Franklin LM6000b Speaking Language Master

by Franklin Electronics

Product Details

Product Manual [195kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches ; 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000059Y3E
• Item model number: LM6000b
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #5 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Electronic Dictionaries, Thesauri & Translators > English Dictionaries
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 20, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Listen and learn with the Franklin Speaking Language Master dictionary. The Language Master gives you access to 130,000 words, 300,000 definitions, and 500,000 thesaurus entries from Webster's English dictionary. Highlight a word, and ClariSpeech technology will speak aloud the word and definition.

Definitions include parts of speech, inflected forms, multiple meanings, and word etymologies. ClariSpeech repetition allows for better pronunciation and makes the Language Master perfect for visually impaired, learning disabled, and dyslexic students.

Dictionary features include phonetic spell correction, a grammar guide, and crossword solver. The Language Master comes with 12 word games, including anagrams, jumble, flash cards, spelling bee, and Letris. It also features context-sensitive help text, a dynamic phonics guide, and reverse search.

View word information on the eight-line LCD screen with contrast control and adjustable font size. The Language Master is powered by four AA batteries. The Language Master comes with automatic shutoff, volume control, a carrying case, and a battery-low indicator.

It is covered by a one-year warranty.

Product Description

Franklin Electronic LM-6000B Speaking Language Master LM6000B Digital Diaries

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

130 of 134 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars unwieldy. database lacks., January 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Franklin LM6000b Speaking Language Master (Office Product)

Pros:
Acceptable dictionary service. (Quick, short definitions to a large number of everyday words)
Useful pronunciation service.

Cons:
Perceptible delay in appearance of definition after word has been typed in(though you get used to it)

SLOW word correction (if you type in a word/spelling not in the dictionary, the wait is excruciating while it comes up with alternatives. To be fair, this search can be canceled promptly if you typed in a wrong word by mistake)

Not quite portable. Dictionary could have been more comprehensive, used AAA batteries. Top heavy (literally), unwieldy in the hand due to 4 AAs.

Would have preferred more comprehensive definitions and lesser games. More comprehensive meaning better definitions and more etymologies. I would not agree with the term "Language Master" because of the perceived deficiencies in the number of words and length of definitions.
I would NOT call it a good reference either.
Compared to the the excellent free service at www.m-w.com and my own idea of a portable dictionary.

Keys go clackety clack - could have used softer keys.

I would not recommend this buy.

P.S.
Why don't we have more competition in the electronic dictionary sector?

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice product,..terrible customer service., December 18, 2002

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a troubled Franklin customer (Peachtree City, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Franklin LM6000b Speaking Language Master (Office Product)

I have this particular product and like it very much. However, over the years I have purchased from Franklin many times and there is one thing about Franklin that is consistent and which I can't stand and that is their approach to customer service. Believe me, you don't want to have to deal with such terrible customer service. As each year goes by, I'm more and more amazed how a company with such poor customer service stays in business. Regardless of the merits of the product, it would be impossible for me to recommend dealing with Franklin.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Tool for Learning English, November 11, 2002

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Scott "Scott" (North Dakota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Franklin LM6000b Speaking Language Master (Office Product)

Excellent learning tool for students and people who want to improve their English or build up their vocabulary. The pronunciation is clear and I have been using it for more than 10 years. At work, I use the thesaurus to fine tune my documents and when I travel, I take it along as the word games get me hooked during the long flights. It is one of the best investments I have ever made. I also share it with my son who is in secondary school. Sometimes we argue over the pronunciation of certain words and the talking dictionary acts as arbitrator. Although the price has not gone down after it was launched, it is still worth every cent.