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Franklin LM-6000SE English£319.95Buy now
ECTACO Multilanguage Partner EE586HT English - French - German - Italian - Portuguese - Spanish£255Buy now
Franklin LM-6000b English£159.95Buy now
Seiko Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ER8000 English£149.95Buy now
Franklin SCG-1870 English£139.95Buy now
Franklin MWS-1840 English£129.95Buy now
ECTACO Partner EEL400T English - Latin£109.95Buy now
ECTACO English-English Dictionary with SAT Words Tutor SAT-1600 English£99.95Buy now
Franklin DCN-290 English£69.95Buy now
Franklin KID-1240 English£64.95Buy now
Franklin MWD-450 English£59.95Buy now



Franklin LM-6000SE
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Speaking Language Master Special Edition LM-6000SE

Voice : English

Category: Talking dictionary
Language: English
Vocabulary: 300,000 definitions
Size: 5.6 x 5.8 x 1.0 in
Weight: 12.2 oz
Battery Type: 4 x AA batteries, included

The Speaking Language Master™ Special Edition is a portable language reference system specifically designed for those challenged by blindness, visual or speech impairments, learning disabilities or dyslexia. Teachers and parents agree that it is the answer for students of all ages.

With your Language Master SE, you can do this and more:

  • quickly learn the keyboard layout and functions;
  • automatically check and correct spellings, easily hear words said, read, and spelled aloud;
  • instantly find definitions, synonyms, grammar help, and other reference information;
  • conveniently save words and messages for study or play;
  • communicate more freely by recording up to 26 personal messages for playback anytime;
  • enjoy playing 10 educational word games.

Combining the latest speech and linguistic technology with authoritative Merriam-Webster references, this wonderful electronic aide opens a new world of reference.

The unit comes complete with a variety of instructional materials – a cassette tape, a user’s manual, and a quick reference card. Also included are headphones for private listening, an AC adapter, press on locator dots, 4 AA batteries, and more.

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ECTACO Multilanguage Partner EE586HT
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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

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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Franklin LM-6000b
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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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Seiko Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ER8000
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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 SCG-1870
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Franklin Ultimate Reference Suite SCG-1870

Voice : English

Category: Dictionary
Language: English
Vocabulary: over 200,000 words
Size: 5.125 x 3.5 x 0.5 in
Weight: 5 oz
Battery Type: 2 x AA batteries

Franklin’s Ultimate Portable Reference Suite is the all-in-one reference solution for professionals on the go! Stay up-to-date on time-honored facts and knowledge as well as current developments!

  • Easy to understand definitions.
    Immediate access to clear and concise definitions for over 200,000 words, with guidelines for words with confused or disputed usage.
  • Accurate pronunciation. Headwords and definitions spoken with Franklin's ClariSpeech™ technology.
  • Authoritative spelling.
    Discover the correct spelling for a word based on phonetically-entered words and Franklin's quick search and retrieval technology.
  • Interactive learning with word games.
    Build your vocabulary while playing Letris, Word Dozer, and other interactive games.
  • Comprehensive grammar guide and more.
    Grammar Guide (with Grammar quizzes), and over 20 tables of useful information, at your fingertips. The Confusables feature gives you with easy access to homonyms and homophones.

Get smarter faster with instant access to a world of facts: the new 11th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Franklin's Advanced Thesaurus, Concise Columbia Encyclopedia, Great Documents of American History, and much more.

  • Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Ed.
    Completely updated and redesigned, the new Eleventh Edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary sets a new standard in electronic dictionaries with dynamic new content, a striking new look, and a fresh platform for easy viewing and accessibility. Combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology, providing instant access to over 200,000 words and 500,000 synonyms.
  • Franklin's Advanced Thesaurus
    Expand your vocabulary. Use alternate word choices with a complete thesaurus containing 500,000 synonym returns (including Classmates™). Synonym paragraphs explain different shades of meaning between words.
  • Concise Columbia Encyclopedia, 4th Ed.
    Contains over 16,000 articles supplying you with a wealth of cultural, historical, biographical, and scientific information. Bookmark feature allows you to keep track of favorite and/or challenging entries. Cross-references are included for easy look-up.
  • Great Documents of American History
    Contains the complete text of 60+ of the most important documents and speeches that have shaped America. Search by subject, author, year, document type, words and phrases found in the document text, or any combination of the above.
  • Versatile and Expandable
    This reference tool has a built-in ROLODEX Databank, calculator and metric/currency converters. It is also expandable with an included* PC connectivity kit that allows for downloads of other reference and eBook titles as well as eNews from around the world. Use your book card slot to access a library of additional Franklin titles.

(Note: * The PC Connectivity kit included with this model does not include an AC Adapter.)

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Franklin MWS-1840
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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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ECTACO Partner EEL400T
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English <-> Latin bidirectional talking dictionary

Voice : English

Category:   Talking dictionary
Language pair:   English<->Latin; Latin<->English
Vocabulary:   450,000 words
Size:   4.6x3.5x0.6 in
Weight:   4 oz
Battery Type:   2 x AAA batteries, included
PC connection   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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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 DCN-290
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Franklin Executive Desk Companion DCN-290

Voice : None

Category: Dictionary
Language: English
Vocabulary: 44,000 words
Size: 5 x 5.02 x 1.61 in
Weight: 9.17 oz
Battery Type: 3 x AA batteries, included

The Executive Desk Companion is the perfect desk accessory, combining an Advanced Speller, Professional Thesaurus, Calculator and Clock in one convenient device! With this portable dictionary assistant, you are no longer held prisoner of your PC or your paper reference sources.

Here’s what you will find inside:

  • Advanced Speller with over 100,000 words using Franklin's exclusive phonetic technology provides confidence when importance counts.
  • Professional Thesaurus with over 500,000 synonyms will increase the impact of your thoughts and ideas by providing alternate word choices.
  • Essential Calculator with advanced functions and memory.
  • Precision Clock
  • Indoor Temperature Sensor
  • 8 Word Games and built-in crossword solver included.
  • Vocabulary List feature lets you save words that you want to recall instantly.
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Franklin KID-1240
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Franklin Children's Talking Dictionary & Spell Corrector KID-1240

Voice : Englsih

Category: Dictionary
Language: English
Vocabulary: 44,000 words
Size: 1 x 4 x 6 3/8 in
Weight: 7 oz
Battery Type: 4 x AA batteries, included

With this interactive speaking dictionary, improving your child's reading and writing skills turns into an enjoyable experience. It will boost your youngster’s desire to learn new concepts and new ideas, as well as his or her potential to excel in school. This electronic dictionary is ideal for ages 6 to 10.

Over 40,000 easy-to-understand definitions are pronounced for effective vocabulary learning. The automatic phonetic spell corrector turns "nolij" into "knowledge". At the same time, an animated handwriting guide demonstrates print and cursive styles. Additional features include a rhyme finder, five word-building games, and a vocabulary word list that can be created by the user.

  • 44,000 elementary word definitions
  • Speaks letters, words and definitions
  • Personal vocabulary word list
  • Rhyme finder
  • Homophone guide (to, too, two)
  • 5 word-building games
  • Animated handwriting guide
  • Protective flip cover
  • Adjustable volume control
  • Works with headphones (sold separately)
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Franklin MWD-450
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Meriam-Webster's Dictionary MWD-450

Voice : None

Category: Non-Talking dictionary
Language: English
Vocabulary: 80,000 words
Size: 12.66 x 7.8 x 1.65 cm
Weight: 4 oz
Battery Type: 2 CR-2032 lithium

The renowned dictionary adapted for this handheld offers 80,000 words, 274,000 definitions, and a whole lot more. Your electronic dictionary experience is streamlined by means of the smart search feature that finds words instantly and also tolerates spelling errors. Improving your spelling and expanding your vocabulary is just plain common sense with Spelling Bee and Flashcards.

There’s always time for a break, so relax by solving crossword puzzles or playing nine fun-filled games! Its 4-line display makes using this dictionary a pleasure. Additional features include the option to store names and phone numbers in a ROLODEX® Electronics databank and access to world time for over 40 cities.

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