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Batteries: 2 AAABinding: Electronics Brand: Franklin Electronics EAN: 9781590744185 ISBN: 1590744187 Item Dimensions: Label: Franklin Electronics Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: Franklin Electronics Model: SCD-1890 MPN: SCD-1890 Publisher: Franklin Electronics Studio: Franklin Electronics Warranty: 1 year warranty Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Completely updated and redesigned, the new Speaking Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, sets a new standard in electronic dictionaries with dynamic new content, a striking new look, and a fresh platform for easy viewing and accessibility. This best-in-class hand-held contains the updated Merriam-Webster's 11th Edition Collegiate Dictionary including biographical and geographical entries. It also contains Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage, Guide to Punctuation and Style, and their Dictionary of Quotations. Additional content to make this a truly all inclusive language and grammar reference tool includes Franklin's patented phonetic spell correction, grammar guide with quizzes, word games and word lists, and a 5-language translator (English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian). The dictionary speaks over 400,000 clear and concise definitions and the Thesaurus contains 500,000 synonyms & antonyms. Designed to help you communicate effectively, it combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology; a must-have hand-held for any business professional, student or family. Dictionary Speaks clear and concise definitions Thesaurus with 500,000 synonyms & antonyms Biographical and Geographical References Interactive Grammar Guide with Quizzes Phonetic Spell Correction 12 Word Games & Exercises, i.e. Hangman, Letris and others 5-Language Translator (English/Spanish/French/German/Italian) Dictionary of Quotations - searched by Author, by Subject (head word) and by Work. 30 Tables and Lists of Reference Information from M-W Collegiate Dictionary, including topics such as chemical elements, world currencies, astronomy, signs & symbols, etc. Identifies and explains sound-a-like words allowing you to select the right word, example - ?affect - impress? versus ?effect - result? Crossword Puzzle solver, Local/World Clock, Built Amazon.com Product Description: Newly updated and redesigned, the Speaking Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary sets the standard for electronic dictionaries. The feature that distinguishes this dictionary from other run-of-the-mill models is its ability to speak--it reads words and definitions clearly, increasing your ability to retain the definition and improving pronunciation of difficult-to-pronounce words. In addition to a library of over 200,000 words, the dictionary features biographical and geographical information, an interactive grammar guide, phonetic spelling correction, a basic calculator and many other useful functions. It can perform in five different languages, translating freely between English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. It even enables you to compile your favorite words into customized lists, making word studying much easier. It also plays nine different fun games which can help build your vocabulary and spelling skills. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - high number of words- So So definitions (compared to cambridge adnvanced learner's)- A little slow in operationIt has many words- So So definitions (compared to cambridge adnvanced learner's dictionary)- A little slow in operation Rating:  - dictionaries anyone?This is a good product, will serve any future buyer well. Great transaction. Note that the word search doesn't seem to work in the quotations section. But the item has a real good dictionary. Rating:  - Could Sound BetterFranklin SCD-1890 Speaking Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th EditionThis product is wonderful but could be better if speaking could be more pronounced and understood especially when using tool for Spelling Bee. The mechanical sound distorts the word. Rating: - Great itemGot this for my wife and she love it too. But the speaking dictionary does sound a bit robotic to me. I am not the user of this unit so I gave it a 5 star cause that's what my wife said she would rate it. Personally, I would give it a 4 star. Rating:  - Not a good purchase by any meansIf I could put negative number of starts, I'd gladly do so. Either it was bad choice of manufacturing partner or prematurely released product or both. Device locks up dead when you try playing built-in Letrix game. The thing cannot be turned off when it happens. You have either to take out batteries or find a pin and push it into a small hole in the bottom to reset it. As another reviewer indicated before, the right speaker is a hoax (either there is nothing ... Read More |
