The Encyclopedia Britannica 2006
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The Encyclopedia Britannica 2006
Overview
The Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, originally established in 1768, has been completely revamped, offering a more intuitive and enjoyable user experience.
Key Features
The redesigned interface is intuitive and uncluttered, making it more enjoyable to navigate. A standout feature is its date-based daily selection of relevant articles. The search function is persistent, eliminating the need to repeatedly click the search button in this extensive resource.
The new tab-based display prevents the confusion of multiple windows, presenting articles in full, rather than in sections. This significant improvement makes it easier to locate and print relevant content. The 2006 edition of Britannica marks a major breakthrough, finally getting it right.
Britannica contains more text than any other current encyclopedia, print or digital. Over the years, it has significantly enhanced its non-textual content as well.
Research Support
Britannica is a comprehensive collection of scholarly essays, up-to-date bibliographies, and relevant multimedia, acting like a desktop university library. It is thorough, well-researched, comprehensive, and trustworthy.
With 80,000 to 100,000 detailed articles (depending on the version), supported by impressive bibliographies and authored by top scholars, the Britannica stands out. The company's Editorial Board of Advisors is composed of leading figures in the intellectual and scientific community globally.
Additional Features
The Britannica comes with an atlas, 287 World Data Profiles, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus, classic articles from earlier editions, eleven yearbooks, an Interactive Timeline, a Research Organizer, and a Knowledge Navigator. Despite its user-friendly nature, similar to Encarta, it is updated only 2-4 times yearly, a drawback only partially offset by three months of free access to its impressive online powerhouse.
User Experience
Though offering a wealth of information, users may find the volume daunting. To assist, Britannica includes the Brain Stormer feature. However, an informal online poll suggested few users know how to utilize it effectively.
Britannica also offers Student and Elementary versions with a Homework Helpdesk, but it primarily caters to adults and professionals with its extensive topic coverage. This focus makes its Elementary and Student Editions' market positioning challenging.
Integration and Online Features
The current edition is fully integrated with the Internet, offering updates and additional content on a dedicated website. The digital product includes an impressive 165,808 links to third-party content. The Web-based GeoAnalyzer now offers enhanced features, comparing national statistical data and generating charts and graphs.
Recommendations
Incorporating a browser add-on search bar and integrating with desktop search tools from Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo could offer a seamless user experience. Users should be able to effortlessly access content from their desktop, encyclopedias, and the Web through a single, intuitive interface.
Feedback and Considerations
Despite being extensively used, a few concerns remain:
- The atlas, dictionary, and thesaurus are outdated; more current, dynamically updated versions would be beneficial.
- The product is resource-intensive, not suitable for older PCs or many laptops.
- Some systems may require desktop setting adjustments to improve font and photo quality.
- Although hyped, DVD drive ownership is limited, but for those who have it, the entire suite is available on one DVD.
Ultimately, the 2006 Britannica edition offers excellent value at under $50, significantly enhancing access to centuries of accumulated knowledge and wisdom worldwide. Don't hesitate to visit a retail outlet or the Britannica's website to purchase it.
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