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The ECTACO iTRAVL Multilingual Asia/Middle East/Euro TL-2EuMEAs10 is the most remarkable talking dictionary available anywhere. An ultra-sophisticated translation handheld, it is the most spectacular new addition to our distinguished line of iTRAVL translators because it can understand and speak some of the most popular Asian, Middle Eastern, and European languages. Complete with the widest range of voice capabilities contained in any portable translator, the iTRAVL TL-2EuMEAs10 features speaker-independent speech recognition of spoken Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Thai that lets the machine understand what is being said to it. Its professionally narrated, real human voice output then lets the device speak any of its more than 140,000 travel-oriented phrases in Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish Thai and Vietnamese. Absolutely indispensable for the international traveler, this incredible Audio Travel PhraseBook has been designed to help anyone communicate efficiently no matter what the situation. Also providing users with bi-directional dictionaries containing a combined total of up to 10,000,000 words, the iTRAVL TL-2EuMEAs10 features advanced Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean and Spanish TTS (text-to-speech) voice synthesis that lets it pronounce dictionary entries as well as easy-to-use sentence builder pronunciation for every word covering topics such as banking, sightseeing, shopping and dining – plus many more; in fact, everything the demanding traveler needs. It even includes useful everyday conversation topics allowing you to make new friends or business partners in an instant.

Encased within a stylish, water-resistant and dustproof case this sturdy, pocket-sized and sophisticated handheld comes complete with a top-of-the-line loudspeaker that makes effective communication easier than ever.

Audio PhraseBook

• Remarkable speech recognition understands what is said to it in Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Thai, and then converts it into digital information for immediate translation
• Advanced output of authentic Arabic, Chinese, English, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese native-speaker voice narration for all travel-related phrases.
• 140,000 ready-to-use phrases include everyday expressions and lists of single words for the following topics: Basics, Hotel, Traveling, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, and Beauty Care.
• "You may hear it" function lets users see examples of what they might hear in response to a phrase they choose from the phrasebook. For example, having chosen the topic "Shopping« you select the phrase "I would like to try this on, please". When you switch to the "You may hear it" option, the system displays the responses you can expect to get from the salesperson according to your request.
• "Useful words" function supplies the most useful key words within a given topic that travelers should memorize
• Search by single word or complete phrase

Expanded vocabulary

• Bi-directional dictionaries for the following language pairs: English<->Arabic, English<->Chinese, English <-> German, English <-> Hebrew, English<->Japanese (Kana), English<->Japanese (Kanji), English<->Japanese (Romaji), English<->Korean, English <-> Spanish, English<->Thai, English<->Vietnamese
• Latest Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean and Spanish TTS speech synthesis modules for superior pronunciation of dictionary
• Arabic prerecording wordlist
• Phonetic transcription lets you improve your pronunciation
• Instant reverse translation for better understanding
• Advanced Look-up function allows you navigate easily throughout the entire database
• Award-winning English and Spanish MorphoFinder™ word recognition
• "Add New Word" function allows users to add personal entries to existing dictionaries
• Virtual keyboard provides quick access to the dictionary
• Slang Lock feature ‘locks out’ slang from translations
• Easily expandable by adding additional MMC/SD cards with different language pairs and other exciting content from Ectaco, Inc.

Additional Features

• MP3 player
• MultiMedia Card (included) for simplified updates and content replacement
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric conversion
• Touch-screen (320x240 pixels)
• Backlit screen
• Auto Off function will power down translator when it’s idle
• AC adapter, MMC Card English-Arabic, English-Chinese, English-German, English-Hebrew, English-Japanese (Kana), English-Japanese (Kanji), English-Japanese (Romaji), English-Korean, English-Spanish, English-Thai, English-Vietnamese 256MMC Card EuroMiddleEastAsian10 iTRAVL TL-2 and rechargeable battery are included in the standard package. Batteries are recharged using the included adapter.

This product employs the Pinyin system for input of text.

Pinyin input is a transliteration system that allows you to read and write Chinese using the Latin alphabet. It requires users to enter a series of standard symbol combinations which are then able to be read as an accurate, standardized approximation of the Chinese language. The Pinyin system of input is the most popular and easy to use methods of communicating in Chinese without using hieroglyphs.

Unsurpassed Translation

With a massive 900,000 entry German <-> Russian Translating Dictionary, an easy to use bilingual translating Picture Dictionary, a complete German explanatory dictionary and Full Text Translation, the remarkable new DR900 contains everything you need for superior translation and accurate communication. Exclusive User Dictionaries allow you to store your own personalized lists of frequently used words and a history function remembers your most recent translations to provide instant access to the information you need to understand and be understood.

Advanced Speech Capabilities

Delivering flawless voiced output of all the words in its enormous database with True Voice human pronunciation, the DR900 offers a unique chance to improve your pronunciation by hearing how a native speaker says a word or phrase. The world's most advanced German and Russian Speech Recognition modules let you speak into the device in your own language and get an instant, hands-free translation that can be spoken out loud in the target language.

Dependable Audio PhraseBook

A fully functional talking, translating Audio PhraseBook provides you with all the words and phrases you need to communicate in almost any situation. Divided into 15 easy to navigate topic areas, it includes 14,000 phrases so that there's nothing you won't be able to say. Simply select a category, press the 'Say' button and the translator speaks the phrase fluently in the language of your choice.

Successful Language Study

With the patented Language Teacher system that comes pre-loaded on the DR900 you are well on your way to complete control of a new language within minutes. One of the most effective methods ever designed for language study, it employs the advanced True Voice and Speech Recognition modules and step-by-step lessons to guide you comfortably from beginner to advanced speaker. With a full set of enjoyable games and exams, you improve your language skills naturally and intuitively. The inclusion of the unique U-Learn? Car Tutor lets you study hands-free and eyes-free to make use of every spare moment to improve your language skills. In addition, with the unique Word-of-the-day utility, a Memorize splash screen appears when starting an application to show you a useful word or phrase, a translation and a corresponding picture. It's an excellent way to improve your vocabulary and master a foreign language!

Study languages while driving

The inclusion of the unique U-Learn™ Car Tutor lets you study hands-free and eyes-free to make use of every spare moment to improve your language skills. This unique application allows learning the language while you are in a car which is a great way to beat the time crunch. The Mobile Infotainment system will help you enlarge your vocabulary quickly and effectively. All you need is to launch the application following the announced instructions and you will be able to memorize new words and phrases in no time at all.

Loaded With Extras

The DR900 offers the most sought-after extras to make every trip you take more enjoyable. The included jetBook Reader lets you read and translate your favorite e-Books. A handy Voice Recorder lets you record conversations and audio notes and the built-in Video Player supports .avi, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg and .png audio, video, and image formats so you can access your favorite media files anytime, anywhere. In addition to pre-loaded cultural notes that teach you Modern Russian Traditions, the DR900 also includes an FM radio to help keep you up to date on the latest news while a World Time clock, Metric Conversion, and a Calculator keep you organized to save you time and money.

Complete Support

Easy to navigate and astonishingly responsive, the customizable and intuitive Windows CE powered interface offers instant access to the information you need quickly, easily and dependably. A Smart Virtual Keyboard with Audio interface and layout for both languages complete the built-in support that makes the DR900 different from all the rest.

Features:

• Large 3.5" color LCD screen
• 900,000 entry German <-> Russian bilingual translating Dictionary
• Unique User's Dictionary lets you create personalized word lists
• Advanced German and Russian Speech Recognition
• True Voice human pronunciation of all German and Russian words and phrases
• Talking Picture Dictionary with pronunciation for all words
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook for commonly encountered situations
• Patented Language Teacher system with hands-free, eyes-free U-Learn? Car Tutor
• Unbeatable Word-of-the-day vocabulary builder
• Full Text Translation functionality
• Spell-Check, History and Slang Lock options
• Smart Virtual Keyboard with Audio interface
• Vector Ultima? spell-checker and Russian Morphofinder? to help find the words you need
• Customizable bilingual interface with support for the C-Pen/Ectaco handheld scanner
• German Grammar, Irregular Verbs, Idioms, and SAT 200 vocabulary builders
• Linguistic Crossword, Pockets, Spell-It-Right, FlashCards, Hangman games and a Translation Test
• Customizable translating jetBook Reader with FB2, TXT and XML file support
• Video Player with .avi, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg, and .png. support; Voice Recorder; FM Radio

Plus much more...

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

A Complete Resource

650,000 words that can be translated instantly make the EGR530T the perfect choice for anyone who needs on-the-spot translations between English, German and Russian. And an additional 21,000 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, English and German grammar resources and an enjoyable Hangman linguistic game 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 EGR530T 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 EGR530T 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 clear and audible pronunciation instantly at the touch of a button.

Intuitive Interface

The user-friendly trilingual interface makes navigating through the volumes of information contained in the EGR530T fast and easy. In addition to a choice of English, German or Russian display languages, 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 the most indispensable linguistic resources, the EGR530T also comes pre-loaded with all the extras usually found in the most sophisticated business organizers. Use the multilingual 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 EGR530T includes:

• Choice of English, German or Russian interface
• 650,000 entry translating dictionary
• Advanced English, German and Russian TTS speech synthesis pronounces any word
• 21,000 entry Audio PhraseBook enabled with English, German and Russian 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
• English and German grammar
• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabulary builders
• Popular and effective Hangman linguistic game
• USA interview utility to help prepare for citizenship exams
• World Time clock
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric converters
• Easy to read 255*160 dot LCD screen
• Instant mini-USB PC connection
• And much more…

Absolutely unique in the world of handheld language and travel assistants the multilingual iTRAVL NTL-8W includes everything the business or leisure traveler needs to make visiting foreign destinations an enjoyable and easily navigated experience.

• Unique multilingual handheld translates words and phrases from English to French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and back!
• The world’s most sophisticated Speech Recognition System that understands and instantly translates any of the tens of thousands of pre-programmed words and phrases contained in the iTRAVL
• Unsurpassed Travel Voice PhraseBook translates and speaks 56,000 phrases using native-speaker voice narration
• iHELP for instant access to emergency and frequently used phrases which can be spoken immediately
• Indispensable travel resources that include Fodor’s Travel Guide, CIA World Factbook and Travel AudioBooks
• Amazing Language Teacher system to help you learn foreign language in the time it takes to fly to your destination.
• Reliable and accurate 2-way Full-text Machine Translation between English and French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish!
• Exhaustive Translating Dictionary that pronounces English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish words using state-of-the-art Speech Synthesis
• Hands free, voice navigation and hi-res touch screen for easy access to information
• Responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages
• Extended functionality and responsiveness powered by Windows CE
• Outstanding Mp3 player for your media files to keep you entertained on the road
• Enjoyable language learning games so you can learn while you play – anywhere!
• Plus much, much more!

Loaded with a full range of the most useful communication tools. By simply speaking into the iTRAVL, you can have your phrases instantly translated and spoken aloud using a sophisticated combination of speech recognition modules, real human voice narration and speech synthesis. Helping you to enjoy sightseeing more, meet new friends and deal with emergencies, it is loaded with a full range of the most advanced language management tools ever combined and includes iHELP which lets you immediately access a list of emergency or most frequently used phrases instantly. Thanks to its remarkable Speech Recognition modules all you have to do is pronounce a voice tag and iTRAVL will speak the phrase immediately. A real life saver!

Lost? Never Again. Detailed maps with destination advice and addresses will help you find your way around in no time. Need a more hands on approach? Now asking for directions has never been easier. The combination of a fully translating Dictionary, PhraseBook and Travel Guide offers a compact and easy to use resource that fits in the palm of your hand. The inclusion of the world-renowned Travel Guide lets you benefit from expert advice on hotels, restaurants, local attractions and transportation. Equipped with the CIA World Factbook, detailed information on every nation in the world is now just a click away.

No more books or papers! Now you can leave it all at home, greatly reducing the time and energy necessary to access the information you depend on most while traveling. Before and after your trip you can also use the built-in speech enabled Language Teacher and language-learning games to improve your speech and accent. You can even use iTRAVL to communicate with your non-English speaking housekeeper or construction workers, to impress your visiting business partners with your knowledge of their language or to show your friends and family how much you know. Speaking another language has never been easier or more fun!

The Best of the Best! Easy to navigate and user-friendly iTRAVL offers a hi-resolution touch-screen interface that puts Windows CE powered convenience at your fingertips. A responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages makes entering text quick and easy. A robust MP3 player lets you enjoy all your favorite media files and AudioBooks. Whether you’re on the go, or ready to study, this global travel companion is always at your side. With the inclusion of a convenient metric converter and a talking calculator, you can now verify exchange rates and have them pronounced instantly. In addition, a world clock is now accessible so you can check the time in any time zone just by clicking the location on a virtual map. The newest and best there is to offer, ITRAVL is like no other communication device in the world.

Once you take a trip with iTRAVL, you’ll never leave home without it!

Specifications:

• 4,635,000 entry multilingual translating dictionary with voice synthesis
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition that translates and speaks 56,000 travel-related words and phrases
• Audio Travel PhraseBook includes the following topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, Calling for Police for every language pair
• iHELP pronounces Emergency or frequently used phrases instantly
• Fodor’s Travel Guide with maps and essential information for 50 cities and CIA World Factbook for 180 countries around the world: Maps, Flags, Country Profiles, People, Geography, History, Economy, Essential Statistics, International Organizations and Groups and more
• Consistent Full-text Machine Translation for all languages including English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
• 70,000 WordNet English explanatory dictionary
• Windows CE powered for advanced functionality and responsiveness
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality
• Mp3 player, games, calculator, metric converter, and word time clock utilities.
• AC adapter, headphones, USB cable, case and bonus CD are included in the standard package.

The entire linguistic content of the iTRAVL is included on a 1GB SD card which comes with the device.

After the outstanding success of the 1st generation iTRAVL and all the positive feedback the Ectaco team received, we decided to expand on our achievements to make the hottest and most versatile 2nd generation iTRAVL.

Not only is it absolutely unique in the world of handheld language and travel assistants, the iTRAVL includes everything the business or leisure traveler needs to make visiting foreign destinations an enjoyable and easily navigated experience.

• The world's most sophisticated Speech Recognition System that understands and instantly translates any of the tens of thousands of pre-programmed words and phrases contained in the iTRAVL
• High-res touch screen allows for fast point and click maneuvers
• Unsurpassed Travel Voice PhraseBook translates and speaks 14,000 phrases using real human voices
• iHELP delivers instant access to emergency and frequently used phrases which can be spoken immediately
• A pre-recorded English word list provides access to the dictionary’s spoken English entries. Just say the word and the iTRAVL will find it.
• Amazing Language Teacher and U-Learn Car Tutor systems to help you learn a foreign language in the time it takes to fly to your destination.
• Talking 39 Language Picture Dictionary with real human voice pronunciation for all words
• Reliable and accurate 2-way Full-text Machine Translation between English and English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. Type anything in and the iTRAVL will translate it all for you.
• Exhaustive Translating Dictionary that pronounces English, French,German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish words using real human voice
• Customizable English interface.
• Hands free voice navigation through menus allows easy access to information
• Responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages
• Extended functionality and responsiveness powered by Windows CE
• Outstanding Audio and MP3 Player allows you to listen to all your favorite songs
• A brand new Video Players support the widest range of video (.asf (h2 64), .flv, .mpeg4, .h.263, .divx, .mjpeg) and image formats so you can watch on the go.
• English and Spanish Morphofinder™ to help find the words you need
• jetBook Reader displays and translates your favorite eBooks so reading can be done anywhere and anytime.

Don't let an emergency ruin your vacation!

Lost? Never Again. Equipped with the CIA World Factbook, all the destination information you need is now in the palm of your hand. The Audio PhraseBook makes asking for directions easier than ever before and the inclusion Cultural Notes on modern Arab-Islamic traditions provide detailed information you won’t find anywhere else.

No more books or papers! Now you can leave it all at home, greatly reducing the time and energy necessary to access the information you depend on most while traveling. A pre-loaded jetBook Reader even lets you read and translate your favorite e-Books with support for the widest array of file formats available anywhere. Before and after your trip you can also use the built-in speech enabled Language Teacher and the unique U-Learn™ Car Tutor that lets you study hands-free and eyes-free to make use of every spare moment to improve your speech and accent. A pre-recorded word list even provides access to all the dictionary’s spoken English entries. Designed specifically to help you understand and learn English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, you can also use iTRAVL to communicate with your non-English speaking housekeeper or construction workers, to impress your visiting business partners with your knowledge of their language or to show your friends and family how much you know. Speaking another language has never been easier or more fun!

The Best of the Best! Easy to navigate and user-friendly iTRAVL offers a hi-resolution touch-screen interface that puts Windows CE powered convenience at your fingertips. In addition, the built-in Audio and Video Players support .avi, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg and .png audio, video, and image formats so you can access your favorite media files anytime, anywhere. Whether you're on the go or ready to study, this global travel companion is always at your side. With the inclusion of a convenient metric and size converter and a talking calculator, you can now verify exchange rates and have them pronounced instantly. In addition, a world clock is now accessible so you can check the time in any time zone just by clicking the location on a virtual map.

Once you take a trip with iTRAVL, you'll never leave home without it!

Specifications:

• 2,200,000 entry multilingual translating dictionary with voice synthesis
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition and real human pronunciation translates and speaks 14,000 travel-related words and phrases in both languages
• Audio Travel PhraseBook includes the following topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, 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 English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
• Large English explanatory dictionary
• English interface
• Windows CE powered for advanced functionality and responsiveness
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality with icons and messages
• Built-in Video Player supports .avi, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg and .png audio, video, and image formats
• Robust Audio and MP3 Player lets you to listen your favorite music
• Customizable translating jetBook Reader with support for .txt, .fb2, .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp file formats
• Hangman game, linguistic crossword, 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.

The iTRAVL is available in different colors: the iTRAVL Alpine (white), the iTRAVL Corrida (red) and the iTRAVL NTL (black). Find your favorite here:

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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 MP3 music player is provided for entertainment (music can be loaded through a PC connection).

ECTACO is happy to present you its second line of electronic e-Book readers: ECTACO jetBook Lite – the most affordable eBook Reader on the market with better performance than in most of its competitors.

The main difference between the ordinary jetBook and the jetBook Lite is the fact that the accumulators are replaced by usual AA batteries which does not only make it possible to reduce the price, but to also economize energy used by the screen. Now you can read not 20, as it used to be, but 23 hours nonstop without a recharge. (Please, note, that ordinary rechargeable batteries can be used as well.)

jetBook Lite features include:

• Support of ePub, Mobi, PRC, RTF, .txt, .pdf, .fb2, .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp file formats
• Support of DRM format through Barnes & Nobles
• True pocket-sized portability for thousands of eBooks
• Support for e-Book contents in Albanian, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Faeroese, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian and other European languages
• Bidirectional dictionaries for certain European languages (incl. German and Spanish) are available
• Multilingual interface options that include German and Spanish
• Pre-loaded CIA World Factbook
• Bookmarks and auto page turn functionality
• Adjustable font type and size
• Screen rotation support for both portrait & landscape modes
• SD card slot
• Batteries 4xAA (ordinary rechargeable batteries can be used as well)

Lightweight and super-portable, ECTACO jetBook Lite is the ultimate pocket library. Capable of storing thousands of books in the world's most popular languages, plus music and picture files, it is a universal mobile library for professional, business and leisure reading. With an easy to scan high-resolution 5-inch display and a viewing angle close to 180°, it is fully customizable. Even readers who have difficulty seeing print books will benefit from its adjustable text size and font face. And weighing in at only 9 ounces, this handy device fits perfectly into the palm of your hand. <>brWhen reading, jetBook Lite allows text to be searched and cross-referenced using bookmarks which makes it an excellent choice of format for dictionaries and other reference books.

Readers can begin reading as soon as they download a book without needing to visit a bookstore ever again. And ECTACO jetBook Lite is eco-friendly too, because it doesn't consume the paper, ink, or other resources that are used to produce printed books. Moreover, e-books downloads are always less expensive than the same books on paper; with hundreds of thousand available online for free!

To help you get started, jetBook Lite comes pre-loaded with the CIA World Factbook to make every trip you take more informative and enjoyable. The CIA World Factbook is one of the best geographic resources in the world. It includes comprehensive geographic, economic and political information for over 270 countries.

Would you like to get a universal library in your pocket? Click here to see how it works.

Large Screen

jetBook Lite uses a huge, state-of-the-art 5-inch VGA reflective monochrome screen to provide readers with an easily viewed display that is kind on the eyes. jetBook Lite uses a huge, state-of-the-art 5-inch VGA reflective monochrome screen to provide readers with an easily viewed display that is kind on the eyes. The revolutionary display reflects light without the need for backlighting which tires the eyes when reading for long periods. So easy to see and read, jetBook Lite can be used anywhere - in the bright midday sun or the subdued lighting at home.

A Whole Library In Just 9 oz.

Weighing an easy to carry 9 oz., jetBook Lite is one of the lightest e-books in the world. Slimmer than even a standard paperback, it easily fits in the palm of your hand for an incredibly comfortable reading experience. The built in flash-memory allows you to store your favorite books to read whenever and wherever you like. An SD slot accepts interchangeable SD cards (purchased separately) of up to 32 GB in size so that you can increase your portable library almost without limit.

Multilingual Support

jetBook Lite comes complete with its own collection of books pre-installed so you will already have a head start on building your new library. Allowing you to quickly and easily download and add content from different sources, jetBook Lite displays .txt, .pdf and .fb2 files as well as .jpg. It is also able to display books in a number of the world's most popular languages including Albanian, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Faeroese, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian and other European languages! In addition, use jetBook Lite to study a new language or communicate while traveling with ECTACO translating Dictionaries. What’s more, jetBook Lite is the world’s only eBook Reader that includes a German interface option as standard!

Designed For Comfort

jetBook Lite is the most comfortable 'book' you will ever own. Not only is it smaller and lighter than a standard paperback, it also offers numerous different ways for you to read its content. With control buttons located on both its side and face for instant access to all of its advanced features, support for 'portrait' and 'landscape' display modes, adjustable font and type size and a viewing angle that lets you set the book down and still be able to read it, it is truly the world's most easy to read book.

T9 Text Input

jetBook Lite uses the advanced T9 text input method that refers back to its pre-installed dictionaries to complete words as you type them. The comfortable alphanumeric keypad familiar from mobile phones makes entering the word you want quick, easy and accurate.

Bookmarks and Auto Page-turn Functionality

jetBook Lite makes it easy to add bookmarks and find the pages you need instantly. An advanced auto page-turning function makes reading an effortless experience. Set the auto turn to your average reading speed and simply sit back and enjoy your book. Of course you can always switch the page-turning feature off and 'turn' the pages manually as you like.

More than Just a Good Book

jetBook Lite incorporates SD Card expandability (cards available separately) in addition to the built-in 100 MB flash memory so that you can easily store not only a complete library but your favorite music files and pictures too. With its USB mass storage capability, simply connect the jetBook Lite to your PC with a USB cable and add new content or backup what you already have on the device instantly. jetBook Lite displays .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp formatted images.

Adjustable Typeface and Size

jetBook Lite features a choice of 6 different font sizes and several popular typefaces so that you can customize your reading experience. Even those who have difficulty reading a conventional book will find it easy and enjoyable to read with jetBook Lite.

Screen Rotation Support

jetBook Lite offers a choice of 'landscape' and 'portrait' screen display orientation so that you can use your e-book in the manner you find most comfortable and most suitable to the text you are reading.

Battery

In order to make the jetBook Lite as affordable for you as possible, ECTACO selected ordinary 4XAA batteries to power the device. A new set supplies you with over 23 hours of continuous, active use. That's enough for even the longest plane journey. Ordinary rechargeable batteries, of course, can be used as well.

What comes with your ECTACO jetBook Lite?

• USB 2.0 cable - YES
• 4XAA batteries- YES
• User's Manual - QUICK START

jetBook is fully compatible with both Mac and Windows-based PCs

jetBook-Lite pictures

The Lingo Pacifica Talk is a convenient little translation handheld containing 200,000 words and 23,000 practical phrases! The TR-2230 allows you to translate between any of the 10 languages listed above. It also provides help with pronouncing foreign words correctly so you are certain to be understood.

Effective learning curve

Able to display a wide variety of foreign language symbols, it also provides easy to understand phonetic information for the pronunciation of certain difficult letter combinations and then clearly speaks them aloud for you.

• Superb sound quality
• Large backlit LCD display
• Earphone and volume control for private listening
• 23,000 of commonly used phrases
• Superb phrasebook

Added functionality

• Standard one year product warranty
• Metric and currency converters, world time, and alarm clock
• Talking calculator, auto power-off, contrast control

The User’s Manual is available in English

Pinyin input and output is a transliteration system that allows you to read and write Chinese using the Latin alphabet. It requires users to enter a series of standard symbol combinations which are then able to be read as an accurate, standardized approximation of the Chinese language. The Pinyin system of input and output is the most popular and easy to use methods of communicating in Chinese without using hieroglyphs.

The ECTACO Partner C-4DR is a fully expandable, professional-level Talking Dictionary. With two high-quality screens that open like a real book, it offers an enhanced translating and reading experience while taking up a fraction of the space. An absolutely exhaustive dictionary contains more than 875,000 words that includes the specialized professional vocabulary used by legal, medical and IT professionals.

Equipped to speak any entry from its massive dictionaries or any word you type into it, the C-4DR employs the latest TTS speech capabilities. It also comes pre-loaded with 14,000 indispensable phrases that can also be spoken out loud using crystal clear digital recordings of authentic native speakers. Packed with all the information and utilities necessary for complete understanding, the C-4DR makes communicating in another language effortless and accurate. The new Partner is fully customizable and expandable and ready to keep pace with the demands of busy international professionals whether at home or abroad.

As an additional benefit the C-4DR package incorporates a bonus CD containing over 150 linguistic applications including translating Dictionaries, FlashCards and PhraseBooks for 39 languages that can easily be used to improve your command of the world's most popular languages.

Exclusive features:

• High-resolution display
• Expandable vocabulary: over 875,000 words pre-loaded in the general and specialized dictionaries with the option to add more than 50 language combinations available as ECTACO MMC/SD Cards!
• Traveler's friend Audio PhraseBook delivers real human voice output in German and Russian for over 14,000 pre-recorded phrases. It also provides the different responses you might receive in the "You May Hear" section
• Advanced German and Russian TTS speech synthesis delivers the pronunciation of any text, not only dictionary entries
• Russian Standard and Phonetic keyboard layouts
• Unlimited pronunciation of text in both languages. Type any text you want and it will speak the word out loud using its built-in Text-To-Speech processor.

Dictionaries:

• Over 875,000 words in German-Russian general and specialized dictionaries: Business, Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Gas, Law, and Medical that feature synthesized voice in both German and Russian as well as comprehensive examples for use in the real-life situations
• Advanced word recognition and MorphoFinder™
• Slang lock: function allowing you to include or lock out slang from your dictionaries
• Look-up function helps you easily navigate through huge vocabulary bases at your disposal
• ECTACO MMC/SD cards allow you to add a variety of languages and endless linguistic content from ECTACO, Inc.

Language-learning:

• SAT 200 vocabulary, helping you to prepare for these tough, German-language standard proficiency tests
• Linguistic games that help you learn at your own pace, expand your vocabulary and improve spelling
• Over 875,000 words in the German and Russian general and specialized dictionaries featuring synthesized TTS voice output for both languages as well as comprehensive examples of use in real-life situations
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• German <-> Russian Audio PhraseBook with natural human-recorded speech of 14,000 phrases to assist you in a variety of standard everyday situations and activities
• FlashCards: the classic game that helps you to improve your vocabulary while you play!

Extras:

• Bilingual interface
• Bonus CD containing over 150 exclusive 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)

Our newest release, the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3 German <-> Portuguese B-3 , is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 14,000 travel-oriented phrases divided by activity and speaks the translation aloud. 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 Audio PhraseBook B-3 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 MP3 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 MP3 Player - Date Book with audio reminders- Address Book - Voice Memo - Memo Book - To Do Book - Calculator;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition;
• 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);

The ECTACO Partner DI400T, offering German speech synthesis, is fully-integrated bidirectional language tool. This is one of our most versatile and flexible high-performance communication devices. Incorporating the latest text-to-speech technology, it will quickly become one of your most important and reliable tools for use in fulfilling a wide range of communication requirements. Its more than 247,000 entries make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available.

This intelligent linguistic device is literally packed with information and tools to help you master your foreign language skills for either academic endeavors or travel.

Highlights:

• Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• Expandable vocabulary: over 247,000 words already included in the general dictionary
• Advanced German speech synthesis.
• Instant reverse translation
• Over 247,000 words in German-Italian general dictionary
• Advanced word recognition and MorphoFinder™
• Custom function ‘Add new word’ allowing to create your own vocabulary and add them to the existing ones
• Slang lock: function allowing you to include or lock out slang from your dictionaries
• Look-up function helps you easily navigate through huge vocabulary bases at your disposal
• Phonetic transcription, essential tool for those learning to speak and write properly
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the list of suggestions.

And more…

• Universal organizer
• Currency and metric conversions
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• … and more

Please Note: DI400T is available for pre-order only

Our newest release, the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3 German <-> Italian B-3 , is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 14,000 travel-oriented phrases divided by activity and speaks the translation aloud. 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 Audio PhraseBook B-3 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 MP3 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 MP3 Player - Date Book with audio reminders- Address Book - Voice Memo - Memo Book - To Do Book - Calculator;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition;
• 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);

PLEASE NOTE: A New version has been released. Have a look at the ECTACO iTRAVL German <-> Italian TL-2DIt

Absolutely unique in the world of handheld language and travel assistants iTRAVL includes everything the business or leisure traveler needs to make visiting foreign destinations an enjoyable and easily navigated experience.

• The world's most sophisticated Speech Recognition System that understands and instantly translates any of the tens of thousands of pre-programmed words and phrases contained in the iTRAVL
• Unsurpassed Travel Voice PhraseBook translates and speaks 14,000 phrases using native-speaker voice narration
• iHELP for instant access to emergency and frequently used phrases which can be spoken immediately
• Amazing Language Teacher system to help you learn foreign language in the time it takes to fly to your destination.
• Reliable and accurate 2-way Full-text Machine Translation with voice output
• Exhaustive Translating Dictionary that pronounces English and German words using state-of-the-art Speech Synthesis
• Customizable multilingual English, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish interface
• Hands free, voice navigation and hi-res touch screen for easy access to information
• Responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages
• Extended functionality and responsiveness powered by Windows CE
• Outstanding Mp3 player for your media files to keep you entertained on the road
• Language-learning games including FlashCards, Language Pockets, Translation Test and Spell-It-Right.
• Plus much, much more!

Innovation Award 2008 from the Consumer Electronics Association

Loaded with a full range of the most useful communication tools. By simply speaking into the iTRAVL, you can have your phrases instantly translated and spoken aloud using a sophisticated combination of speech recognition modules, real human voice narration and speech synthesis. Helping you to enjoy sightseeing more, meet new friends and deal with emergencies, it is loaded with a full range of the most advanced language management tools ever combined and includes iHELP which lets you immediately access a list of emergency or most frequently used phrases instantly. Thanks to its remarkable Speech Recognition modules all you have to do is pronounce a voice tag and iTRAVL will speak the phrase immediately. A real life saver!

Lost? Never Again. Detailed maps with destination advice and addresses will help you find your way around in no time. Need a more hands on approach? Now asking for directions has never been easier. The combination of a fully translating Dictionary and PhraseBook offers a compact and easy to use resource that fits in the palm of your hand. Equipped with the CIA World Factbook, detailed information on every nation in the world is now just a click away.

No more books or papers! Now you can leave it all at home, greatly reducing the time and energy necessary to access the information you depend on most while traveling. Before and after your trip you can also use the built-in speech enabled Language Teacher and language-learning games to improve your speech and accent. You can even use iTRAVL to communicate with your non-English speaking housekeeper or construction workers, to impress your visiting business partners with your knowledge of their language or to show your friends and family how much you know. Speaking another language has never been easier or more fun!

The Best of the Best! Easy to navigate and user-friendly iTRAVL offers a hi-resolution touch-screen interface that puts Windows CE powered convenience at your fingertips. A user-friendly and customizable multilingual interface that offers you a choice of English, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish display languages. A responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages makes entering text quick and easy. A robust MP3 player lets you enjoy all your favorite media files and AudioBooks. Whether you're on the go, or ready to study, this global travel companion is always at your side. With the inclusion of a convenient metric converter and a talking calculator, you can now verify exchange rates and have them pronounced instantly. In addition, a world clock is now accessible so you can check the time in any time zone just by clicking the location on a virtual map. The newest and best there is to offer, ITRAVL is like no other communication device in the world.

Once you take a trip with iTRAVL, you'll never leave home without it!

Specifications:

• 480,000 entry English <-> German translating dictionary with voice synthesis
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition that translates and speaks 14,000 travel-related words and phrases
• Audio Travel PhraseBook includes the following topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, Calling for Police
• iHELP pronounces Emergency or frequently used phrases instantly
• Consistent Full-text Machine Translation
• 70,000 WordNet English explanatory dictionary
• Bilingual interface
• Windows CE powered for advanced functionality and responsiveness
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality
• Mp3 player, games, calculator, metric converter, and word time clock utilities.

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

The entire linguistic content of the iTRAVL is included on a 512 MB SD card which comes with the device.

The iTRAVL is available in different colors: the iTRAVL Alpine (white), the iTRAVL Corrida (red) and the iTRAVL NTL (black). Find your favorite here:

Alpine (white) Buy now!	Corrida (red) Buy now!	NTL (black) Buy now!

Featuring the recently updated and comprehensive Third Edition of the American Heritage Dictionary and a thesaurus with an extensive grammar, this is a stylish and powerful language handheld. Featuring state-of-the-art English speech synthesis, you will be amazed by the quality and sophistication of this device.Its resource materials incorporate an enormous amount of information including bidirectional dictionaries for 5 different languages and over 1000 everyday phrases arranged by subject-matter. Combined with the included dialogues and the sheer ease of use, you will hold in the palm of your hand one of the most reliable and flexible language partners available anywhere.And we haven’t forgotten that you’ve got lots of other things to manage as well as your use of multiple foreign languages - so we have included a multilingual personal assistant which will help keep you on track and reminded about everything happening in your busy schedule.

Integrated language solution

• Most complete dictionary of modern English language
• Extensive specialized terminology base
• 1,100 useful phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• English speech synthesis for all dictionaries
• 5 bilingual bidirectional dictionaries including colloquial expressions and idioms
• Vector Ultima spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling choice from the suggestion list.
• Transcriptions for the majority of English dictionary entries are included

Upscale business assistant

• Multilingual personal organizer with fax and e-mail capability, and a shorthand function, reference system, travel guide; conforms to highest industry standards
• Digital voice recorder with 12-minute recording limit
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

Absolutely unique in the world of handheld language and travel assistants iTRAVL includes everything the business or leisure traveler needs to make visiting foreign destinations an enjoyable and easily navigated experience.

• The world's most sophisticated Speech Recognition System that understands and instantly translates any of the tens of thousands of pre-programmed words and phrases contained in the iTRAVL
• Unsurpassed Travel Voice PhraseBook translates and speaks 14,000 phrases using native-speaker voice narration
• iHELP for instant access to emergency and frequently used phrases which can be spoken immediately
• Indispensable travel resources that include Fodor's Travel Guide, CIA World Factbook and Travel AudioBooks
• Amazing Language Teacher system to help you learn foreign language in the time it takes to fly to your destination.
• Reliable and accurate 2-way Full-text Machine Translation with voice output
• Exhaustive Translating Dictionary that pronounces English and German words using state-of-the-art Speech Synthesis
• Hands free, voice navigation and hi-res touch screen for easy access to information
• Responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages
• Extended functionality and responsiveness powered by Windows CE
• Outstanding Mp3 player for your media files to keep you entertained on the road
• Language-learning games including FlashCards, Language Pockets, Translation Test and Spell-It-Right.
• Plus much, much more!

Innovation Award 2008 from the Consumer Electronics Association

Loaded with a full range of the most useful communication tools. By simply speaking into the iTRAVL, you can have your phrases instantly translated and spoken aloud using a sophisticated combination of speech recognition modules, real human voice narration and speech synthesis. Helping you to enjoy sightseeing more, meet new friends and deal with emergencies, it is loaded with a full range of the most advanced language management tools ever combined and includes iHELP which lets you immediately access a list of emergency or most frequently used phrases instantly. Thanks to its remarkable Speech Recognition modules all you have to do is pronounce a voice tag and iTRAVL will speak the phrase immediately. A real life saver!

Lost? Never Again. Detailed maps with destination advice and addresses will help you find your way around in no time. Need a more hands on approach? Now asking for directions has never been easier. The combination of a fully translating Dictionary, PhraseBook and Travel Guide offers a compact and easy to use resource that fits in the palm of your hand. The inclusion of the world-renowned Fodor's Travel Guide lets you benefit from expert advice on hotels, restaurants, local attractions and transportation. Equipped with the CIA World Factbook, detailed information on every nation in the world is now just a click away.

No more books or papers! Now you can leave it all at home, greatly reducing the time and energy necessary to access the information you depend on most while traveling. Before and after your trip you can also use the built-in speech enabled Language Teacher and language-learning games to improve your speech and accent. You can even use iTRAVL to communicate with your non-English speaking housekeeper or construction workers, to impress your visiting business partners with your knowledge of their language or to show your friends and family how much you know. Speaking another language has never been easier or more fun!

The Best of the Best! Easy to navigate and user-friendly iTRAVL offers a hi-resolution touch-screen interface that puts Windows CE powered convenience at your fingertips. A responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages makes entering text quick and easy. A robust MP3 player lets you enjoy all your favorite media files and AudioBooks. Whether you're on the go, or ready to study, this global travel companion is always at your side. With the inclusion of a convenient metric converter and a talking calculator, you can now verify exchange rates and have them pronounced instantly. In addition, a world clock is now accessible so you can check the time in any time zone just by clicking the location on a virtual map. The newest and best there is to offer, ITRAVL is like no other communication device in the world.

Once you take a trip with iTRAVL, you'll never leave home without it!

Specifications:

• 245,000 entry English <-> German translating dictionary with voice synthesis
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition that translates and speaks 14,000 travel-related words and phrases
• Audio Travel PhraseBook includes the following topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, Calling for Police
• iHELP pronounces Emergency or frequently used phrases instantly
• Fodor's Travel Guide with maps and essential information for 50 cities and CIA World Factbook for 180 countries around the world: Maps, Flags, Country Profiles, People, Geography, History, Economy, Essential Statistics, International Organizations and Groups and more
• Consistent Full-text Machine Translation
• 70,000 WordNet English explanatory dictionary
• Bilingual interface
• Windows CE powered for advanced functionality and responsiveness
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality
• Mp3 player, games, calculator, metric converter, and word time clock utilities.

AC adapter, rechargeable battery, strap and PC-link cable are included in the standard package.

The entire linguistic content of the iTRAVL is included on a 512 MB SD card which comes with the device.

You can see the previous version ECTACO iTRAVL NTL-2Gm Talking 2-way Multilingual Language Communicator and Electronic Dictionary here.

The difference between the iTRAVL NTL and iTRAVL Alpine series is:

• the color
  
• the Alpine series contains the most recently updated dictionary databases
  
• the delivery package (the NTL series comes with: corresponding SD card, AC adapter, rechargeable battery and two LCD protecting films, slim case; the Alpine series comes with: corresponding SD card, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, strap, PC-link cable and slim case)

The ECTACO Partner DS400T, offering German speech synthesis, is fully-integrated bidirectional language tool. This is one of our most versatile and flexible high-performance communication devices. Incorporating the latest text-to-speech technology, it will quickly become one of your most important and reliable tools for use in fulfilling a wide range of communication requirements. Its more than 260,000 entries make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available.

This intelligent linguistic device is literally packed with information and tools to help you master your foreign language skills for either academic endeavors or travel.

Highlights:

• Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• Expandable vocabulary: over 260,000 words already included in the general dictionary
• Advanced German speech synthesis.
• Instant reverse translation
• Over 260,000 words in German-Spanish general dictionary
• Advanced word recognition and MorphoFinder™
• Custom function ‘Add new word’ allowing to create your own vocabulary and add them to the existing ones
• Slang lock: function allowing you to include or lock out slang from your dictionaries
• Look-up function helps you easily navigate through huge vocabulary bases at your disposal
• Phonetic transcription, essential tool for those learning to speak and write properly
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the list of suggestions.

And more…

• Universal organizer
• Currency and metric conversions
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• … and more

Please Note: DS400T is available for pre-order only

Our newest release, the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3 German <-> Polish B-3 , is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 14,000 travel-oriented phrases divided by activity and speaks the translation aloud. 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 Audio PhraseBook B-3 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 MP3 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 MP3 Player - Date Book with audio reminders- Address Book - Voice Memo - Memo Book - To Do Book - Calculator;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition;
• 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);

PLEASE NOTE: A New version has been released. Have a look at the ECTACO iTRAVL German <-> Polish TL-2DPl

Absolutely unique in the world of handheld language and travel assistants the multilingual iTRAVL NTL-9C includes everything the business or leisure traveler needs to make visiting foreign destinations an enjoyable and easily navigated experience.

• Unique multilingual handheld translates words and phrases from English to French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and back!
• The world’s most sophisticated Speech Recognition System that understands and instantly translates any of the tens of thousands of pre-programmed words and phrases contained in the iTRAVL
• Unsurpassed Travel Voice PhraseBook translates and speaks 56,000 phrases using native-speaker voice narration
• iHELP for instant access to emergency and frequently used phrases which can be spoken immediately
• Indispensable travel resources that include Fodor’s Travel Guide, CIA World Factbook and Travel AudioBooks
• Amazing Language Teacher system to help you learn foreign language in the time it takes to fly to your destination.
• Reliable and accurate 2-way Full-text Machine Translation between English and French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish!
• Exhaustive Translating Dictionary that pronounces English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish words using state-of-the-art Speech Synthesis
• Hands free, voice navigation and hi-res touch screen for easy access to information
• Responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages
• Extended functionality and responsiveness powered by Windows CE
• Outstanding Mp3 player for your media files to keep you entertained on the road
• Enjoyable language learning games so you can learn while you play – anywhere!
• Plus much, much more!

Loaded with a full range of the most useful communication tools. By simply speaking into the iTRAVL, you can have your phrases instantly translated and spoken aloud using a sophisticated combination of speech recognition modules, real human voice narration and speech synthesis. Helping you to enjoy sightseeing more, meet new friends and deal with emergencies, it is loaded with a full range of the most advanced language management tools ever combined and includes iHELP which lets you immediately access a list of emergency or most frequently used phrases instantly. Thanks to its remarkable Speech Recognition modules all you have to do is pronounce a voice tag and iTRAVL will speak the phrase immediately. A real life saver!

Lost? Never Again. Detailed maps with destination advice and addresses will help you find your way around in no time. Need a more hands on approach? Now asking for directions has never been easier. The combination of a fully translating Dictionary, PhraseBook and Travel Guide offers a compact and easy to use resource that fits in the palm of your hand. The inclusion of the world-renowned Travel Guide lets you benefit from expert advice on hotels, restaurants, local attractions and transportation. Equipped with the CIA World Factbook, detailed information on every nation in the world is now just a click away.

No more books or papers! Now you can leave it all at home, greatly reducing the time and energy necessary to access the information you depend on most while traveling. Before and after your trip you can also use the built-in speech enabled Language Teacher and language-learning games to improve your speech and accent. You can even use iTRAVL to communicate with your non-English speaking housekeeper or construction workers, to impress your visiting business partners with your knowledge of their language or to show your friends and family how much you know. Speaking another language has never been easier or more fun!

The Best of the Best! Easy to navigate and user-friendly iTRAVL offers a hi-resolution touch-screen interface that puts Windows CE powered convenience at your fingertips. A responsive virtual keyboard for each of the included languages makes entering text quick and easy. A robust MP3 player lets you enjoy all your favorite media files and AudioBooks. Whether you’re on the go, or ready to study, this global travel companion is always at your side. With the inclusion of a convenient metric converter and a talking calculator, you can now verify exchange rates and have them pronounced instantly. In addition, a world clock is now accessible so you can check the time in any time zone just by clicking the location on a virtual map. The newest and best there is to offer, ITRAVL is like no other communication device in the world.

Once you take a trip with iTRAVL, you’ll never leave home without it!

Specifications:

• 4,635,000 entry multilingual translating dictionary with voice synthesis
• Audio Travel PhraseBook with speech recognition that translates and speaks 56,000 travel-related words and phrases
• Audio Travel PhraseBook includes the following topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, Calling for Police for every language pair
• iHELP pronounces Emergency or frequently used phrases instantly
• Fodor’s Travel Guide with maps and essential information for 50 cities and CIA World Factbook for 180 countries around the world: Maps, Flags, Country Profiles, People, Geography, History, Economy, Essential Statistics, International Organizations and Groups and more
• Consistent Full-text Machine Translation for all languages including English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
• 70,000 WordNet English explanatory dictionary
• Windows CE powered for advanced functionality and responsiveness
• Hi-resolution touch-screen and hands-free speech navigation functionality
• Mp3 player, games, calculator, metric converter, and word time clock utilities.

AC adapter, rechargeable battery, strap and PC-link cable are included in the standard package.

The entire linguistic content of the iTRAVL is included on a 1GB SD card which comes with the device.

You can see the previous version ECTACO iTRAVL NTL-8W Talking 2-way Multilingual Language Communicator and Electronic Dictionary here.

The difference between the iTRAVL NTL and iTRAVL Alpine series is:

• the color
  
• the Alpine series contains the most recently updated dictionary databases
  
• the delivery package (the NTL series comes with: corresponding SD card, AC adapter, rechargeable battery and two LCD protecting films, slim case; the Alpine series comes with: corresponding SD card, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, strap, PC-link cable and slim case)