Archive for October, 2008
Franklin MWD-170 USB Merriam-Webster Dictionary/Thesaurus USB Dictionary and Thesaurus offers the convenience of electronic file storage and instant access to 300,000 definitions and 500,000 synonyms & antonyms from Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Franklin Thesaurus.PRODUCT FEATURES:Dictionary with 300,000 definitions;Thesaurus with 500,000 synonyms & antonyms;Phonetic spell correction allows you to enter a word the way it sounds, and your dictionary automatically provides alternatives for misspelled words - type in “nolige” and sees “knowledge”;Grammar Guide offers instant access to essential information on grammar rules and usage;Confusables function alerts you when one word might be confused with another (their vs. there vs. they’re) by providing spellings and meanings;Crossword Puzzle Solver to determine missing puzzles letters;eBooks and eNews Manager. Customer Review: There Are Better Alternatives I thought this was going to be a great addition to my PC. Man was I wrong. It was a waste of money. The instructions were not clear. The installation did not go smoothly, and I ended up having to call technical support twice. Only after finally getting this installed did I realize it isn’t interactive. What a disappointment. The way this works, if you suspect you’ve misspelled a word, you can go to the dictionary and look it up. That’s old school. I am mostly a Macintosh user, and I was expecting something as easy to install as Spell Catcher from Rainmaker Research [...] Disappointed, I found that Rainmaker also has a Spell Catcher for the PC. It was an easy choice to make that purchase. The USB Merriam-Webster Disctionary/Thesaurus now makes a nice do-dad for a key chain. Maybe I can find someone who’ll purchase it. Do yourself a favor… pass this one up… there are better alternatives. Customer Review: Love it! This is an amazing little item that is full of information. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Franklin Compact Oxford English Dictionary Customer Review: Flimsy It is flimsy and hard to strike the keys. What is the purpose of the ribbon?? It is a pain! The shape is too boxy and hard to handle when you are trying to juggle your book and the dictionary. The design falls far short. Customer Review: An Excellent Writing And Reading Tool I first saw this wonderful tool Franklin Compact Oxford English Dictionary just a few years ago, but never gave it much thought, for I believed that it was too good to be true. Therefore, another Franklin Dictionary that I still have and use but is no longer available was purchased for me as a gift. I still use it and love it. However, not purchasing the Oxford was a decision remised and with great lamentation. Fortunately, while on a recent trip I found this wonderful tool in a local bookstore. Simply put, I love this little dictionary! Its flat silhouette is just right for using it as a bookmark or attaching it to the end of my books for future reference. It is a wonderful tool to have on the plane, in bed, and even in my private “library”, where I do a lot of reading. Regarding its flat buttons, one only needs to use a pencil’s eraser instead as one’s finger. I use the eraser of my mechanical pencils. Have the patience to take the time to find your way when pressing the flat buttons of your Oxford. You will then love using repeatedly. The word list has been a great help for the betterment of my vocabulary arsenal, which is extremely week. I am very partial toward Oxford dictionaries, therefore, I am very happy that Franklin has adopted this delightful little unit for those of us who need all the help we can get while attempting to become proficient avid readers. Franklin Compact Oxford English Dictionary
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Franklin German - English Dictionary Bookma Cartridge Fits all Franklin Bookman Compatible Electronic Reference Products / Provides instant access to 2.6 million entries in German and English! Instant phonetic spell correction provides you with correct spellings based on phonetically entered words. 9 Interactive Games are a fun, systematic approach to improving spelling and vocabulary. Built-in TOEFL Tutor minimizes test anxiety through learning exercises and a TOEFL Test word list containing commonly used words from the actual TOEFL Test. An invaluable tool for foreign students looking to enter an American university. Approximately 2.6 million entries - 275,000 headwords and phrases, 1,369,600 translations, inflections, grammatical entries, and phonetic entries1,000,000 advanced verb conjugations Note - This card is not compatible with the discontinued BOOKMAN models with number suffix 440, 640, or 840 Customer Review: Good Product ; Get Free shipping It’s a good and convenient product for my Franklin SCD-1870. However, it would be better if it had come with some type of back cover/case for the cartridge for when it’s not installed in the SCD-1870. Having back covers/cases for the cartridges would prevent scratches or dirt from getting on the exposed contacts when lugging them around while traveling (we’re not even supposed to touch the metal contacts with our statically charged fingers).
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Franklin MWD-1450 Merriam-Web Dictionary Thesaurus, downloadable content capability MODEL- MWD-1450 FEATURES- Merriam-Websterandreg; Dictionary and Thesaurus Powerful, hand-held electronic dictionary and thesaurus with a 5-line display. Includes 100,000 words, 300,000 definitions, 500,000 thesaurus entries, SAT word list, Learning Exercises!, and so much more. Find words instantly. View not only definitions, but also synonyms, antonyms, related words and words easily confused. Browse the SAT word list. Create your own study list of words. Highlight a word in a definition and instantly find its meaning. Solve crossword puzzles. Learn a new word each time you turn the unit on. Find a word even when you misspell it. Improve your spelling and vocabulary using Franklins Learning Exercises!. Play nine fun filled games. * Includes: - 5-line, 40 x 159 continuous pixel display - Adjustable contrast - Adjustable font size - Automatic shutoff - Quick reference lid instructions - One BOOKMANandreg; II card slot - 2 CR2032 lithium batteries * Provides instant access to: - 100,000 words Customer Review: Nice for the price I read some of the other reviews and one must consider the price of an item. This item may not be th greatest, but it is inexpensive. In my experience with this item, it is a worthwhile small investment. I have had mine for a couple years and use it regularly. I am considering getting a model that has more info and options on it. Overall this is a good model. Take care. Customer Review: Not as good as the MWD-1470. This product is not as good as the MWD-1470 (which i also reviewed) for one reason:
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Franklin Spanish/English Dictionary Bookman Card Bookman Bookcard - Non-Speaking Spanish-English Dictionary Customer Review: What’s with the Tiny Screen Size! I have a Franklin’s SCD-1870, and have purchased 3 dictionary bookman cards for it–German, Italian, and Spanish (speaking). Out of these 3 expansion cards, this Spanish card is the worst (the German one has the best features & tools)–other than that it’s a limited version, all the available text is readable only in a tiny 3/8 inch by 1 3/4 inch rectangle, which leaves more than 2/3 of useable screen blank. In addition, even though I was initially excited about having another “speaking” dictionary card, this card’s “speech” is not as clear as the English dictionary “speak” function on my SCD-1870.
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Palm Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Franklin Thesaurus (P10935U) Write a lot? Keep over 215, 000 definitions, plus the comprehensive Franklin Advanced Thesaurus 340, 000+ synonyms, antonyms, and more at your fingertips with the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Card. Customer Review: Perfect PDA tool! I love Palm Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Franklin Thesaurus; it is the perfect tool to have for tech savey people like myself who do alot of typing, weither it be an email or typing a letter. Is easy to load on to most PDA’s, easy use, and most importantly a big help! If you have a PDA, and an SD card slot; this is a must have! Customer Review: Sweet Action This thing is great! It comes in real handy when there’s no internet connection. The only bad thing is that I also have the encyclopedia. The format doesn’t allow you to copy and paste both books on a separate SD card, so you have to keep them both with you.
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Franklin Pagemark Dictionary Read your favorite book and when you come across an unfamiliar word, simply punch it in to quickly learn the definition. The database draws from America’s number-one language resource- the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Features:
- Complete Merriam-Webster™ Dictionary with over 80,000 words at your finger tips
- A crossword-puzzle solver and word games to keep you entertained while learning
- Tilt screen for optimal viewing
- Clips to any book and doesn’t cause gaps or creases
- Ultra-thin style is light and flexible
- Convenient access to time and date with a local and world clock
- Full function calculator to compute math and convert currencies and measurements
- ROLODEX databank organizer- stores and retrieves important names and numbers
- Includes one-year limited warranty
A sleek and secure bookmark with tons of extra-advantages! Customer Review: It’s good! It’s so cool for me. I feel interesting when I use it. I recommend it. Customer Review: Totally Useless I didn’t want a gameboy — I wanted a dictionary. Where are the words?? The ribbon keeps getting tangled and the thing keeps sliding out of my book. I am sorry I bought it.
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