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Comparison Table for English dictionaries
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| English Integrated Digital Language System with Multilingual Personal Organizer
Voice : English
| Category: | | Talking dictionary |
| Language pair: | | English<->Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese |
| Vocabulary: | | 1,000,000 words |
| Size: | | 6.1 x 3.3 x 1.0 in |
| Weight: | | 4 oz |
| Battery Type: | | 2 x AAA batteries, included |
| PC connection: | | Yes
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This 586 series’ model is upscale linguistic tool. It features an updated and complete American Heritage® Dictionary of English (Third Edition) and thesaurus with an expanded grammar reference section. The English speech synthesis available in this unit is truly a sign of ECTACO excellence.
This Partner also contains voluminous dictionaries for six languages. Extensive vocabulary, multilingual keyboard support, dialogs on twelve topics to help you in your language studies, and a phrase bank to help you communicate with utmost efficiency.
The built-in multilingual business organizer will allow you to stay in touch with the world, its advanced features such as fax and e-mail will keep you connected. Integration is key to business linguistic tools of the new generation.
Integrated language solution
- Most complete dictionary of modern English language
- Extensive specialized terminology base
- 1,100 useful phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
- English speech synthesis for all dictionaries
- 5 bilingual bidirectional dictionaries including colloquial expressions and idioms
- The award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checking system
- Transcriptions for the majority of English dictionary entries are included
Upscale business assistant
- Multilingual personal organizer with fax and e-mail capability, and a shorthand function, reference system, travel guide; conforms to highest industry standards
- Digital voice recorder with 12-minute recording limit
- AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately
For complete information on this model, please refer to the instruction manual available in PDF format.
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| | | ECTACO Partner EEL400T | | | | | 
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| English <-> Latin bidirectional talking dictionary
Voice : English
| Category: | |
Talking dictionary |
| Language pair: | |
English<->Latin; Latin<->English |
| Vocabulary: |
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450,000 words |
| Size: |
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4.6x3.5x0.6 in |
| Weight: |
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4 oz |
| Battery Type: |
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2 x AAA batteries, included |
| PC connection |
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Yes |
This talking English-English dictionary is built on the latest text-to-speech technology to give you advanced English speech synthesis and a dictionary with over 450,000 entries, which makes it a great learning tool and an extensive multipurpose linguistic resource. It has great built-in reference dictionaries: English-Latin and Latin English. Moreover, this model includes an English thesaurus, an additional tool for language professionals.
Effective learning curve
If you need to read, write, or translate Latin - this dictionary is for you. The language database is specially developed considering professional translators' experiences, and is equipped with the express search function allowing you to quickly find the word you need.
- Advanced English voice function. The dictionary includes over 1,200 phrases grouped by topic.
- Large graphic screen. This 5-line screen with higher resolution makes for natural smooth font appearance and it's easy on your eyes.
- Flash cards. This method is the classic way helping you memorize the words easily.
- Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and pick a spelling from the suggestions list.
Added functionality
- Universal organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply to highest industry standards
- Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
- AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately
For complete information on this model, please refer to the instruction manual available in PDF format.
In addition to the actual electronic dictionary, the package includes two replaceable batteries, a soft pouch for storage and carrying, a bonus CD with additional software titles, and a user's manual.
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| Franklin MWS-1840 Merriam-Webster Speaking Dictionary
Voice : English
| Category: | | Talking dictionary |
| Language: | | English |
| Vocabulary: | | 120,000 words |
| Size: | | 5.9 x 4.6 x 1.2 in |
| Weight: | | 4 oz |
| Battery Type: | | 4 x AAA batteries, included |
Talking electronic dictionary and thesaurus with an 8-line display. It includes 120,000 words, 300,000 definitions, 500,000 thesaurus entries, Learning Exercises, Grammar Guide, SAT word list, and many more features. View definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related words and hear them pronounced. Browse the SAT word list. Create your own study lists. Highlight a word in a definition and instantly find its meaning. Use the Grammar Guide to get a comprehensive outline of English grammar. Solve crossword puzzles. Learn a new word each time you turn the unit on. Find a word even when you’ve misspelled it. Improve your spelling and vocabulary using Franklin access key Learning Exercises! Play ten fun-filled games.The User’s Manual is available in English and Spanish |
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| | | Seiko Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ER8000 | | | | | 
Buy now | Seiko Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ER8000
Voice :
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia serves as an ideal reference source for home, school, or office. With more than 25,000 articles, it is a cornucopia of facts on just about every field of human knowledge. At the same time, over 150 years of Oxford’s hallmarks of integrity and authority have been applied to meeting the changing needs of dictionary users. Today, with a dramatically more open style, Oxford dictionary and reference works offer total language accessibility and many additional benefits.
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
From the Editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica comes an easy-to-use reference work with the authority of the world’s most respected encyclopedia in one handy volume. Up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and world affairs, it offers more than 25,000 entries prepared by the editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. The encyclopedia provides quick answers to everyday questions about history, science, business, politics, people, literature and the arts, popular culture, geography, and much more.
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
This major new edition of the world-famous Concise Oxford English Dictionary provides an authoritative, up-to-the-minute description of the English language. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, including 1,700 new words. Extensive word histories are present examining the origins and development of words. The dictionary offers rich vocabulary coverage, with full treatment of World English, rare, historical, and archaic terms, and scientific and technical vocabulary, as well as providing hundreds of helpful notes on grammar and usage.
Concise Oxford Thesaurus
This new edition of the Concise Oxford Thesaurus provides comprehensive, reliable assistance for all your writing needs: letter writing, business writing, studying, creative writing, or solving crosswords. Included are more than 400 lists with additional information on a wide range of subjects. More than 333,000 alternative words along with over 4,000,000 synonyms links cover everyday vocabulary, as well as more unusual and specialist words (clear labeling of informal, dialect, literary, and technical items is supplied). The closest and most useful alternative words are given first, with the word which is closest in meaning in the entry word set in capitals.
Oxford Concise Dictionary of Quotations
Based on the highly acclaimed fifth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, while adding up-to-date material from today’s most influential literary and cultural figures. It contains over 9,000 quotations from more than 2,500 authors, and with both author names and quotations keywords searchable, offers the best possible access to this rich and fascinating material.
Bonus features:
- Spellchecker: 130,000 word phonetic spellchecker.
- Solvers: 7 indispensable solvers to help you with crosswords, anagrams, abbreviations, letter changes, finding phrases, searching definitions, and encyclopedia searches.
- Word Games: 11 great vocabulary-building word games to challenge your command of the English language. 3 skill levels per game.
- Calculator and Converters: A full function calculator with Memory and % commands is included, together with over 190 invaluable metric/imperial & currency converters.
- 2 AAA batteries included.
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| | | Franklin MWD-1470 | | | | | 
Buy now | Franklin MWD-1470 Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Voice : No
| Category: |
Non-Talking dictionary |
| Vocabulary: |
100,000 words |
| Size: |
4.4 x 3.4 x 0.87 in |
| Weight: |
3.5 oz |
| Battery Type: |
2 x AAA batteries |
This is a genuine thesaurus, it offers over 500,000 synonyms and antonyms, alternate word choices, clever linguistic games and an SAT test study list: all to help you build a solid English background. As a Franklin device, the unit carries the distinctive feature of phonetic spell correction, allowing you to enter words as you hear them, guessing what it is you are trying to find. And there are other things, things that make consulting this thesaurus simply an enjoyable experience, such as a large 8-line monochrome display, a ROLODEX® electronic databank, a clock, a calculator and more. The unit’s reasonable size is definitely an advantage, and an expansion card slot, plus USB connectivity make it utterly versatile.
The User’s Manual is available in English. |
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| | | ECTACO English-English Dictionary with SAT Words Tutor SAT-1600 | | | | | 
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| ECTACO English-English Dictionary SAT-1600
Voice : English
| Device Type: |
Ectaco B-3 |
| Operating system: |
eBM OS 2.0 |
| Size: |
5.17x3.39x0.67 |
| Weight: |
6.5 oz |
| Batery Type: |
2 x AAA batteries, included |
| PC connection |
yes |
The new English dictionary from Ectaco is a truly useful reference and studying aid. It features the 70,000-word WordNet dictionary with phrase read-back capabilities, user friendly look-up options, and detailed explanations for each term. Multiple reverse explanations make navigating the dictionary more convenient.
The dictionary is also complete with WordNet 5,000 – à Thesaurus that is always ready to satisfy your paraphrasing needs. This product is great for those looking to improve their word knowledge, need help with writing skills, or simply want to have a great reference tool at the touch of a button.
An additional highlight is the SAT Words tutor, a fun but educational vocabulary training aid that is perfect for all students of English. Supporting English speech synthesis and providing transcriptions for all entries, it comes in the form of five entertaining games, Flash Cards, Pockets, Sentence Completion, Spell It and Chose It. Bonus features include an MP3 player, an address book, and everything to give you universal assistance.
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| | | Franklin LM-6000b | | | | | 
Buy now | Franklin LM-6000b Language Master
Voice : English
| Category: | | Talking dictionary |
| Language: | | English |
| Vocabulary: | | 130,000 words |
| Size: | | 5.5 x 5.8 x 1.5 in |
| Weight: | | 4 oz |
| Battery Type: | | 4 x AA batteries, included |
An ideal reference tool that you can share! Includes 130,000 words, 300,000 definitions, 500,000 thesaurus entries, a Grammar Guide, and so much more. Use the large screen and display to share definitions or a game with a friend. Type in words effortlessly using the large format keyboard. Use the headphones to listen to definitions privately. Find not only definitions of words, but also words in definitions. Create a study list of words and let a fellow student or family member have their own study list. Use Franklin`s Dynamic Phonics Guide.The User’s Manual is available in English |
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