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Category:	Talking bilingual dictionary expandable to include over 50 language combinations
Language pair:	English <-> Romanian; Romanian <-> English
Speech:	English for the Dictionary; English and Romanian for the PhraseBook
Number of words:	538,000
Battery Type:	Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V, 1700mAh), included

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U-Learn

The highest rated language-learning program for those on the go. Entering this mode and selecting your category (everything from Shopping to Travel) will begin an interactive program that is fully hands and eyes free. It will ask you questions and help you with your pronunciation on everything to get you speaking in no time.

Audio Phrasebook

With 14000 pre-recorded phrases there’s nothing you can’t find! Use the speech recognition to say and search for your phrase or find it manually through our easily accessible topics. All phrases are pronounced fluently in both English and Romanian so when you speak the phrase in English, you’ll get the perfect translation in Romanian.

GPS Around The World

All GRAND models now have a GPS module attached to help you find your way wherever your travels take you! The module comes pre-loaded with US and Canada maps with additional maps available here.

C-Pen Scanning

At a restaurant, or even while reading, pull out the Ectaco CPen scanner and scan, upload and translate any text to your Partner 900 device.

Largest Dictionary and Picture Dictionary In The World

Find ANY word you might be looking for here in the dictionary. Not only can you hear how its pronounced (in a real human voice), but you also receive its parts of speech, gender, synonyms and much more.

Features:

• Large 3.5” colour LCD screen
• 538,000 entry English <-> Romanian bilingual translating Dictionary
• 70,000 English explanations with the WordNet Princeton English Dictionary
• ULearn application for language learning to it’s fullest while on-the-go
• Advanced English and Romanian Speech Recognition
• True Voice human pronunciation of Russian words in the Dictionary
• Talking Picture Dictionary with pronunciation for all words
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook for commonly encountered situations featuring English and Romanian human voice output
• Unbeatable Word-Of-The-Day vocabulary builder
• Spell-Check, History and Slang Lock options
• Smart QWERTY and Virtual Keyboard with Audio interface
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker and English Morphofinder™ to help find the words you need
• English Grammar, Irregular Verbs, Idioms, and SAT 200/5000 vocabulary builders
• Games including Linguistic Crossword, Pockets, Spell-It-Right, FlashCards, Hangman, and Translation Tests
• Customizable translating jetBook Reader with FB2, TXT and XML file support
• Video Player with .avi, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg, and .png. support
• Voice recorder
• SDHC card support of up to 32GB

All Grand 900 models include C-pen, GPSR, 4GB language card with US map GPS, Car holder, Car power adapter, Dual USB cable for C-pen, Headphones with mic, Bonus CD, Adapter, Rechargeable battery and Pouch.

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £469.95

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Category:	Talking bilingual dictionary expandable to include over 50 language combinations
Language pair:	English <-> Romanian; Romanian <-> English
Speech:	English for the Dictionary; English and Romanian for the PhraseBook
Number of words:	538,000
Battery Type:	Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V, 1700mAh), included

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U-Learn

The highest rated language-learning program for those on the go. Entering this mode and selecting your category (everything from Shopping to Travel) will begin an interactive program that is fully hands and eyes free. It will ask you questions and help you with your pronunciation on everything to get you speaking in no time.

Audio Phrasebook

With 14000 pre-recorded phrases there’s nothing you can’t find! Use the speech recognition to say and search for your phrase or find it manually through our easily accessible topics. All phrases are pronounced fluently in both English and Romanian so when you speak the phrase in English, you’ll get the perfect translation in Romanian.

Largest Dictionary and Picture Dictionary In The World

Find ANY word you might be looking for here in the dictionary. Not only can you hear how its pronounced (in a real human voice), but you also receive its parts of speech, gender, synonyms and much more.

Features:

• Large 3.5” colour LCD screen
• 538,000 entry English <-> Romanian bilingual translating Dictionary
• 70,000 English explanations with the WordNet Princeton English Dictionary
• ULearn application for language learning to it’s fullest while on-the-go
• Advanced English and Romanian Speech Recognition
• True Voice human pronunciation of Russian words in the Dictionary
• Talking Picture Dictionary with pronunciation for all words
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook for commonly encountered situations featuring English and Romanian human voice output
• Unbeatable Word-Of-The-Day vocabulary builder
• Spell-Check, History and Slang Lock options
• Smart QWERTY and Virtual Keyboard with Audio interface
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker and English Morphofinder™ to help find the words you need
• English Grammar, Irregular Verbs, Idioms, and SAT 200/5000 vocabulary builders
• Games including Linguistic Crossword, Pockets, Spell-It-Right, FlashCards, Hangman, and Translation Tests
• Customizable translating jetBook Reader with FB2, TXT and XML file support
• Video Player with .avi, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg, and .png. support
• Voice recorder
• SDHC card support of up to 32GB

Headphones with mic, Usb cable, Bonus CD, Adapter, Rechargeable battery and Pouch are included in the standard package.

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £329.95

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Category:	Talking dictionary
Language pair:	English<->Romanian; Romanian <->English
Vocabulary:	450,000 words
Size:	5.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 in
Weight:	4 oz
Battery Type:	2 x AAA batteries, included
PC connection	Yes

Learning Romanian is easier with this dictionary.

This convenient English <-> Romanian <-> English bidirectional dictionary is built to make your life easier. Imagine having to flip through a paper dictionary to find the right word! No more of that, ECTACO comes to the rescue. And get this: our new dictionary lets you hear all of the English entries pronounced out loud. Can your paper textbook do that? We think not. Moreover, with this ECTACO dictionary you get English transcriptions, an English-Romanian phrasebook, providing a bunch of useful phrases on twelve topics and a User’s dictionary, where you can add your own words and translations. This ECTACO Partner has a bilingual interface and a bilingual (128K) organizer. So, relax, and let our ERm400TX find the right words for you, since you have more important things to do: travel at ease, and learn languages fast and easy! Voice output in English. The dictionary includes over 1,100 phrases grouped by topic for easy daily communication.

• The 'Hangman' linguistic game
• Transcriptions for English entries
• Slang lock
• User’s dictionary
• Idioms

Added functionality

• Bilingual business organizer, calculator, metric and currency converters
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately
• Large graphic screen. This 5-line screen with higher resolution makes for natural smooth font appearance and it’s easy on your eyes.
• Math calculator

For complete information on this model, please refer to the instruction manual available in PDF format.

In addition to actual electronic dictionary, the package includes two replaceable batteries, a soft pouch for storage and carrying, bonus CD with additional software titles, and a user manual.

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £149.95

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Category:	Talking bilingual dictionary expandable to include over 50 language combinations
Language pair:	English <-> English, English <-> Romanian,Romanian <-> English
Speech:	English for the Dictionary; English and Romanian for the PhraseBook

A complete resource, the Ectaco iTRAVL will help you learn a language and even communicate for you. Sleek and portable, the iTRAVL can fit right in your pocket so you can take it anywhere. Crystal clear display with a fully functional touch screen, the iTRAVL is the ultimate language assistant for anyone on the go. You can enjoy the ease of the Audio Phrasebook which contains 14,000 voice-activated phrases, all which are spoken for you fluently in your target language via speech to speech translation. A real human voice and a large speaker make it easy for both people to understand. With the iTRAVL you can learn a language quickly and efficiently. Speech recognition modules will listen to your pronunciation and give you feedback on the quality of your speech. Tons of games, a talking dictionary, electronic translator, and other programs make studying the language fun and easy. These features are only of few of the many that make the Ectaco iTRAVL the perfect communication and learning tool for you!

U-LEARN – The greatest invention to driving since the radio! – A fully hands and eyes free system that will ask you questions and help with your pronunciation, all in a human voice! It’s exactly like having your own personal tutor sitting atop your dashboard. You can even set it to sleep mode and learn while in bed.

AUDIO PHRASEBOOK – Asking for the bathroom made easy! - Just say or select any one of the 14000 pre-programmed phrases and have them fluently pronounced in English or Romanian. It’s as simple as that, you can even see the corresponding text to any of the phrases.

GPS FUNCTIONALITY – A GPS chip that slides into the bottom of the device will let you know where you are and where you want to go anywhere in the world. It comes pre-loaded with US and Canada maps with expansion packages available here.

LEARNING GAMES AND MORE! Everything from games, to flashcards, SAT help and more are all built into the iTRAVL making it a one-of-a-kind resource for all your travel needs.

The English-Romanian iTRAVL includes:

• 532,350 word dictionary for both English and Romanian
• U-Learn hands and eyes free language learning program
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition and real human pronunciation translates and speaks 14,000 travel-related words and phrases in both languages using these topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, and Calling for Police
• iHELP pronounces Emergency or frequently used phrases instantly
• Talking 39 Language Picture Dictionary with pronunciation for all words
• Large English explanatory dictionary
• English interface
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality with icons and messages
• Built-in Video Player supports .avi, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg and .png audio, video, and image formats
• jetBook e-book reader with multiple file format support
• Hangman, linguistic crosswords, notepad, calculator, metric and size converter, and word time clock utilities.

AC adapter, headphones, USB cable, case and bonus CD are included in the standard package.

Price: £309.95

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Device Type:	ECTACO B-3
Operating system:	eBM OS 2.0
Language pairs:	English<->Romanian Romanian <->English;
Size:	5.17 x 3.39 x 0.67 in
Weight:	6.5 oz
Batery Type:	2 x AAA batteries
PC connection	Yes

The remarkable ECTACO Audio PhraseBook English <-> Romanian B-3 is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates thousands of travel-related phrases divided by activity and then speaks the translation aloud. Featuring natural pronunciation as narrated by native speakers it is easily understood by listeners. Perfect for both native English speakers learning Romanian and Romanian speakers learning English, it includes award-winning Vector Ultima spell-check, a customisable user’s dictionary, English idioms and irregular verbs, and everything else necessary to help you attain proficiency and fluency. With its powerful, advanced search functions, it is able to locate the phrase you need in split seconds. With it, you will be communicating like a native speaker instantly!

This unique handheld was designed to replace an interpreter in most commonly encountered situations, such as registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting the bank and more. Meant to provide freedom and self-sufficiency to all users, it is extremely flexible and it easily switches between topics to suit you needs. To make it even more functional, the entertaining FlashCards language-learning game has been included to let users practice from a personal list of words and phrases to improve their vocabulary. It’s the fun and effective way to increase confidence and ability. And if that weren’t enough, this outstanding translator is exceedingly customisable. It even allows you to quickly and easily add additional languages as needed. The B-3 also includes many convenient organizer features that help you keep track of things. With its address book, diary, and digital voice memo, it acts as your own personal assistant. And we have even included an music player to provide entertainment. Simply load it directly from your desktop PC before leaving home!

The B-3 comes complete with a smart, self-amplified loudspeaker that can be worn around the neck. This unique feature allows you to get your message across simply and easily. To enhance your device, an exclusive bonus CD is also included that contains more than 20 software dictionaries and the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook Desktop Manager.

Features and Accessories

• 16-level greyscale high-resolution display with touch screen and enhanced polarizers;
• Hardware features: USB port - Multimedia Card (MMC) slot - Headphone jack - Speaker - Microphone - Backlight;
• Core applications: Music Player - Date Book with audio reminders- Address Book - Voice Memo - Memo Book - To Do Book - Calculator;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition;
• Natural pronunciation of all phrases narrated by native speakers;
• Accessories: LS-101 self-amplified loudspeaker (batteries, connection cable and neck strap included) - Stylus - Removable cover - USB Cable (USB and Serial Cradle sold separately);
• Password protection;
• User’s manual in English

Connectivity Option

• You can connect this device to your PC if your system meets the following minimum requirements: IBM-compatible 486 PC or higher running Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP- 50 MB free disk space - 32 MB RAM (recommended) - available serial or standard USB port - Internet connectivity - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later) OR Netscape Navigator 4.02 (or later) - 256 colour VGA monitor - Mouse or other pointing device;

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £99.95

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Device Type:	ECTACO C-4
Language pairs:	English <-> Romanian; Romanian <-> English
Open mode:	5.85 x 5.12 x 0.51 in
Close mode:	3.12 x 5.12 x 0.9 in
Battery Type:	Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V, 800mAh), included
PC connection	No

Portable yet durable, the Ectaco Partner C-4 Electronic dictionary is a great resource whether you’re learning a language or trying to communicate. The C-4 uses an electronic book design so when you open it, the device reveals two screens and a full QWERTY keyboard which makes the features even easier to use. This design allows for enhanced translation and learning features while maintaining usability. The massive dictionary contains more than 517,500 words which can be translated in either direction.

Advanced TTS modules allow you to hear the pronunciation of dictionary entries with 14,000 pre-loaded popular phrases that can also be spoken out using crystal clear digital recordings of authentic native speakers. Packed with all the information and utilities necessary for complete understanding, the C-4 makes communicating in another language easy and accurate.

Highlighted Features:

• Dictionary: Over 517,500 words pre-loaded in the dictionary with the option to add more than 50 language combinations available via and SD Card (sold separately). It includes general and specific dictionaries with medical, law, economic and other terms. The speaker button allows you to hear the pronunciation of any word instantly so you get your pronunciation correct.
• Audio Phrasebook: This feature delivers real human voice in English and Romanian for over 14,000 pre-recorded phrases. It also provides the different responses you might receive in the "You May Hear" section.

Translation Features

• The Slang Lock function allows you to include or lock out slang from your dictionaries
• Look-up function helps you easily navigate through huge vocabulary bases at your disposal
• Language cards allow you to add a variety of languages and endless linguistic content from ECTACO.

Language-Learning

• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies help you to prepare for these tough, English-language proficiency tests
• A useful English grammar guide
• American Citizenship test preparation
• Linguistic games that help you learn at your own pace, expand your vocabulary, and improve spelling.
• Over 517,500 words in the English and Romanian dictionary featuring synthesized TTS voice output for English language as well as comprehensive examples of use in real-life situations
• Phonetic transcription provides essential assistance for those learning to speak and write correctly
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Extras

• English interface
• Bonus CD containing over 150 exclusive demo LingvoSoft applications including Talking Dictionaries, FlashCards and PhraseBooks for 39 languages
• Currency and metric conversions
• World Time
• Calculator
• And More…

This device is powered by AC/DC adapter and rechargeable battery (all included in the standard package)

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £179.95

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Device Type:	ECTACO B-3
Operating system:	eBM OS 2.0
Language pairs:	Russian<->Romanian Romanian <->Russian;
Size:	5.17 x 3.39 x 0.67 in
Weight:	6.5 oz
Batery Type:	2 x AAA batteries
PC connection	Yes

The remarkable ECTACO Audio PhraseBook Russian <-> Romanian B-3 is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates thousands of travel-related phrases divided by activity and then speaks the translation aloud. Featuring natural pronunciation as narrated by native speakers it is easily understood by listeners. Perfect for both native Russian speakers learning Romanian and Romanian speakers learning Russian, it includes award-winning Vector Ultima spell-check, a customisable user’s dictionary and everything else necessary to help you attain proficiency and fluency. With its powerful, advanced search functions, it is able to locate the phrase you need in split seconds. With it, you will be communicating like a native speaker instantly!

This unique handheld was designed to replace an interpreter in most commonly encountered situations, such as registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting the bank and more. Meant to provide freedom and self-sufficiency to all users, it is extremely flexible and it easily switches between topics to suit you needs. To make it even more functional, the entertaining FlashCards language-learning game has been included to let users practice from a personal list of words and phrases to improve their vocabulary. It’s the fun and effective way to increase confidence and ability. And if that weren’t enough, this outstanding translator is exceedingly customisable. It even allows you to quickly and easily add additional languages as needed. The B-3 also includes many convenient organizer features that help you keep track of things. With its address book, diary, and digital voice memo, it acts as your own personal assistant. And we have even included an music player to provide entertainment. Simply load it directly from your desktop PC before leaving home!

The B-3 comes complete with a smart, self-amplified loudspeaker that can be worn around the neck. This unique feature allows you to get your message across simply and easily. To enhance your device, an exclusive bonus CD is also included that contains more than 20 software dictionaries and the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook Desktop Manager.

Features and Accessories

• 16-level greyscale high-resolution display with touch screen and enhanced polarizers;
• Hardware features: USB port - Multimedia Card (MMC) slot - Headphone jack - Speaker - Microphone - Backlight;
• Core applications: Music Player - Date Book with audio reminders- Address Book - Voice Memo - Memo Book - To Do Book - Calculator;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition;
• Natural pronunciation of all phrases narrated by native speakers;
• Accessories: LS-101 self-amplified loudspeaker (batteries, connection cable and neck strap included) - Stylus - Removable cover - USB Cable (USB and Serial Cradle sold separately);
• Password protection;
• User’s manual in English

Connectivity Option

• You can connect this device to your PC if your system meets the following minimum requirements: IBM-compatible 486 PC or higher running Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP- 50 MB free disk space - 32 MB RAM (recommended) - available serial or standard USB port - Internet connectivity - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later) OR Netscape Navigator 4.02 (or later) - 256 colour VGA monitor - Mouse or other pointing device;

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £129.95

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Featuring an absolutely unique combination of translating dictionaries, this all-new multipurpose device offers accurate and dependable translation between Spanish and English, Spanish and French, Spanish and German, Spanish and Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, Spanish and Russian, as well as Spanish and Romanian. Capable of pronouncing all of its entries, this remarkable handheld saves you time and effort and makes communicating in any of the languages nearly effortless. With its powerful search functions, our ECTACO Multilingual Audio PhraseBook-7Sp B-3 is able to locate the word you want in split seconds. Perfect for anyone who needs instant translations between these language pairs on the go, it also includes a handy travel-related PhraseBook and our Vector Ultima spell checker, a user’s dictionary, and lightening fast search functions to help you attain proficiency in whichever language you choose. It also includes word games and exercises to make your learning experience both fun and effective.

For added functionality you have access to a practical organizer with an address book, a To Do list, a memo book, a scheduler and a reminder. Metric and currency conversion, the essential tools of a traveler, are conveniently built-in. Local and world time and calculator are available, too. An music player is provided for entertainment (music can be loaded through a PC connection).

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

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The most bang for your buck for those on a budget. Get the most extensive electronic dictionary for English and Romanian with a fully customizable English interface and keyboard. An additional 14000 phrases are pre-programmed and organized by topic to keep you going and knowledgeable of your surroundings. The included talking dictionary not only gives you the translation, part of speech, gender, and other grammar necessities, but also allows the word to be pronounced via TTS.

Largest Dictionary and Phrasebook

The largest word database for English and Romanian in the most lightweight and compact form. The 500 series offers professional value at an affordable price. Looking up words has never been easier and with 14000 phrases pre-installed and organized by topic there is no other alternative for value.

Superior TTS

Powered by an extensive TTS technology, any word or phrase you find or type in English will be pronounced at your command with a push of a button.

Customizable Interface

With a user-friendly English interface all the functions are available on the main screen for easy accessibility. Volume controls and a headphones jack are visibly placed on the sides of the device.

Language Additions

No matter the language of the device, you can purchase addition SD Cards for the Partner 500 here and switch the language of your device by simply inserting the SD Card. You can always switch back to whatever language you have.

Extras Galore

In addition to all the most indispensable linguistic resources, the Partner 500 also comes pre-loaded with tons of extra features. Use the English World Time utility to stay on schedule no matter where you are and take charge of your finances with the built-in calculator. Currency and metric converters let you make sense of exchange rates and size differences easier than ever before.

The Partner ERm500 includes:

• English Interface
• 450,000 entry bi-directional dictionary
• Advanced English TTS speech synthesis pronounces any word
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook with TTS
• English Phonetic transcription
• Instant reverse translation
• Look-up function
• Advanced word recognition
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker
• Slang Lock feature to exclude slang from translations
• English Irregular verbs
• American English Idioms
• Electronic English grammar book
• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabulary builders
• Linguistic games including the ever-popular and effective Hangman
• USA interview utility to help prepare for citizenship exams
• English World Time clock
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric converters
• Easy to read LCD screen
• Instant mini-USB PC connection
• SD card support
• And more…

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £199.95

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Device Type:	ECTACO B-3
Operating system:	eBM OS 2.0
Language pairs:	French <-> Spanish, Spanish <-> French, English <-> French, French <-> English French <-> German, German <-> French French <-> Itakian, Italian <-> French French <-> Portuguese, Portuguese <-> French French <-> Russian, Russian <-> French French <-> Romanian, Romanian <-> French
Size:	5.17 x 3.39 x 0.67 in
Weight:	6.5 oz
Batery Type:	2 x AAA batteries
PC connection	Yes

Our newest release, the ECTACO Multilingual Audio PhraseBook PB-7Fr B-3, is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 49,000 French, Spanish, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Russian travel-oriented phrases divided by activity and speaks the translation aloud. Featuring natural pronunciation as recorded by native speakers it is easily understood by your listeners. And its powerful search functions allow you to quickly find what you need – exactly when you need it. So you will be communicating with ease in a matter of seconds!

This dynamic handheld substitutes for an interpreter in most standard situations, such as when registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting a bank and more. It is extremely flexible. And it easily switches between subjects to fit almost any circumstance. To make it even more useful, there is an entertaining FlashCards word game included. This lets you practice from a personal list of words and phrases to improve your vocabulary. It’s the fun way to increase your confidence no matter where you are.

The B-3 comes complete with a stylish, self-amplified loudspeaker that you wear around your neck. It helps make sure you get your message across loud and clear. A bonus CD of more than 20 software dictionaries and the ECTACO Desktop Manager is included to enhance your device. Furthermore, this remarkable translator is extremely customizable. It even allows you to add additional languages if needed.

We have also included many practical organizer features to help you keep track of things. With an address book, diary, and digital voice memo, it is your own personal assistant. We have even included an music player to provide entertainment during your travels. Simply load it directly from your desktop PC before leaving home!

Features and Accessories

• Display: 16-level grayscale display and high-resolution touch screen with enhanced polarizers;
• Hardware features: USB port - Multimedia Card (MMC) slot - Headphone jack - Speaker - Microphone - Backlight;
• Core applications: Music Player - Date Book with audio reminders- Address Book - Voice Memo - Memo Book - To Do Book - Calculator;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition;
• Natural pronunciation of all phrases recorded by native speakers;
• Accessories: LS-101 self-amplified loudspeaker (batteries, connection cable and neck strap included) - Stylus - Removable cover - USB Cable (USB and Serial Cradle sold separately);
• Password protection;
• User’s manual in English

  Connectivity Option

  You can connect this device to your PC; for this purpose your system should meet the following minimum requirements: IBM-compatible 486 PC or higher - 256 color VGA monitor - Mouse or other pointing device - Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP- 50 MB free disk space - 32 MB RAM (recommended) - available serial or standard USB port - Internet connectivity - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later) OR Netscape Navigator 4.02 (or later);

  ECTACO Multilingual Audio PhraseBook PB-7Fr B-3 is a regular PB device which comes with MMC cards: French-Spanish, English-French, French-German, French-Italian, French-Portuguese, French-Russian, French-Romanian.

  This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

  Price: £229.95

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	Category:		Non-talking dictionary
	Language pair:		English<->Romanian; Romanian<->English
	Vocabulary:		450,000 words
	Size:		5.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 in
	Weight:		4 oz
	Battery Type:		2 x CR2032 batteries, included

This Language Teacher features a versatile English <-> Romanian <-> English bidirectional dictionary. Hundreds of common phrases, idioms and useful expressions make it a great language tool and an affordable learning resource.

Linguistic functionality

Main dictionary gives you access to over 450,000 words and their translations. They include general vocabulary, as well as medical, technical, legal, and business terms, and slang.

• Dictionary can be expanded via the new words recording function
• Instant reverse translation
• Vector Ultima™ spellchecking system: you can enter words the way you hear them and select a spelling from the list of suggestions

Organizing features

• Business scheduler, universal organizer, calendar and calculator consistent with highest industry standards
• Built-in currency and metric converters

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.

Price: £99.95

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The Ectaco EC-Pen is an affordable and reliable handheld data entry alternative to fixed desktop scanners. Letting you capture the exact segment of the text you need, it instantly inserts scanned data into the desired field within your applications. Seamlessly integrating with translation, word processor, database or spreadsheet applications, you can now scan and insert text from curved, laminated and patterned surfaces - something standard scanners just can't do.Significantly faster and more flexible than a desktop scanner it connects easily with your laptop or Win XP based handheld device and is lightweight and extremely portable. You can use the Ectaco EC-Pen in the library, at the office or even on a plane. Able to read printed text in over 238 languages it lets you send a phrase or a whole paragraph from foreign books or documents to your PC for phonetic pronunciation or to speed up translation and learning. Now you need never again copy-type long sentences or number combinations from contact sheets, business cards or any other printed surface, eliminating the costly and time-consuming mistakes which often occur during manual data entry. In the warehouse, Ectaco EC-Pen enables the creation of custom inventorying and tracking solutions that target the specific needs of your business. Now scan data from any surface directly into standard applications on your computer and continue to process it within the application of your choice. It couldn’t be easier.

Features:

• Selective data entry
• Better data control
• Increased scanning speeds
• Portability
• Scanning from irregular surfaces
• Recognizes 238 languages
• Learning aid
• Inventory/Tracking Solutions

Technical specifications

Processor:		Custom Argus
Reading speed:		15 sm/s (6 in/s)
Dimensions:		5.1 x 0.74 x 1.2 in
1D Barcode types:		Check Code 39, Check Interleaved 25, Code 128, Code 39, EAN 13, EAN 8, Interleaved 25, CODABAR (without checksum), UCC Code 128, Code 2 of 5 (Industrial, lATA, Matrix), Code 93, UPC-A, UPC-E and Postnet.
Main languages:		Armenian (Eastern, Western, Grabar), Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (The Netherlands and Belgium), English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German (new and old spelling), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian (Nynorsk and Bokmal), Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tatar, Turkish and Ukrainian.
Character Size:		5-22 pt.
Battery:		Uses USB port
Weight:		83 g (3 oz)
Banking fonts:		OCR-A, OCR-B and MICR (E13B)
Image Resolution:		Grayscale 330 DPI
Scan Area Size:		10 x 6 mm
Additional Languages:		133 Additional Languages with Latin, Cyrillic or Greek characters
Compatibility:		Windows 98/2000/Me/XP/Vista (64-bit)
System requirements(Windows):		IBM compatible PC Intel Pentium 200 MHz or higher processor, 64 MB RAM, 290 MB free hard-disk space, USB connection.

Price: £129.95

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Category:	Talking bilingual dictionary expandable to include over 50 language combinations
Language pair:	English <-> English, English <-> Spanish, Spanish <-> English, English <-> French, French <-> English, English <-> German, German <-> English, English <-> Italian, Italian <-> English, English <-> Portuguese, Portuguese <-> English, English <-> Polish, Polish <-> English, English <-> Russian, Russian <-> English, English <-> Czech, Czech <-> English, English <-> Romanian, Romanian <-> English, English <-> Greek, Greek <-> English, English <-> Bulgarian, Bulgarian <-> English, English <-> Hungarian, Hungarian <-> English, English <-> Croatian, Croatian <-> English, English <-> Serbian, Serbian <-> English, English <-> Slovak, Slovak <-> English, English <-> Albanian, Albanian <-> English, English <-> Bosnian, Bosnian <-> English, English <-> Armenian, Armenian <-> English, English <-> Ukrainian, Ukrainian <-> English,
Speech:	English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish synthesized for the Dictionary; English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Czech, Romanian, Greek, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovak, Albanian, Bosnian, Armenian, Ukrainian human voice for the PhraseBook

A complete resource, the Ectaco iTRAVL will help you learn a language and even communicate for you. Sleek and portable, the iTRAVL can fit right in your pocket so you can take it anywhere. Crystal clear display with a fully functional touch screen, the iTRAVL is the ultimate language assistant for anyone on the go. A Full Text Translator allows you to type in a full sentence in either language, and get an accurate translation. The ability to type in anything makes the iTRAVL far superior to other language devices. You can also enjoy the ease of the Audio Phrasebook which contains 14,000 voice-activated phrases, all which are spoken for you fluently in your target language via speech to speech translation. A real human voice and a large speaker make it easy for both people to understand. With the iTRAVL you can learn a language quickly and efficiently. Speech recognition modules will listen to your pronunciation and give you feedback on the quality of your speech. Tons of games, a talking dictionary, electronic translator, and other programs make studying the language fun and easy. These features are only of few of the many that make the Ectaco iTRAVL the perfect communication and learning tool for you!

AUDIO PHRASEBOOK – Asking for the bathroom made easy! - Just say or select any one of the 14000 pre-programmed phrases and have them fluently pronounced in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Czech, Romanian, Greek, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovak, Albanian, Bosnian, Armenian or Ukrainian. It’s as simple as that, you can even see the corresponding text to any of the phrases.

FULL TEXT TRANSLATION – When you need to know, you need to know – The best way to get a perfect translation just by typing it in. Use the bilingual on-screen virtual keyboard to pin in your word, sentence, or phrase, and have it translated for you instantly through text.

GPS FUNCTIONALITY – A GPS chip that slides into the bottom of the device will let you know where you are and where you want to go anywhere in the world. It comes pre-loaded with US and Canada maps with expansion packages available here.

LEARNING GAMES AND MORE! Everything from games, to flashcards, SAT help and more are all built into the iTRAVL making it a one-of-a-kind resource for all your travel needs.

The Multilingual iTRAVL NTL-19EE includes:

• 9,986,400 entry dictionary for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Czech, Romanian, Greek, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovak, Albanian, Bosnian, Armenian and Ukrainian
• Language Teacher – the best language learning resource
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition and real human pronunciation translates and speaks 14,000 travel-related words and phrases in both languages using these topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, and Calling for Police
• iHELP pronounces Emergency or frequently used phrases instantly
• Talking 39 Language Picture Dictionary with pronunciation for all words
• Consistent Full-text Machine Translation for all languages including French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
• Large English explanatory dictionary
• English interface
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality with icons and messages
• Built-in Video Player supports .avi, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg and .png audio, video, and image formats
• jetBook e-book reader with multiple file format support
• Hangman, linguistic crosswords, notepad, calculator, metric and size converter, and word time clock utilities.

AC adapter, headphones, USB cable, case and bonus CD are included in the standard package.

Price: £539.95

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ECTACO Partner 500AL is a unique translating device which allows choosing the language you want by downloading the corresponding dictionary. See the list of dictionaries already included in the 500AL by default.

Designed to let anyone understand and communicate instantly, the 500AL features all the latest programming advances. The 500AL employs sophisticated TTS (Text-To-Speech) voice synthesis to speak any of its entries aloud so you don’t have to. Perfect for anyone just beginning to explore the world of international communication, the 500AL is loaded with the linguistic resources and extras that make all the difference when you need a reliable, portable companion to help make sense of the world in another language.

A Complete Resource

An additional 14,000 first-use phrases that can also be spoken aloud make it simple to understand and be understood in almost any commonly encountered situation. SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies help those preparing for tough standardized college-entry tests by building a winning vocabulary quickly and accurately. Add in popular American idioms, a full English grammar resource with irregular verbs, and enjoyable linguistic games to improve your skills while you play and you have one of the best all-around translators ever designed.

Unlimited Voice Output

Employing the latest TTS speech synthesis to deliver complete pronunciation of all the entries in the 500AL database means that you will always know just how a word should be said. No more trying to sound out a transcription. Just touch a button and let the 500AL do the talking for you. And with unlimited voice output, the device will say anything at all – just enter any word using the comfortable and intuitive keypad and get instant clear and audible pronunciation at the touch of a button.

Intuitive Interface

The user-friendly English interface makes navigating through the volumes of information contained in the 500AL fast and easy. The device also features an advanced Look-up function and a Word Recognition utility plus the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker to ensure accuracy. An easy to read 255x160 LCD display lets you use the device for hours on end without the fatigue that comes from using other screens.

Loaded with Extras

In addition to all the most indispensable linguistic resources, the 500AL also comes pre-loaded with loads of extras usually found in the most sophisticated business organizers. Use the World Time utility to stay on schedule no matter where you are and take charge of your finances with the built-in calculator. Currency and metric converters let you make sense of exchange rates and size differences easier than ever before.

The Partner 500AL includes:

• English Interface
• Advanced English TTS speech synthesis pronounces any word
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook enabled with English TTS pronunciation
• English Phonetic transcription
• Instant reverse translation
• Look-up function
• Advanced word recognition
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker
• Slang Lock feature to exclude slang from translations
• English Irregular verbs
• American English Idioms
• Electronic English grammar book
• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabulary builders
• Linguistic games including the ever-popular and effective Hangman
• USA interview utility to help prepare for citizenship exams
• English World Time clock
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric converters
• Easy to read 255*160 dot LCD screen
• Instant mini-USB PC connection
• SD card support
• And more…

Price: £179.95

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Category:	Talking dictionary
Battery Type:	2 x AAA batteries, included
PC connection	Yes

Say hello to the ECTACO Partner XM500! Loaded with 126 languages, you can select and translate between each one instantly. Whether it’s Yao to Zulu or Teso to Dutch, simply select the pair and you’re on your way. Click here to see the full list of languages on the XM500. The collection includes the most diverse languages in the world for true lovers of linguistics.

Designed to let anyone understand and communicate instantly, the XM500 features all the latest programming advances. The XM500 employs sophisticated TTS (Text-To-Speech) voice synthesis to speak its entries in the most popular languages aloud so you don’t have to. Perfect for anyone just beginning to explore the world of international communication, the XM500 is loaded with the linguistic resources and extras that make all the difference when you need a reliable, portable companion to help make sense of the world in another language.

Intuitive Interface

The user-friendly English interface makes navigating through the volumes of information contained in the XM500 fast and easy. The device also features an advanced Look-up function and a Word Recognition utility plus the award-winning Vector Ultima spell-checker to ensure accuracy. An easy to read 255x160 LCD display lets you use the device for hours on end without the fatigue that comes from using other screens.

A Complete Resource

In addition to the expansive dictionary database, the device includes the SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies that help those preparing for tough standardized college-entry tests by building a winning vocabulary quickly and accurately. Add in a full English grammar resource and enjoyable linguistic games to improve your skills while you play and you have one of the best all-around translators ever designed.

Loaded with Extras

In addition to all the most indispensable linguistic resources, the XM500 also comes pre-loaded with loads of extras usually found in the most sophisticated business organizers. Use the World Time utility to stay on schedule no matter where you are and take charge of your finances with the built-in calculator. Currency and metric converters let you make sense of exchange rates and size differences easier than ever before.

The Partner XM500 includes:

• 126 languages built-in to freely translate between
• English Interface
• Advanced TTS speech synthesis pronounces any word in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian
• English and Greek Phonetic transcription
• Instant reverse translation
• Largest electronic dictionary for each language
• Look-up function
• Advanced word recognition
• Vector Ultima spell-checker for English
• Slang Lock feature to exclude slang from translations
• Electronic English grammar book
• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabulary builders
• Linguistic games including the ever-popular and effective Hangman
• USA interview utility to help prepare for citizenship exams
• English World Time clock
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric converters
• Easy to read 255*160 dot LCD screen
• Instant mini-USB PC connection
• SD card support
• And more!

Price: £169.95