eBooks FAQ

What eBooks are currently available to read the Message on?

Voice Of God Recordings has published all the sermons of Bro Branham in 14 separate “eBooks” on three different eBook stores; Kindle Store, NOOK book, and Apple iBook Store. These are the three major eBook vendors. The following devices use one of these two platforms. None of the readers are sold by Voice Of God Recordings. They are sold and supported by the device makers. The Kindle and the Nook are designed for reading eBooks only. The other devices will require special software (an eBook app) in order to read eBooks on them. Each store has its own reader software that works on different devices available for free.

• Kindle 3
• Kindle DX(large Kindle version)
• NOOK Color
• NOOK Touch
• BlackBerry * - Kindle Reader (See the Blackberry app page for a complete list of compatible blackberry phones)
• Android - Kindle Reader (Requires Android OS 1.6 or Higher)
• Windows 7 Phone * - Kindle Reader
• iPad - iBooks / Kindle Reader
• iPod Touch - Kindle Reader
• iPhone 3G / 3GS - Kindle Reader
• iPhone 4 – iBooks
• Mac - Kindle Reader
• Windows - Kindle Reader
  * Not tested by VGR, but it should work.

Which eBook should I get?

Our recommendation depends on how you would use the device, your comfort level with technology, and the amount of technology support you have access to from friends and family members. All four options require a little bit of tech knowledge to set up properly. Options to help you decide:

1. Ask technical friends and family.
2. Visit a Best Buy, Barns and Noble, and Apple store to see the Kindle, NOOK, and iPad in action.
3. Download the different apps to your cell phone or PC for free and buy the same year from each store. This will allow you to check out each app so you get the one you like best.

There are 4 basic Devices:

A compatible smart phone (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Win 7 Phone)
Pros	Cons
Something you already own and know how to use. Low cost to add the sermons ($28 for the entire set). Phone is easy to carry and will always be with you. Screens are backlit making them easy to read in dark. Easy to load sermons (download the Kindle reader app or NOOK app, use app to load the sermons). Up to 6 devices if using the Kindle reader.	Screen size is small Older phones can be slow. Can be difficult to read in sunlight. Reading can affect battery life of your phone. If you are reading along with a tape played in church you must put the phone in "airplane mode" to avoid disturbing others.

Kindle
Pros	Cons
Cost for the Kindle starts at $79 plus $28 for all the sermons. The Kindle uses E-ink technology that looks like black ink on white paper. Very long battery life (Weeks). It is extremely light weight and thin, it can fit inside your Bible cover. The search functionality is superior. Is the great device to read in sunlight. Up to 6 devices on the same account can use the eBook for the same price.	Does not have a touch screen display. Is not intuitive to learn, but works well after you learn it. No backlight, so requires normal lighting to read by.

NOOK Touch
Pros	Cons
Cost is $79 plus $28 for all the sermons. Uses E-ink technology that looks like black ink on white paper. Very long battery life. (Weeks) It is extremely light weight and thin, it can fit inside your Bible cover. Is a great device to read in sunlight. Is intuitive to learn. Free Wi-Fi at Barnes and Nobles stores.	Device is only available in US and CANADA. NOOK Touch cannot be purchased internationally. No backlight, so it requires normal lighting to read by.

iPad
Pros	Cons
It has a large bright, touch screen. Has an audio player similar to an iPod (You can play message MP3s on it). It is a full tablet computer, so it will do many things (Many apps are available and you can surf the web).	The cost iPad starts at $499 for the Wi-Fi version. Can be difficult to read in sunlight. Can be intimidating to learn if you only want an eBook with the Message.

Detailed Comparison of eBook Devices

Device	Kindle Wireless	Kindle 3G Wireless	NOOK Touch	iPad Wireless	iPad 3G Wireless
Price	$79	$139	$99	$499	$629
Display Size	6” diagonal	6” diagonal	6” diagonal	9.7” diagonal	9.7” diagonal
Display Type	E Ink Pearl (Looks like black & white paper book)	E Ink Pearl (Looks like black & white paper book)	E Ink Pearl (Looks like black & white paper book)	LED-backlit (Color touch screen)	LED-backlit (Color touch screen)
Battery life	3 weeks	10 days	Weeks	8 hours	8 hours
Touch Screen	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weight	8 oz.	8 oz..	7 oz.	1.5 lb.	1.6 lb.
Device Size	7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335"	7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335"	6.5" x 5" x 0.48"	9.56“ x 7.47” x 0.5”	9.56“ x7.47” x 0.5”
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
3G	No	Yes* (Free to buy books anywhere 3G is available)	No	No	Yes* (pay per month)
Other Features	Ebook only	Ebook only	Ebook only	Tablet Computer	Tablet Computer

After you decide on your device, you will need download eBook Software onto that device, and then load the 14 eBooks in order to have the whole Message.

How do I buy a Kindle?

Currently at the release of this article:

• Amazon.com (online store only)
• Target (In store only)
• Best Buy (In store only)

How do I buy a Nook?

• BarnesandNoble.com
• Barnes and Noble book stores
• Walmart
• Best Buy

How do I get it on a Phone/ iPod Touch?

• Apple Store
• Target
• Walmart
• Best Buy
• You can get a free personalized engraving by buying at Apple.

How do I get the Message on a Smart Phone or iPod Touch?

We recommend downloading the Kindle app from the app store that your phone uses or from Amazon.com. The Kindle app is available for BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows 7 phones and Android phones. For more information see: Amazon.com.

The next step is to download the sermons to your phone. To do this run the Kindle app and use it to access the kindle store. For this you will need access to the internet. Amazon requires you to set up an Amazon account with your credit card info so you can purchase eBooks. We suggest setting up your account online using a computer and their web site. Use the App on your phone to access the store, and search for "William Branham sermons". You will then buy them one eBook (year) at a time. As you do, the software will start downloading them to your device.

If you have an iPhone 4 and you want to use iBooks, you can get it from the app store. You would then use the iBooks app to find and download the sermons.

We do not recommend using the iBooks app option for the iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS or the iPod Touch even though the option is technically possible. In our testing, we noticed it was very slow on these devices. We recommend the Kindle app on older Apple handheld devices.

After Buying the Kindle or the NOOK, how do I get the sermons loaded?

You use the Kindle itself to access the Kindle store. For this you will need access to the internet. Amazon requires you to set up an Amazon account with your credit card info so you can purchase eBooks. We suggest setting up your account online using a computer and their web site. You then link your Kindle to your Amazon account. Use your Kindle to access the store, search for "William Branham sermons". You will then buy the sermons one eBook (year) at a time. As you do, the software will start downloading them to your device. Barns and Noble has a very similar process for the NOOK.

How many devices can I put my kindle eBooks on?

Once you buy the sermons, they can be used by any device that is linked to your Amazon account. Up to 6 devices can be linked at one time. For example you can have the eBook on your Android Phone and a Kindle, as well as a Kindle each for your wife and two kids. This would use 5 licenses. You could also attach your parents’ Kindle to your account, and they can also download the sermons from your copy. Please remember that any device that is linked to your account can download any eBook from the store using your credit card info in your account. Be careful who you link to your account.

How much will an eBook cost?

$1.99 for each eBook or year. For all the sermons there is a total of 14 books (47-53 is treated as one year.) All the sermons would cost you $28, which can be shared across multiple devices using the same account. Prices can vary from country to country depending on currency exchange rates and taxes.

Why is there a charge?

Creating the eBooks is a very technical and time consuming process, and therefore costly. A very small part of the cost goes to VGR. Most of it is kept by Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Apple for the service of delivering the eBooks to you. When you consider that multiple devices can access the files the cost is truly minimal.

Does the eBooks do grouping and searching?

None of the eBooks are a search engine, and they will not replace The Table for serious research, including grouping and tagging quotes. They can do a very simple word search, suitable for finding your place in a sermon as Brother Branham is speaking. (The Kindle is better at this) They can also do simple highlighting and bookmarking. It is suitable for finding your place where you stopped reading, or marking quotes that you like. (The iPad is better at this)

Do I need 3G or Wi-Fi?

3G and Wi-Fi are both methods to access the internet. 3G uses the cell phone network to do so, and Wi-Fi allows you to access the internet through a computer network. 3G is easier to use, but more expensive, because it is built in to the device. You simply follow the instructions that came with your device and you are in the eBook store. We suggest turning 3G and Wi-Fi off after you get the sermons loaded in order to prolong your battery life. The battery will last much longer without the radios turned on. Wi-Fi is generally cheaper but a little more difficult to set up. If you have a personal Wi-Fi network or know someone that does this can save you money. You can also get Wi-Fi access at Star Bucks, McDonalds, Panera Bread, and many other businesses including sometimes the local library.