Glo is a new interactive Bible that brings God's Word to life through HD video, photographs, maps, reading plans, 360-degree virtual tours, and a unique zoomable interface for fast, easy, visual navigation on PC computers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By LBF
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Format:DVD-ROM|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read the first review of this product expressing disappointment in technical glitches, and went ahead and bought the software anyhow. I'd previously installed a demo version and was quite impressed, and was excited about incorporating the software into my Religious Studies classes. All I can say is "don't do it." The software would not install. I assumed the demo version might be the cause, but trying to uninstall it was a nightmare. Fortunately, I have live-in tech help, and with some effort we uninstalled the demo, but to no avail. The "locked" portions (which should be unlocked in the full version) remain locked, and there was no way to install the second or third discs. Going to the website results in a "under development" message. Bottom line: great idea, glossy packaging, impressive demonstration kiosks in your local Christian bookstore, but it's a dud. The emperor has no clothes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Terry Pitts
Format:DVD-ROM
As much as I love the interface and the content the software does not run well. I installed it tonight and several times it hung up. Twice it gave me a fatal error. The laptop I'm running on has lots of everything and had no other programs running so the problem isn't there. If this program is of interest to you wait a few months so you're not stuck being a beta tester.
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3.4 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
87 of 94 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Promising, but not quite there yet
Oct 25 2009
By L. Miller
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD-ROM
I have to agree with PR. This product shows promise, but the delivery isn't perfected yet. A few things to note:
1) There is no help system, either within the program or on-line. Clicking on the "?" yields a message that you should e-mail tech support. Not an efficient way to provide basic help.
2) There is also no user manual. There are some YouTube videos on-line, but they only provide superficial information.
3) Some people may be interested to know that after installation, you cannot uninstall the program using the Control Panel add/remove feature. You have to manually uninstall it, using a "4-step" procedure that they will e-mail to you (but which actually contains only 3 steps).
4) When using the Timeline feature, I get repeated error messages that shut down the program. I have e-mailed the details of this error message to technical support. The only response I got was "The only thing I can think of is to uninstall and reinstall the program." Which I did, and which did not solve the problem.
5) There is no detailed FAQ that presents information about using the program or solving specific problems.
6) I have found numerous places, particularly in captions for pictures, where the English grammar is faulty. It's almost as if they were written by someone for whom English isn't a first language.
7) There is no reference list: who were the contributors, who exactly did what, what are their qualifications. The bulk of the material is anonymous.
Having said all that, I have to admit that I like the program--I think it's a good idea and very appealing. It needs a lot of work and "fixing", but I'm willing to give them time and see what they can do with it. There have already been several updates since release, so I'm hopeful that those will start to solve existing problems relatively soon.
1) There is no help system, either within the program or on-line. Clicking on the "?" yields a message that you should e-mail tech support. Not an efficient way to provide basic help.
2) There is also no user manual. There are some YouTube videos on-line, but they only provide superficial information.
3) Some people may be interested to know that after installation, you cannot uninstall the program using the Control Panel add/remove feature. You have to manually uninstall it, using a "4-step" procedure that they will e-mail to you (but which actually contains only 3 steps).
4) When using the Timeline feature, I get repeated error messages that shut down the program. I have e-mailed the details of this error message to technical support. The only response I got was "The only thing I can think of is to uninstall and reinstall the program." Which I did, and which did not solve the problem.
5) There is no detailed FAQ that presents information about using the program or solving specific problems.
6) I have found numerous places, particularly in captions for pictures, where the English grammar is faulty. It's almost as if they were written by someone for whom English isn't a first language.
7) There is no reference list: who were the contributors, who exactly did what, what are their qualifications. The bulk of the material is anonymous.
Having said all that, I have to admit that I like the program--I think it's a good idea and very appealing. It needs a lot of work and "fixing", but I'm willing to give them time and see what they can do with it. There have already been several updates since release, so I'm hopeful that those will start to solve existing problems relatively soon.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not a problem at all.....
Nov 28 2009
By E. C. Melcher
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD-ROM|Amazon Verified Purchase
You know I almost didn't buy this software because of all the problems other people said they had. I am glad to say that the software installed perfectly, the only thing I did before installing was to update DirectX to the latest version. The install took about an hour and a half for a complete install. I don't really know if this needs a manual with it, my children didn't have a problem with navigation through the program. I've only had this software for a day but installed it on two of my computers with out a hitch. If I have any problems with this software I will update this review immediately.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Digital Devotional Aid
Nov 27 2009
By C. Bennett
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD-ROM|Amazon Vine™ Review
The Glo digital Bible is an interactive devotional aid. If you seeking to deepen your knowledge of the Bible or simply seeking to grow as a Christian, this will be a great inspirational tool for you to have in your home. This is a terrific resource for youth leaders, small group leaders or lay ministers.
There are three DVDs of content for you to install on your computer. The installation took me over an hour to complete. The installation includes an online update, so you are sure to get the latest in fixes and upgrades when you install. Due to the large amount of HD content and graphical material, this program requires 18GB of free space on your drive. It will also perform best if you have 1GB or more of memory. You will want to use this on a fairly new computer system, not more than three years old.
There are no help files or books included with the content. The best way to learn how to use it is just to jump right in and make some mistakes. A good starting place is the "My Apps" section where you can click "In His Shoes" and take a tour of the life of Jesus.
The actual Bible materials are from the NIV and the commentary notes are not annotated. This would not be the right digital Bible to purchase if you are an academic, there is little in the way of Hebrew or Greek or original language content.
Overall, this is a refreshing, new take on the Bible. I am enjoying this new perspective and content.
There are three DVDs of content for you to install on your computer. The installation took me over an hour to complete. The installation includes an online update, so you are sure to get the latest in fixes and upgrades when you install. Due to the large amount of HD content and graphical material, this program requires 18GB of free space on your drive. It will also perform best if you have 1GB or more of memory. You will want to use this on a fairly new computer system, not more than three years old.
There are no help files or books included with the content. The best way to learn how to use it is just to jump right in and make some mistakes. A good starting place is the "My Apps" section where you can click "In His Shoes" and take a tour of the life of Jesus.
The actual Bible materials are from the NIV and the commentary notes are not annotated. This would not be the right digital Bible to purchase if you are an academic, there is little in the way of Hebrew or Greek or original language content.
Overall, this is a refreshing, new take on the Bible. I am enjoying this new perspective and content.
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