BRUJI  You can use pretty much any barcode scanner to enter barcodes into the Pedias. The cheapest option is probably the CueCat which can be found on eBay for about $10. Otherwise you can also use regular webcams instead of the iSight to scan the barcodes. Take a look at this post in our forum about cameras and scanners that work well with the Pedias: http://www.bruji.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2637

(Alternatively you can also type in the UPC/ISBN or keywords to start a search.)

Unfortunately our barcode scanning code doesn't work on the iPhone yet since it relies on video frames rather than still frames. But we're hoping that we might be able to incorporate that in the future as well.  
(Version 4.4)

GLOBETROTTERDK  According to the CueCat site:

"Since January of 2002, the database servers which provided this machine-readable code to Internet URL linking are no longer in operation. The desktop client, which requires a registration code, is no longer supported, nor can these codes be generated for the Windows PC or Apple OS-X software."

Sounds like a web cam option is the way to go.  
(Version 4.4)

BRUJI  You're right that CueCats do not function anymore the way they were originally supposed to. But they still work as regular barcode scanners.   
(Version 4.4)

BRUJI  The main reason the programs are separate is because we want them to be good at what they do - if you have large collections then putting them all together into one application will mean a slower program and less specialized features.

It also allows us to keep the price low for users who are only interested in one application. (And for those interested in more we offer bundle discounts.)

Having said that though, the Pedia programs do have some integration between them. You can link a Bookpedia book to a DVDpedia movie, for example. Sure, you're using two programs but clicking on the link will take you directly to the other program with the related entry highlighted.

Alternatively, there's also the Amazonpedia widget or Spotlight which allow you to search all your Pedia libraries at once (as well as Amazon with the widget) so you don't have to have all the programs running just to check for an entry.  
(Version 4.2.1)

BRUJI  The very latest Macs have a different iSight and we're working on getting our code to include those. It's proving a lot trickier than we anticipated originally but hopefully we'll have a solution soon.  
(Version 4.1.2)

BRUJI  Have you tried the latest version, 4.2.1? We've completely re-written the iSight code and users are reporting that it's working great with their MacBook Pros now.  
(Version 4.2.1)

BRUJI  You could always sort the author by last name in Bookpedia. Just hold down the Option key and sort the author column.

There is also a Series field which you can use to input the series for a book (or use an additional custom field if you want to keep the series and position within the series separate) and then sort the custom column followed by the series column. That'll sort the series together and then where those are the same, it'll be sorted by position in the series. In this manner you can sort up to 6 columns deep.

Catching up is impossible - we're way ahead. :)  
(Version 4.0.7)

JOSHP  "Catching up is impossible - we're way ahead."

Hahaha! I needed a good laugh. Delicious Library sorts authors correctly by default without needing some bizarre keyboard combination, and already has a field for number within a series without the need to add one. It also sorts within a series automatically. This crazy sort and then sort within a sort is counter-intuitive, and in no way "ahead."  
(Version 4.0.7)

BRENTB  Since when is holding down the option key a "bizarre keyboard combination"? Plus, as long as you're getting picky about fields that you'd like, but no one else has ever mentioned, let's be picky about your grammar: holding down the option key is (1) not a combination at all, given that it's only one key; and (2) even if you were talking about two keys, that would be a combination of keys--not keyboards.

Your argument that Bookpedia is not way ahead simply because it doesn't do what you want, exactly the way you want it, is a joke. Bookpedia is way ahead because in total, it's a better app, and a much better value than Delicious Library. And yes, I have used D.L., and I've also tried Books.

I don't work for Bruji, and I have nothing against D.L. it's a nice app--but that's my opinion. And it disgusts me that after you offer feature requests, and the developer is kind enough to respond, and offer suggestions on how to do what you want, that you would come back with rude, adolescent remarks.

If you like D.L., because that one feature is important enough to you, then go use it.  
(Version 4.1.1)

JOSHP  Yes, the developer was "kind enough to respond"... by being a cocky jerk. I don't have a problem with the advice he offered, only with how he expressed himself (much in the same manner you have a problem with my response). Criticizing my word choice is just childish and accomplishes nothing but highlighting your own problems. The point I made stands: the modifier key when clicking and the weird way this program sorts is counter-intuitive. The application does not behave how a standard user would expect it to, and is very un-Mac-like. There is no reason for any book catalog to sort by first name by default.  
(Version 4.1.1)

GUNTIS  Your choice. You've saved few dollars, but I bought Bookpedia and I am satisfied, and I don't care for those few dollars. I'm happy to support quality Mac software developers.  
(Version 4.0)