Chinese-Simplified Electronic Dictionaries

The ECTACO Partner EC300T is an English <-> Chinese talking electronic dictionary. Its English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries hold a total of 430,000 words. This model also provides an explanatory English dictionary of 12,000 words. In addition, the EC300T is a great reference tool: aside from the English voicing function, it provides English irregular verbs, the most popular American idioms, and a 12-topic English-Chinese phrasebook. With about 5,000 entries in its TOEFL dictionary, this handheld device will also prove a great help to those getting in shape for the exam. The examination section offers you the option to test your knowledge of any of the newly acquired words. This ECTACO Partner features all the traditional ECTACO handhelds' features you have come to expect including instant reverse translation, dictionary Look-up and Fuzzy search, advanced word recognition and, of course, a bilingual interface.

More Functionality:

• Four thrilling games
• Built-in speaker (with volume control)
• Headphone jack
• Scientific calculator, currency and metric conversion
• Local and world time, alarm and calendar

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.

Our newest release, the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3 English <-> Chinese 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 - Headphones - 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);

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.

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

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.

Able to speak French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and English this remarkable handheld talking translator is a head above the rest. With instant access to its expansive database via the touch screen it is capable or translating any of its more than 200,000 entries in split-seconds to or from any of the 9 included languages. Offering 20,000 commonly used expressions you will be sure to find just what you need no matter what the situation demands. Added features that make your travel experience a breeze include the convenience of a built-in calculator, currency and metric converters, world time and a personal address book.

• Superb sound quality
• Large Touch Screen display
• Headphones and volume control for private listening
• 20,000 of commonly used phrases
• Standard one year product warranty
• Metric and currency converters, world time
• Leather Case and Stylus are included
• A 32KB phone and address book

The User’s Manual is available in English.

The Lingo Voyager 2 multi language translator translates into foreign language characters and shows you phonetically how to pronounce the characters in your own language, and then pronounces them for you at the touch of a button! You no longer have to learn a foreign alphabet in order to converse in that language! The easy-to-read, eight-line LCD shows the word or phrase, phonetic pronunciation, and script for non-Latin alphabets, and then speaks the word or phrase in the language of your choice. This is the most versatile portable electronic language device, capable of translating 27,000 useful phrases and 240,000 words into any one of 12 languages. At the touch of a button you can access translations for useful, pre-programmed phrases in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

The Lingo Voyager 2 has clear sound quality. You can also use the included earphone and volume control for private listening. Equipped with a 32k Databank, the Lingo Voyager 2 allows you to store all of your appointments, telephone numbers, addresses and memos. The metric and currency features and euro converter are handy tools for your frequent traveler or businessperson.

The Lingo Voyager 2 also has world time in over 200 cities and has an alarm feature. This model is small enough to fit into your pants pocket or purse, and has an easy to use QWERTY keyboard. Other features include a 12-digit calculator, 6 games, auto power off, contrast control, and many more convenient features. A soft carrying leatherette pouch is included. Like all other Lingo products the Lingo Voyager 2 comes with a one year warranty.

Electronic Dictionary/Translator, Besta CD-72 is built-in with 45 dictionaries & data, providing you with up to 680,000 words search made available in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. This handheld device is equipped with a grammar guide, voice function, earphone, Chinese, and English User's Manual. It allows Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean data storage as well as input on one keyboard by supporting16 types of input methods including: Zhuyin; Chinese Pinyin; BuShou; Internal Code; Katakana; Symbol; CangJie; General Pinyin; Total Strokes; Hiragana; Romangana; WuBi; Simplified CangJie; Cantonese Pinyin; Korean Pinyin and Hiragana. The first ever syllable pronunciation function and clear human aided voice over pronunciation help increase the level of understanding.

Dictionary databases:

• English to Chinese: over 250,000 entries. Allows listening in Mandarin, English and Cantonese and select either KK (American)or DJ (British English phonetic symbols
• Chinese to English: over 20,000 entries
• Chinese Dictionary: 20,000 entries. Provides a wide coverage of Chinese characters, contains Example, Mandarin Phonetic symbols, and Pinyin. Allows listening in Chinese and Cantonese
• Four Countries: 8,000 entries for each language - words in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean with pronunciation in each language, as well as Cantonese Listening and follow reading after the Chinese/English/Japanese/Korean pronunciation, your voice will be recorded and replayed
• Built-in Oxford Advanced Learner's English-Chinese Dictionary (4th Edition): covers 6,000 wide headwords and allows selecting either KK (American) or DJ (British) English phonetic symbols
• Built-in Cambridge Encyclopedia: over 24,000 detailed entries
• Net Dictionary: 2,700 entries. Covers latest Internet & IT vocabularies with clear Chinese definitions. Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese
• User's Dictionary: Allows adding, duplicating, modifying and deleting created words. Allows listening in Chinese, English and Cantonese
• Dictionaries provide abundant sample sentences, derivatives, compound words, phrases and usages

Advanced features:

• The total of 45 dictionaries cover over 680,000 entries
• First ever invention of syllable pronunciation function
• Provides Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean, four languages word search and allows Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean input as well as data storage, retrieval and self-test
• Provide 16 types of input method including: Zhuyin; Chinese Pinyin; BuShou; Internal Code; Katakana; Symbol; CangJie; General Pinyin; Total Strokes; Hiragana; Romangana; WuBi; Simplified CangJie; Cantonese Pinyin; Korean Pinyin and Hiragana
• Multi-Countries Conversations in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean Cantonese, French, German, Spanish and Italian Languages focus on travel shopping, sports, finance, medical treatment etc and further enhance your communication around the GLOBE
• First ever invention of four languages in one keyboard by entering Chinese, English, Japanese or Korean, Four Countries cross explanations will be provided, making learning sessions more variable and fascinating
• Advanced English-language study course including: animated grammar, English proficiency test, over 2,000 interactive study exercises, review and self-tests, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE vocabulary study
• Incorporates the best of Bestalk Human Voice Technologies & L & H TTS for advanced voice synthesis delivery
• Advanced BESTALK human aided voice over pronunciation function provides variable speed of pronunciation, which allows user to tune the speed of pronunciation to suit them
• Network Linkage: Incomparable website providing free downloading lessons on popular foreign languages, which helps to strengthen your vocabulary, listening, conversation and reading skills
• Animation video playing, various choices for picture preview
• 16 Gray-scale Large LCD
• Up to 20 cross-search windows
• Save and check records up to the maximum of 50 strokes
• Provides with 16 or 12 font size display and allows to switch 2 kinds of font sizes in Chinese
• PIM: Organizer Functions include - Name Card/Memo/Schedule/To Do List; World Time, Calendar, Anniversary, Personal Data; My Photo Album and downloadable Professional Dictionary
• Handwriting recognition
• PC-link function: USB cable + CD-ROM; Database Extendable; Downloadable Animated Grammar Titles
• Comes with a leather case, universal adapter and rechargeable battery, earphone and a user's manual in English and Chinese
• One year limited warranty

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

The ECTACO Partner RC400T, offering Russian 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 80,000 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 80,000 words already included in the general dictionary
• Advanced Russian speech synthesis.
• Instant reverse translation
• Over 80,000 words in Russian-Chinese 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

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.

Please Note: RC400T is available for pre-order only

Introducing the latest and greatest iTRAVL translator and phrasebook from our famous line of portable translation solutions. This revolutionary handheld is the most remarkable talking dictionary available anywhere. Complete with the most sophisticated voice capabilities available anywhere, this device features a unique combination of state-of-the-art speech recognition allowing your machine to understand an individual user"s voice, professionally recorded real human voice output, and advanced TTS voice synthesis. Featuring over 14,000 phrases, it speaks in both English and Chinese. 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.
• " 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.
• Advanced human-recorded speech output in English and Chinese in the PhraseBook
• Superb English speech recognition technologies allow the device to transform your speech into digital information. Once your speech has been transformed, it can then be translated and/or spoken aloud.
• 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<->Chinese dictionary includes over 283,000 words
• Advanced English and Chinese speech synthesis
• Phonetic transcription is helpful for mastering your pronunciation and spelling
• Instant reverse translation for increased comprehension
• Look-up function lets you navigate easily through volumes of information
• Advanced word recognition and MorphoFinder™
• The 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, MMC Card English-Chinese iTRAVL - 128MMC TL-Ch and rechargeable battery are included in the package. Rechargeable battery charges by 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.

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

A comprehensive study tool for Asian and English languages, this handheld contains 11 dictionaries for an absolutely massive amount of entries from some of the most respected sources. This extensive language resource also provides travel dialogues in 9 different categories and available to be spoken aloud in 8 different languages. Powerful search functions offer instant access to the information you need and the inclusion of the state-of-the-art ScanSoft and VoxWare protocols for voice synthesis mean that the articulation and accuracy of the pronunciation you receive will be able to help you improve your fluency and be understood.

The touch sensitive screen makes it extremely easy to get started and navigate through the databases and it is also able to recognize handwriting. Helping you to improve your work habits and increase effectiveness, it is also compatible with a variety of IC cards and e-Books.

Core functionality

• The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, with a expanded vocabulary
• The top ScanSoft and Voxware pronunciation systems, featuring articulate and accurate pronunciation
• Digital recording function for audio messages
• Listen & Learn functions to improve pronunciation
• Sentence-making helps you grasp the structure of sentences
• Class schedule function puts your daily school life in order
• Double-card function expands the capabilities of the unit
• Radio can save records, and can also merge, delete and rename them

Great Features

• Larger screen: clear display is easy on your eyes
• Handwriting input system: automatic recognition of simplified and traditional Chinese handwriting. Conversion of simplified into/from traditional Chinese.
• Real voice system: the pronunciation in standard American English in male and female voice powered by TRUVOICE System.
• Listening practice: customizable pronunciation settings - from 3 to 99 repetitions. You may repeat the pronunciation following the units lead, which corrects your pronunciation.
• Expanded vocabulary source: multiple dictionaries in one. Built-in English-Chinese/ English-English Longman dictionary, recommended by most American teachers.
• Multiple languages: Japanese<->Chinese, English<->Chinese and Chinese<->Chinese dictionaries with pronunciation of English/Mandarin/Cantonese/Japanese.
• Supplementary dictionary: the Study Card contains more than 40,000 words and phrases. It will instantly switch to this card if the unit is unable to find a word in the main materials. It is possible to download new words to expand this function.
• Conversation practice: there are real-voice conversations in nearly 20 languages. Travel the world and communicate with ease and confidence.
• Digital recording: allows you to record, listen, and study at any time with less effort.
• MP3 music: listen to music as you look up words in the dictionary.
• FM radio: built-in FM radio with automatic scanning function. Flash card: e-books may be downloaded to this device .
• Two card slots: this device is expandable with two expansion slots available.

Also included is a slim case for carrying and protecting your device, a set of lithium batteries and a CD containing bonus and demo software to enhance and extend functionality.

The User’s Manual is available in Chinese.

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.