- Dictionary with 100,000 words
- Thesaurus with links to 500,000 words
- Permits phonetic spelling
- Fun games, calculator, metric/currency converter
- Supports Bookman II book-card system
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Amazon.com Review
Why pull heavy books off the shelf when you can consult your lightweight, portable Franklin MWD-1440 dictionary and thesaurus? It easily fits into your pocket and includes games and spelling correction, too.
The MWD-1440, an electronic version of a Merriam-Webster dictionary and thesaurus, is easy to set up and learn. Just insert two coin-cell batteries (included) to get the unit running. Operating the MWD-1440 is intuitive, but Franklin has also included a manual in English and Spanish, as well as condensed instructions that appear on the inside of the unit's protective cover.
To look up a word, turn on the unit, type the word, and press Enter. For example, when we evaluated the MWD-1440, we looked up "iconoclast," and the unit displayed two complete definitions along with the word's Middle Latin and Middle Greek etymology. We pressed the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through the information. For a list of synonyms, we pressed the Thes button, and the unit displayed six synonyms for the first definition and four synonyms for the second definition. While the unit is simple to operate, typing is difficult because of the tiny keys.
In addition to dictionary and thesaurus functions, the unit has a crossword-puzzle solver, a calculator, and a metric/currency converter. There's also a searchable list of SAT words for those studying for the college boards. The Confusables feature marks words that are commonly confused with each other (for example: their, they're, and there) and clarifies them. The Learnables feature includes flashcards that display words and allow you to guess the definitions; you can press Enter to see if your answer is correct. The unit also contains nine games: Hangman, Anagrams, Word Train, Word Builder, Jumble, Link Four, Link Four (for two players), Tic Tac Toe (for one player), and Tic Tac Toe (for two players).
With its low price, expandability, and portability, the Franklin MWD-1440 makes a fine pocket-sized dictionary and thesaurus. --Mike Brown
Pros:
- Easy to set up and learn
- Includes games and other extras
Cons:
- Keys are small
- Limited viewing area
Product Description
Over 100,000 definitions with large 5-line display, includes BOOKMAN card slot, Confusables, Classmates and Learnables features; SAT word list, 5 word games, calculator, and metric and currency converter.
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Always There When I Need It,
By MartyHansen (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Franklin MWD-1440 Dictionary and Thesaurus with Bookman II (Office Product)
As a heavy on-the-road word processing user of my Palm -- made possible by DataViz's Documents To Go 4.0 (available from Amazon, which downloads MS Word documents to my PDA) -- I've found myself using my Franklin MWD-1440 Dictionary and Thesaurus with Bookman II almost constantly! Granted, its not as thorough or as in-depth as the large book-style dictionary and thesaurus which I keep at home next to my PC, but, with its portable size, I can always take it with me wherever I go -- such as to my kids' sports practice or music lessons (where I'll write product reviews such as this one), or when I'm traveling away from home for business.Even though its volume of entries is not as extensive, the Franklin is actually superior in some ways to both my book-style dictionary and thesaurus, and to my laptop PC (personal computer). Here's how I've found the Franklin to be most useful: For spell checking. Just punch in the word -- as you think it should be spelled -- and the Franklin will fix the spelling for you. With a book-style dictionary (as you already know), you're pretty much on your own! For definitions. The Franklin provides the meanings of words -- which is something you won't get from your PC's spell checker. This can be very handy, especially when confirming the proper usage of the words suggested by the thesaurus. For its thesaurus. The Franklin provides both synonyms and antonyms. And you only need to enter the word once -- to look it up in both the dictionary and the thesaurus, (which is very convenient). The Franklin also has a very legible five-line display -- which is vastly superior (and requires a lot less up-and-down and side-to-side scrolling) as compared to other electronic dictionaries that have only a single or double line array. The replaceable (and long-lasting) watch-style batteries also give the unit a very low profile. (Franklin's other less expensive models, by contrast, use four AAA size batteries, and are noticeably thicker in appearance.) When I acquired my Franklin, I also purchased the available Bookman II interchangeable Encyclopedia and Word Game cartridges. But, to be quite honest, since I use the dictionary and thesaurus so frequently, I haven't had much of a chance (or desire) to try out these other modules. (Buy the MWD-1440 for the five-line display and its thin size -- and not for the Bookman II capability. The improvement in usability and portability you'll experience from these extra features is definitely worth the slightly higher cost.) No matter where you're writing, the Franklin MWD-1440 Dictionary and Thesaurus is a great tool for finding just the right word to use.
52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Terrific Electronic Dictionary!,
This review is from: Franklin MWD-1440 Dictionary and Thesaurus with Bookman II (Office Product)
I just recieved this as a gift and I couldn't be more pleased! Its features include a very expansive dictionary and thesaurus, fun games, word lists, SAT words, flashcards, and a unique addition called Bookman. I really like the Word list feature because you are able to add a total of forty words at a time and then use your own words as flashcards. Although I have not used the Bookman, the idea of a electronic card with book length material on them is useful. All of these features combine to form an excellent hand-held dictionary that resolves the nuisance of leafing through a large dictionary. I highly recommend this product, and consider it the best there is to offer in electronic dictionaries.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
How did I get along with out this?,
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This review is from: Franklin MWD-1440 Dictionary and Thesaurus with Bookman II (Office Product)
Usually when I'd discover an unknown word, I'd just infer its meaning through the context, or ignore it, rather that lug out a dictionary, flipping back and forth, squinting until I revealed the word. This handy little device has changed all that! Now its just a matter of typing in the word. And if you need to find a synonym for that word, no need to lug out the thesaurus; just highlight the word and hit enter. Its such a time saver, and when your absorbed in what you're reading, that makes a big difference. You can also save words, and run through "flashcards" of words; a convenient feature for learning new words or studying for the SAT. The swapable Bookman cards, though I've never used them, seem like a great addition. The unit is small and sturdy, easy to take it with you. And don't forget the games; they can make passing the time in lecture much easier (I never knew how addictive anagrams could be!). The only fault is the unit's top; why is it such a pain to open? I've also had it come off a few times; its fairly easy to replace, but its still a nuisance. I have a feeling that one day when I'm not careful it'll break off. But besides that, if you're a student or an avid reading, this unit is indispensable.
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