normal wear) can take a belt that's around 1.75 wide. The vertical clip holder is a nice feature that I use, but it could be uncomfortable for some people if they use either the vertical or horizontal belt holders.
The case is heavy duty, but the way one half of the Velcro is sewn (stitched) to the case could be seen as a little weak. I've had no problems with it yet.
Almost any make of cell phone case out there has it's problems at any price, but overall, I'm happy with this heavy duty case and with the cheap price. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and sometimes you get less. This cell phone holder, though inexpensive, is an example of a case where one gets less than one pays for. It comes with a throw-away flashlight and a carabiner cheaper than those sold as key rings. It comes without instructions, so if there really is a way to mount it horizontally on one's belt as stated in the description and on the packaging, I didn't see it. With the flashlight in place, the holder is huge and bulky--certainly not something that one would wear on a day-to-day basis. The pictures don't show it with the flashlight--a marketing person wisely decided it would sell better if prospective customers didn't know what it really looks like.
price:$6.40
Peachpit Press
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (BASIC but well done)
(Must Have for Iphone Users)
(Incredibly Useful and Informative, but jokes can be distracting)
(For absolute beginners only.)
(Move along, nothing to buy here) This book is pretty basic if you have used your iPhone 3G or 3GS for any length of time. I would have preferred more tips&tricks and Apps recommended. Nicely designed though. If you are farely clueless with your iPhone and need some help this is a great help. it gives u step by step instructions on the basics u need to know. Like it says This is the book Apple should have put in the box!!!! I am the type that buys "How To" books for education and information on things I do not know how to do myself. The iPhone Book is very useful and informative. It begins with the basics and goes into more detailed and practical applications, increasing my understanding of how the phone works so I can take advantage of its impressive features. It does a great job at simply outlining what you CAN'T do on the phone either so you don't waste valuable time trying to find out something doesn't work or exist on the phone.
The layout of the book is easy to follow and pictures are very valuable. You can see detailed graphics that accurately show what the narrative is talking about versus some books that read more like an instruction manual that assumes you already know what they are talking about. In short, the book is made for people with basic knowledge but not I.T. experts.
My two criticisms of this book, however, are the fact that sometimes it is overly simplistic in the descriptions of how things should work. For example, a few of the "iTips" just don't work, for ME at least. The text implies it's "as simple as that." But if it doesn't do what it says is supposed to happen, that's it. You just have to move on... frustrated.
And the second, more important, criticism of the book is the unnecessary desire to be humorous. I don't need jokes in How To books. I found the frequent quips and asides to be incredibly distracting and not funny. Just stick with the facts and information and leave jokes to comedians.
Otherwise, it's a very handy and important book for anyone who owns an iPhone. This is a fine and reasonably thorough book for the basics but if you are going to buy only one iPhone book you're better off with either David Pogue's The Missing Manual or Andy Ihnatko's iPhone Fully Loaded. Both cover the basics as well or better than this book and both also provide information to help you take full advantage of all the iPhone can do. I think iPhone Fully Loaded is the better of these two in this respect and is the easy choice but it might be a little geek-centric for some. For example, anyone not interested in turning DVDs into iPhone-playable media is likely to be perfectly happy with Missing Manual. Sometimes sequels are better than the original and sometimes they are worse. Then there is the genre of movies that shouldn't have been made in the first place, much less a sequel. The iPhone Book falls into the latter category. Kelby and White again fail to deliver a useful iPhone book for the money. For the price, the average iPhone/iTouch user would be better off with another book. The information in The iPhone Book is technically accurate and helpful, but there is simply not enough of it. Much of the space in the book is filled with iPhone screenshots and "too much information" about the author's personal lives and not enough iPhone facts.
Similar to the original version, each iPhone concept is devoted one entire page, no matter how complex or simple the subject. Turning on vibrate mode on your iPhone is given the same space as iTunes library syncing as setting up email accounts. If the superfluous white space and screen shots were taken out, the book would probably be about 1/4 it's current size. The target user for this book is someone who probably wouldn't normally buy a computer book. With the pictures and white space it's a quick and easy read and allows the reader to pick up the book without having to remember where they left off. The reader will have a basic understanding of the critical aspects of the iPhone in a very short period of time.
Overall, the book is easy to read, but would only be helpful to the absolute beginner new iPhone or iTouch users. Again, this review is short because the book is so short!
Pros: Quick to read and easy to understand Cons: Not enough helpful information and explanations The first edition of "The iPhone Book" was chosen by Amazon's editors as their Computer/Technology Book of the Year. This new version of the book, totally updated and expanded for the 3G iPhone, was chosen by Amazon as one of their "Top 10 Must-Have Books" in their annual list of the most "gift-worthy" books of the holiday season.
Here's why this book has become such a hit with iPhone users around the world: it's not a“Tell-me-all-about-it” book, which has in-depth discussions on everything from wireless network protocols to advanced compression codes. Instead it's a“show-me-how-to-do-it” book, that skips all the confusing techno-jargon and just tells you, in plain simple English, exactly how to use the iPhone features you want to use most.
The book’s layout is brilliant, with each page covering just one single topic, so finding the information you need is quick and easy, with a large full-color photo on each page so you can see exactly how it works.
In this book, you'll learn:
• How to set up and manage your email the right way from the start • How to take advantage of the iPhone's Web features (including important tips that help you avoid frustration, and get you where you want to go fast!) • How to download and install applications from Apple's online App Store • The key trouble-shooting tips you've got to know • How to get your favorite photos onto your iPhone, tips for using its built-in camera, and how to make the most of the iPhone's surprisingly powerful photo features • The tips you've got to know to use your iPhone's built-in iPod features, including watching videos, podcasts, TV shows and movies (you're going to amazed at some of the cool things you can do) • How to use the iPhone's built-in applications to organize your life (you'll learn things in this chapter you didn't know the iPhone could do!) • The top 20 tips for the iPhone's phone feature that will make you fall in love with it (you'll never want to use any other phone again) • Plus so much more, including a special bonus chapter called "iPhone Killer Tips" where you'll learn those hidden secrets that you'll be passing on to your iPhone friends (and they will be amazed!).
The iPhone Book is from Scott Kelby, the award-winning author of the smash bestseller, The iPod Book, who teams up once again with gadget guru, and iPhone authority, Terry White to put together a book that is an awful lot like the iPhone itselfâsimple to use and fun to learn.
In this major update to the book, Scott and Terry added even more tips, more tricks, and made it even easier by focusing on just the most useful and most requested features (without all the techno-babble) so you can start really using your iPhone today!
BONUS VIDEO: The authors put together a special in-depth video just for readers of the book where they not only share their favorite iPhone accessories, but they share even more of those hidden little time-saving tips that can make all the difference in the world.
If you've been waiting for a book that focuses on just the most important, most useful, and most fun stuff about your iPhoneâyou’ve found it.
price:$11.90
Pogue Press
Not yet published The latest update of David Pogue's immensely popular Mac manual offers a wealth of detail on Apple's latest Mac OS X operating system. Known as "Snow Leopard," this version of OS X is faster and more reliable than its predecessors, and no one is a faster or more reliable Snow Leopard resource than bestselling author and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue.
His meticulous coverage includes crystal-clear, jargon-free introductions to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, and the Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's web browser.
Usually ships in 24 hours customer 's review (Find a better Bible)
(working OK now -- worth 4 stars (****)) The following is excerpted from "The Columbiad" [Knights of Columbus] sometime in the early 20th Century: ...This reply was communicated to Brother Dillon E. Mapother, of Louisville, an exceptionally well-informed and scholarly layman, who prepared an article for publication in The Observer. ***
The Church does not forbid, nor does she discourage the reading of the Scriptures by the laity. On the contrary, numerous papal bulls, allocutions and encyclical letters have encouraged and enjoined, not only the reading of the Scriptures by the laity, but also their explanation to the laity. Among the latest of these authoritative admonitions is that of Pope Benedict XV, who in a recent letter to the Cardinal President of the Society of St. Jerome, the purpose of which is to promote the distribution of the Books of the Gospel, says: "We have every reason to congratulate the members of the Society, not only for the undertaking, excellent in itself and most pleasing to us, but also for the zeal with which you have striven to spread the Holy Books in greater numbers and more accurate form, so that the faithful may accustom themselves to read the Holy Gospels and commentaries thereon every day."
That the Church does not admit the correctness of the so-called Authorized (King James) Version is true. By what authority did King James act in approving this Version? It is not claimed he had, nor did he pretend to have, any authority from God to translate His Word. Then, disregarding authoritative character, which it could not have, is the King James' translation, or Version, correct? We know it is not. Scholarly Protestants no longer claim it is correct or nearly so. The revised editions prepared by Protestant men of learning since the King James' translation, notably the editions of 1881, 1885, and 1901, discover thousands of errors in the "Authorized" Version, and it is not to the credit of Bible readers that they continue to use a translation so unmistakably incorrect as even Protestant research has shown this Version to be. If a garbled translation is acceptable, then why not accept the version recently published by Professor Vankataraatnam of Rajamundry, which though revised down to 158 pages, is claimed by its learned author to be "the only form in which the Bible should be circulated for the benefit of the masses." If King James' compilers had authority to leave out the 14 Books of the Apocrypha, if Luther had authority to leave out epistles of Apostles who "walked with the Lord," why has not the professor of Rajamundry authority to leave out the portions left out by him? If it is a question of authority, then must we decide among these and numerous other compilers as to which of them has authority. If it is a question of verity, then must we decide that a version demonstrably untrue is of no account. In either case the King James' Version must be shelved among other antiques, for it is admittedly not authorized, and proven not correct.
From the time of the Apostles, the Church has been untiringly solicitous to the end that only accurate translations of the Scriptures will receive her approval, and repeatedly she has warned her children against unauthorized and garbled editions. As witness her condemnation of the Wyclif Version in English, the Luther Edition in German, the Erasmus Latin Edition, and many other garbled or expurgated rescripts from time to time issued by would-be critics of the Word of God, and which now are found only among collections of curios. Instead of indicating a purpose to discourage the spread of the Bible, as her enemies would teach, this evidence of her unremitting watchfulness over the purity of the Word marks the Church as its most zealous and intrepid defender. And her own authorized versions, published in the vernacular of every civilized country, show that she not only protects the Scriptures from distortion, but also, without stint of effort, provides the best possible translations in the language of her children. With this end in view, Catholic English scholars, exiled from their native land on account of their religion, prepared the New Testament version published at Rheims, 1582. The Old Testament was published at Douai about thirty years later, and these two make up the version of the Bible in English authorized by the Church, and popularly known as the Douay Version. The literary elegance of this version is not so pronounced as that of some other English versions, but its literary accuracy surpasses all others; so much so, indeed, that Englishmen of learning, bearing in mind the early period, are at a loss to know how such scholarly precision was secured in Sixteenth Century translation into English. Non-Catholics, true to their theory of the right of private judgment of the Scripture, are more indifferent to the accuracy of translations than to their literary form, and hence, even the Revised Editions, though they correct several thousand errors of the King James', are not yet correct, not even as correct as they ought to be, much less as they might be, because in some instances they sacrifice the literal for the literary. It is not claimed that the Douay Version is unerringly correct in the translation, but it is as correct as it was possible to make it three centuries ago, which is not true of other versions, where it is quite certain some changes were purposely made for the same reason that Luther discarded St. James the Apostle's Epistle, to bolster up some pet theory which contravened the Scripture "as it was written."
The Church is now engaged in producing an English version of the Bible that will correct the errors which on account of the crude and undeveloped condition of our language were unavoidable in the Sixteenth Century. This great undertaking is under the direction of one of the most eminent English scholars of his generation, Msgr. Gasquet, who last year visited America in the interest of the project. No well-informed person is unaware that the Church today, as in the past, is foremost of all in the effort to secure and put before her children and the world, a true and literally accurate version of the Scriptures. And who is better fitted to this end than the Church? Did not she gather the Gospels from the four ends of the earth and pronounce upon their inspired character? Did not she with the patience of one that never dies, distinguish the genuine from the spurious, the copy from the original, the author's text from the commentator's marginal note? Did not she after four hundred years of tireless research publish the Bible as one book for the first time? Did not she, when Vandal and Hun, Goth and Ostro-Goth pillaged Europe again and again, destroying schools and libraries with a barbaric recklessness that threatened the extinction of all knowledge of the past--did not she preserve that same book of Scriptures? And does not she today, from every one of her pulpits throughout the land, through her priests expound those same Scriptures to the people after first reading them? Indeed, it is so. Catholics are bound to attend Mass every Sunday. Priests are directed to preach on the Gospel every Sunday. In the matter of distributing Bibles to both the learned and the unlearned, the Church is not painfully zealous, unless at the same time she can explain them so that they will "not be blown about by every wind of doctrine." It is related that the Queen's Eunuch (a man of exceptional literary parts as Court etiquette required) told Philip he could not understand the Scripture "unless someone show him." So, the Church stands ready to show her children, even as Philip showed the Eunuch, the meaning of Scriptures which they might themselves, as Peter say, "wrest to their own destruction." To her were the words of Christ addressed: "To you it is given to know and understand, but to the rest in parables, that seeing they may not see and hearing they may not understand." Well, I purchased this book over other versions that I like better mainly because it has the word "Searchable" in the title. However, when I tried to search it, I still received an error msg that the book hasn't been indexed! I'm disappointed and still looking for a searchable Bible for my Kindle 2.
**** Update 4/6/09: I tried again to search the Bible&now the search features are working perfectly: searches for any word or Chapter. Searching for Chapter:Verse still doesn't seem to work. Definitely worth 4 stars now. Holy Bible, King James Version Bible. Searchable Holy Bible with Book, Chapter and Verse Indexes. Find wisdom, knowledge and inspiration in the King James Bible. This King James Bible is great to take with you everywhere to quickly locate Holy Bible scriptures.
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The First Book of Moses: Called Genesis
1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
The Revelation of Saint John the Devine
22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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(Only One Aggravating Flaw) Best cover I've had. Only one I found that had a good screen cover. You get these spots on it sometimes that looks like water but just take it off and then put it back in and it's fine. I ditched all my other cases to use this one. I believe this product is for the first generation iphone not the 3g. I bought the case and it does not fit the 3g I'm not one for writing reviews, but I have tried a great number of cases since I got my iphone a few months ago, and this is by far the best of them. What I really wanted to do is respond to the "bubble" problem. Yes, it happened to me too. However, once I figured out the solution, this case has been perfect for my needs. Ivyskin provides the solution to this problem for you although they may not know it. Each case comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth. If you study the "bubble" effect you will notice that it is caused by a pocket of air where the screen protector and the iphone are not in contact. You may also notice that there is a very slight bit of "play" between the back piece of the case and the iPhone. Pushing gently on either side of the back piece of the case will demonstrate this minor flaw. To overcome this, simply fold the microfiber cleaning cloth in half and set it on top of the iPhone before securing the back cover. The extra bulk keeps the iPhone against the screen and eliminates the extra "play" with the back piece. And viola! No more screen bubble! I have had the bubble return, but it is extremely rare and all I have to do is gently push on the back of the case and it goes away almost instantly without having to take the phone out. I love this case! I docked it a star for two minor issues:
First, when you receive the case, it has dust shield attatched to it, which needs to be removed. However, mine had some of the residue on the sides of the screen, right in the grooves where the screen protector is secured to the plastic face. I had to scrape it out, and I blemished the plastic while doing so.
The second minor issue I have is that the screen is so perfecly clear, that in a really bright room, the light reflection can be too overwhelming to enjoy a video from certain angles.
But, as I said, I have been through multiple cases and this is definitely the best of the bunch, even for its minor flaws. Iskin Fuze is too bulky, the screen protector is impossible to apply without getting permanent bubbles, and the case covers too much of the screen. You have to tilt it to press any of the bottom icons. The Invisible Shield offers no protection for the body of the phone. So, while you won't scratch it if you drop it, you can still dent the body. I learned that the hard way. Finally, Speck's touch through design is incredibly dust and scratch prone and the plastic screen cover never sits right against the phone's screen. So, you end up tapping the screen against the screen everytime, which is really annoying. However, this case is not bulky, slides right out of your pocket, sits perfectly flush with the screen on the phone, and will actually protect your phone if you drop it. The clear hard case was a great idea, but needs some tweaking. I bought two (for me and my wife) and it does protect the iPhone very well with all the ports still accessible for use. However, the big thing is that the plastic shell sticks to the front screen of the iPhone and creates a "water bubble" effect that increases the more you use it. My wife uses it a lot less, so her bubble is smaller (but growing). I tried a Gelaskin clear cover on top of the screen so it's against the Ivyskin Xylos hard shell, but it has the same problem.
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(False Advertising) I bought the iLingo AsiaPack for my Nano 3G. Product never worked, despite hours of effort restoring my iPod, trying old firmware, and doing various other voodoo. To make things worse, Talking Panda NEVER responded to my two support requests via their website, and they provide no other contact method. AVOID TALKING PANDA PRODUCTS AT ALL COSTS. Or in my case, $50. This software is absolute garbage. The packaging is misleading and the overall product if you're using it on an Iphone or Ipod touch is a web based internet required application that you shouldn't even be paying for. ABSOLUTE WORST SOFTWARE I've ever used.
Garbage. I should have done a little research before I purchased this. In the past I'd used the AsiaPack with an older iPod and was very pleased. Now that I'm using an iPhone I thought it would work the same way. It does NOT! Only via a webpage which means you must be on a wifi network to use it. This is NOT AT ALL CLEAR from the product description or package exterior. I'm very disappointed. I was so excited when I saw this in the apple store, I immediately bought it along with the Asian Pack. Claiming to be a software package for ipod and iphone, it was an immediate disappointment. All this is is a website that is optimized for the iphone. It takes a very long time to load, and once it does load, the styles and javascript they made it with do not work well enough so it all jumbles together. Plus every time you try to listen to a translation, it opens another page, meaning, when you go back, it reloads the whole index again. It's terrible. Just terrible. It also looks like signing up for either pack, enables access to both packs. /asia and /euro I really wish they had mentioned that before I bought both of them. The good news is, unlike how it says their ipod software works, you can use both packs FROM the iphone, as it's not actually iphone software. I am not sure why apple carries this software in their stores, but it seems to be an all around bad choice. iLingo EuroPack offers access to six language phrasebooks on your iPod or iPhone at once: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. Each language comes with 450+ essential words&phrases translated with perfect pronunciation. The phrasebooks are intuitively organized on your iPod or iPhone into easy-to-find categories, and tailored to include regional foods, activities and colloquialisms.
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