English - Spanish Bidirectional Talking Dictionary ES400

by Ectaco

Product Details

Product Manual [414kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• ASIN: B0002E475I
• Item model number: ES400
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Bidirectional English and Spanish talking dictionary ES400TX. Incorporating the latest text-to-speech technology, it will quickly become one of your most important and reliable tools for use in fulfilling a wide range of communication requirements. Its more than 520,000 words make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available. <p><b>Effective Learning Curve</b><p>The most important thing about effective communication is the ease with which it is accomplished. Feeling comfortable is good for business and helps you relax when traveling for pleasure. This English <-> Spanish dictionary provides all that and more in one easy and convenient handheld. Noted for its functionality, convenience and effectiveness, this is an invaluable resource you won't want to be without.<ul><li> The dictionary includes over 1,200 phrases grouped by topic for easy daily communication.<li>Main vocabulary includes medical, technical, legal, and business terms, as well as slang, idioms, and general expressions <li> Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes. <li> Flash cards. A classic memorization method. <li> The dictionary is equipped with English and Spanish Speech synthesis <li> Vector Ultima spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling choice from the suggestion list. </ul><p><b>Added functionality </b><ul><li> Universal organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply to highest industry standards <li> Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler </ul><p>In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, a bonus CD-ROM dictionaries software.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not great, December 20, 2004

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RFB "spanish student" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: English - Spanish Bidirectional Talking Dictionary ES400 (Electronics)

This is a mediocre english to spanish translator (I have about a 40% success rate when looking up spanish words...) that suffers greatly from a very poor keyboard; I have to press keys several times to get them entered on each word. Too bad...

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars two thumbs up, May 18, 2006

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Helen Towle (Upstate NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: English - Spanish Bidirectional Talking Dictionary ES400 (Electronics)

The simple fact that it can speak 520,000 words in Spanish and English made me buy this dictionary. I was pleasantly surprised by how sturdy and easy to use it was. The speech synthesis took some getting used to but I see now that it really is a clever thing to have and am glad I didn't go for the one that doesn't talk.

I think the phrasebook would be good for someone who didn't know anything at all. I haven't used the medical and legal terms it says it comes with (and hope I won't have to!) but its good to know they're there. All in all I give it two thumbs up.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful Sale!, November 10, 2006

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S. Chen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: English - Spanish Bidirectional Talking Dictionary ES400 (Electronics)

I purchased an english spanish dictionary for $99.95. When I recieved my package it was not what I ordered. The seller told me an "updated" one was sent to me. I have told the seller I was interested in the item on the page I saw and provided a link to the page. The seller told me I would have to pay $300.00 more for an exchange. But clearly the price was $99.95 on the page. So I returned for a refund paying $8.00 for postage. The item was recieve to the seller on September 15,2006. I asked for a refund the seller told me she did not recieve the item. I continuous wrote to the seller numerous times and even provided the tracking number which provided the item was recieved to the seller on September 15 at 9:22am. Over three weeks passed and the seller still told me she did not recieve my return. I has a file a claim to amazon and the seller then refunded my $99.95. I still lost out on my $8.00 postage and didn't get my item. WOULD NEVER BUY FROM AGAIN!!