Franklin CET-180 Speaking 5 Language European Communicator

by Franklin Electronics

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000ACOXE
• Item model number: CST-180
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2003

Product Description

Franklin CET-180 Speaking 5 Language European Communicator. Speak effectively anytime anywhere in English, French, German, Italian&Spanish. This handy linguistic device is ideal for leisure or business travelersand foreign exchange students. The 5-language Communicator has been created in response to translation and pronunciation needs. Now you can learn to communicate effectively in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Built on a compact platform, this product translates not only words, but also commonly used phrases. Our communicator device will help you break the language barrier! Vocabulary: 10,000 words. Clear, recorded human speech in all 5 languages! Phrases organized by category. Convenient access to local/world time with alarm clock. 20-word user word list. 2-line display, Adjustable contrast, Volume control, Automatic shutoff, Message prompts in English and Spanish, Headphone jack, Scroll dial, Wrist strap. The User's Manual is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You listen but you don't speak, January 6, 2007

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Tora Man - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Franklin CET-180 Speaking 5 Language European Communicator (Office Product)

Maybe it's just me, but with the information provided with this product, I thought "I" would be able to speak the word or phrase I needed translated. "What a great idea," I thought. No, one does not speak into it, but rather listens as the communicator speaks canned phrases back to the listener/purchaser. So, I guess that's alright - certainly helps with pronunciation - but I'm disappointed that the product was not what I was expecting it to be. In addition, I will never order anything from this company again. I am still waiting for my money back, and it has been almost six months. My emails are not responded to, their promises of emails to me are not kept, and I am the one who has to continue to call long distance to seek my payment. I seem to be unable to change my initial rating of this product and its company, so I'll do it now. I hereby change my rating to ONE star.

19 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Franklin CET-180, A must for any travel to Europe, August 22, 2006

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Will Everly Jr. "WWE" (Henderson, Nevada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin CET-180 Speaking 5 Language European Communicator (Office Product)

This product makes the difference between being able to communicate in Europe when your only language in English. Everyone traveling should have this item as it makes travel and communication a breeze!