[pphilipp]

I now have three fully operational Bibles installed and three partially-functioning ones.

The three that work are:
1) Olivetree (This is an older, more limited version... not the newest with multi-divided windows. -Pocketpc version blown-up to the large screen.)
2) SwordBible (also called electiobible) (+This has smooth multi-tabs for cross-reference. +Many free reference materials easily added. +Smooth scrolling. +Functions well on A81/W1060. -Very limited option/preference controls. -Inline text links are non-functional. --Tiny font cannot be enlarged. +Becoming a favorite.)
3) Online Bible (I just discovered this one.) (+++Full, complete sync to desktop version with multitudes of free bibles and reference material! ++Tapping word or verse instantly takes you to tons of reference information. +Tapping takes you to Strongs numbers instantly. -Designed for small ppc screen, but enlarges somewhat well to 7" screen. +Very intuitive and indepth controls. -I'm deciding on whether to pay an extra $15 which allows syncing many more reference bibles, books, commentaries, etc. +Perhaps the most indepth and library-like of Bibles easily loaded to the A81/W1060.)

The three that only partially work are:
1) Laridian PocketBible (-I have it fully loaded and working but... the font loads as white (who knows why) and unreadable. -It does not remember any options and reverts back upon closing option window. -I can't decide on what works and what doesn't. +Potential powerhouse but not until -obstacles are overcome.)
2) Pocket e-Sword (-I have it fully loaded and potentially working but... it continually asks for Bible apps and will not recognize them when 'shown the way' upon start-up. -Designed for small ppc which makes the enlarged screen quite pixilated. +Potential powerhouse but not until -obstacles are overcome.)
3) Olivetree (This is the newest with multi-divided windows. -It opens but nothing is functional. -Freezes and requires force quit.)


Overall, if a person is simply reading the Bible, any of the three operational Bibles are recommended. But, when I'm doing an indepth study which requires multi-referencing, I use the Online and the Sword together, switching back and forth... which is effortless and quick on this Wince platform with it's easily-accessible taskbar!

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Note to folks who have no interest in this information...
Most of these apps are somewhat similar to ebook readers... but with much more referencing power! Just imagine reading a book and also having fast, accessible information on what various critics had to say about it; what the individual words mean today... and did mean yesterday; what pertinent culture, customs, geography and clothing are regarding the book; and much, much more as well.

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PS- I also have a couple of simple HTML bibles loaded, and a few bibles which connect to the internet for their reference. <--Must have internet connection in order to work.