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The newest addition to our world-famous Partner range is also one of our most sophisticated. Featuring an absolutely unique combination of language pairs and voice output capabilities, it is the only handheld dictionary to contain synthesized TTS (text-to-speech) functionality in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish within the same device. A giant leap forward for modern electronic translation, the ECTACO Partner XL-1500 Multilingual Talking Dictionary is absolutely one-of-a-kind. Never before has it been so easy to communicate in so many languages. Thanks to its advanced synthesized voice output capabilities, the Partner XL-1500 makes traveling almost anywhere in the world enjoyable and all your communication effective. Its ability to speak translations aloud using the latest TTS modules lets it act as your own personal language assistant and interpreter. With an astonishing vocabulary database of over 3,367,000 words, you will always find something to say. And the inclusion of a 14-topic phrasebook containing travel-related words and phrases means that it can also speak 31,000 phrases in 15 languages to help get your message across in almost any situation. All the features are accessed via an intelligent, user-friendly interface and are located quickly using the fastest and smartest search functions yet deployed. Exceptionally powerful, effective, and affordable, the Partner XL-1500 is the first choice for outstanding international communication.

Highlights:

• English<->Arabic, English<->Chinese, English<->Dutch, English<->French, English<->German, English<->Greek, English<->Hebrew, English<->Italian, English<->Japanese (Kana and Kanji), English<->Korean, English<->Polish, English<->Portuguese, English<->Russian, English<->Spanish dictionaries with a total of over 3,367,000 words, including general words and idioms, medical, technical, legal, business terms, as well as slang and useful expressions.
  Bonus Feature: the XL-1500 translates to/from all included languages via English.
• 14-topic English<->Arabic, English<->Chinese, English<->Dutch, English<->French, English<->German, English<->Greek, English<->Hebrew, English<->Italian, English<->Japanese, English<->Korean, English<->Polish, English<->Portuguese, English<->Russian, English<->Spanish audio PhraseBookTM with a total of 31,000 phrases in 15 languages for daily communication designed exclusively for frequent travelers
• Unlimited TTS voice function in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish in the dictionary
• Reverse translation
• Multiple input methods for typing in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian entries
• Look-up function
• Award-winning Vector UltimaTM spell-checking system
• Phonetic transcription for English and Romanization for Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, and Korean
• Metric and currency converters
• World time clock
• Slang lock
• External power jack for AC operation
• Headphone jack

Plus! Super Value Bonus CD!Get access to millions of words. This amazing bonus CD includes numerous LingvoSoft dictionaries for Windows, Palm OS, and Pocket PC.

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.

This sophisticated handheld is absolutely unmatched in terms of information and ease of use. With more than 1,000,000 entries, 8 methods of character input and English, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese) and Japanese voice features, it is among the most useful language tools around. It is packed with indispensable resources to help you during your travels, studies and business meetings. Its powerful search functions make finding what you need among the vast database a snap. And if that’s not enough you can even download and install e-books and supplementary dictionaries! Use the PC link function to synchronize the built-in organizer with the information your PC.

Effective learning curve

With both general and technical dictionaries, numerous glossaries and its ability to speak words and phrases, this device will provide for you in almost any circumstance.

• Built-in Oxford English – Chinese Dictionary, Chinese- English Dictionary, Chinese – Chinese Dictionary, English- English Dictionary, Network Dictionary, Economy Dictionary, Medical Dictionary, Law Dictionary, New Technology glossary
• English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese pronunciation
• 8 different character input methods
• Powerful search functions include spell-checking, wild-card search, sequential search, nearest word search, and spelling alternatives
• Creation of customized user dictionaries
• Extensive English language grammar reference
• Revision tests including conversation, vocabulary and dictionary reviews
• Extensive glossaries for Primary, Junior, Senior, and College students plus TOEFL, GRE and more
• Voxware (TM) voice system
• Conversation in English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and Japanese

  Added functionality

  • Full organizer functions and PC synchronization
  • World travel guides, world clock
  • Schedule master, calendar, financial calculator, games, personal data organizer

Introducing the all-new ECTACO Travel iTRAVL TL-2Jp. The latest and greatest of our most outstanding line of dictionaries and phrasebooks, this revolutionary handheld is the most remarkable portable translation device available anywhere. Not only can it’s incredible speech recognition understand what you say to it but thanks to its state-of-the art speech capabilities it can translate any one of the entries from its phrase bank and speak them aloud using real native speaker voices! Featuring over 14,000 phrases, it speaks in both English and Japanese. A must-have for international travelers, this incredible device will help anyone navigate a foreign language and communicate effectively. It provides a comprehensive bi-directional dictionary with easy-to-use sentence-builder pronunciation for every word from shopping and eating to camping and football; everything the demanding traveler needs. It also includes useful everyday conversation topics that give one an immediate insight into foreign language culture. And with the inclusion of the ever-popular FlashCards - our fun and efficient way to optimize language learning – you can choose any of four entertaining games to help you improve your vocabulary on the go.

Enclosed within a stylish, water-resistant and dustproof case this rugged, durable, and compact handheld translator features a hi-quality touchscreen. Its powerful loudspeaker and lightning fast response time mean that you’ll never be stuck for a word or phrase.

Phrasebook

• The ultimate source of ready-made phrases, expressions, and lists of single words, the phrasebook includes the following topics: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communications means, In the restaurant, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care.
• Superb English and Japanese speech recognition, allowing your machine to fine-tune to an individual user’s voice
• Advanced human-recorded speech output in English and Japanese in the PhraseBook
• "You may hear it" is the function that allows you to see what you may hear in response to a phrase. For instance, having picked the topic "In a restaurant" you chose the phrase "I would like some wine please". When you choose the "You may hear it" option, the system will display the potential answers you may hear from the waiter in response to your request.
• "Useful words" function displays the key words in any given topic, which are the most important for the traveler to memorize.
• Single word or whole phrase search functions
• Flashcards for effective language learning: this time-honored classic uses the card system to help you effectively memorize foreign words and quickly improve your vocabulary

Expanded vocabulary

• Bi-directional English<->Japanese dictionary includes over 450,000 words
• Advanced English and Japanese speech synthesis
• Instant reverse translation for increased comprehension
• Look-up function lets you navigate easily through volumes of information
• Advanced word recognition and MorphoFinder™
• "Add New Word" function allows to add new entries them to existing dictionaries
• Virtual keyboard provides access to the dictionary
• Slang Lock feature
• Easily expandable by adding MMC/SD cards with more languages and exclusive linguistic content from ECTACO, Inc.

Additional Features

• MP3 player
• MultiMedia Card slot (Card included) for simplified content replacement and updates, you can add up to 20 languages via MMC and over the Internet
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric conversion
• Touch screen (320x240 pixels)
• Screen backlight
• Auto Off function will shut off translator when it’s idle
• Pouch, AC adapter and rechargeable battery are included in the package. Rechargeable battery charges by adapter.

PLEASE NOTE: A New version has recently been released. Have a look at the ECTACO iTRAVL English <-> Japanese NTL-2J Talking 2-way Language Communicator and Electronic Dictionary

Effective learning curve

General and specialized dictionaries, numerous glossaries the speech function, make this device a universal tool when it comes to variety of language-related tasks.

• Built-in English-Chinese Oxford Dictionary with 120,000 words and picture function, English-Chinese Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary, Chinese-English Dictionary, Recognize Through Picture Dictionary, Japanese-Chinese Dictionary, Chinese-Japanese Dictionary and number of specialized dictionaries, the Computer and New Technology glossary, English grammar reference
• English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese pronunciation
• 8 different character input methods
• Powerful search functions include cross-search, custom-built history search, wild-card search, nearest word search, and spelling alternatives
• Creation of customized user dictionaries and search histories
• Interactive dialogues and preparation for GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and other standard English-language tests
• Revision tests including conversation, vocabulary and dictionary reviews
• TruVoiceTM and VoxwareTM, two top US-developed pronunciation systems, enabling speech function inEnglish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese

Added functionality

• Full organizer functions with PC synchronization
• MP3 player functioning with SD/MMC card, supports English / Chinese song name display
• E-book reader
• General leisure information including airlines, international airports, travel guides, world clock, local attractions, weather, and more
• Advanced personal organizer includes schedule master, phone directory, data search function, password security feature, calendar, financial management, and games

*This product comes complete with Chinese-language paper manual, English Manual on CD, slim case, power adapter, rechargeable battery, headphones and pc-link cable

The ECTACO iTRAVL Multilingual TL-2Asian5 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 languages. Complete with the widest range of voice capabilities contained in any portable translator, the iTRAVL TL-2Asian5 features speaker-independent speech recognition of spoken English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, 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 70,000 travel-oriented phrases in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Absolutely indispensable for international travelers, 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 5,000,000 words, the iTRAVL TL-2Asian5features advanced English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean 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 Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and Thai and then converts it into digital information for immediate translation
• Advanced output of authentic Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese native-speaker voice narration for all travel-related phrases.
• 70,000 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<->Chinese, English<->Japanese (Kana), English<->Japanese (Kanji), English<->Japanese (Romaji), English<->Korean, English<->Thai, English<->Vietnamese
• Latest English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean TTS speech synthesis modules for superior pronunciation of dictionary
• 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 MorphoFinder™ English 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
• Pouch, AC adapter, MMC Card English-Chinese, English-Japanese (Kana), English-Japanese (Kanji), English-Japanese (Romaji), English-Korean, English-Thai, English-Vietnamese - 128MMC Card Asian5 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.

The exclusive latest edition of The New Oxford Illustrated English-Chinese Dictionary with both dictionary and encyclopedia functions.

Built-in English-Chinese dictionary, English dictionary, Chinese-English dictionary, Chinese dictionary, Japanese-Chinese dictionary, Chinese-Japanese dictionary, illustrated encyclopedia and dictionaries for other foreign languages. Unlimited cross-searching of words can be done among these dictionaries conveniently.

Japanese-Chinese Dictionary and Chinese-Japanese Dictionary with Japanese real voice system, which can be cross-searched to other dictionaries. This helps you master Japanese in an efficient way.

Exclusive French-Chinese, German-Chinese and Spanish-Chinese dictionaries using real female voice pronunciation for all vocabularies.

New interactive learning function with 300MB memory allows downloading of content including various professional dictionaries, Animation Learn, English Comic, etc.

All vocabularies of the "New Oxford English-Chinese Dictionary" have true female voices.

Built-in Illustrated Dictionary contains illustrations of various animal and plant structures, life scenes and different situations, which enables you to learn all sorts of special words more easily.

The repeat and listen-and-repeat functions, helping you capture correct English pronunciation easily.

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.

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.
• Exhaustive Translating Dictionary that pronounces any word 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:

• 427,000 entry English <-> Japanese (kana) 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, Eco