English Electronic Dictionaries

Offering English speech synthesis, this fully-integrated bidirectional language tool is one of the most versatile and flexible high-performance communication devices available. Incorporating the latest text-to-speech technology, it will certainly become one of the most important and reliable tools for use in fulfilling your communication requirements. Its more than 450,000 entries make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available.

Effective learning curve

If your goal is to communicate effectively - to read, write and translate Albanian - this dictionary containing extended functionality and flexibility is your best choice. The database’s construction is founded on the experience of professional translators working in the field and has some of the fastest, most powerful search functions currently available to help you find the words you need when you need them.

• Advanced English voice synthesis. The dictionary includes over 1,100 phrases grouped by topic for easy daily communication.
• Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the suggestions list.

Added functionality

• Universal organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply to highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for the business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

  In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, an extra CD with supplementary software applications and the user’s manual.

Offering sophisticated English speech synthesis, this fully-integrated English <-> Bulgarian bidirectional dictionary is one of the most versatile and flexible high-performance language tools available. Incorporating the latest text-to-speech technology, it is destined to become one of the most important and reliable tools for use in satisfying your communication requirements. Its more than 450,000 entries make it an effective study aids as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources currently available.

Effective learning curve

If your goal is to communicate effectively - to read, write and translate Bulgarian - this dictionary containing extended functionality and flexibility is your best choice. The database’s construction is based on the experience of professional translators working in the field and has some of the fastest, most powerful search functions currently available to help you find the words you need when you need them.

• Advanced voice function for the English language. The dictionary includes over 1,100 phrases grouped by topic for easy daily communication.
• Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• A User's Dictionary is included for you to set aside your personal word lists.
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the list of suggestions.

Added functionality

• Universal organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply with the highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for the business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

The Partner EFR430T trilingual handheld is possibly one of the most versatile language tools you will ever encounter in this category. Extraordinarily flexible, functional and capable, this business-class model is able to synthesize English, French and Russian speech. Not only does this text-to-speech dictionary combine all the features you have come to expect from our multidirectional dictionaries but it incorporates the extended functionality of a top-of-the-line business organizer in one reasonably priced and indispensable package. Its handy phrasebook is divided into 12 topics to help you find just the phrase you need whether traveling for business or pleasure. It also includes popular English idioms, a grammar and irregular verbs to help you improve your command of a second or third language.

Effective learning curve

This is the most recent addition to our 400 series of talking dictionaries and represents the latest generation of state-of-the-art language and business solutions.

• Trilingual interface
• QWERTY keyboard, Russian standard and phonetic keyboard layouts
• Medical, technical, legal, business terms, as well as slang, idioms, and general expressions
• English, French and Russian speech synthesis
• Over 1,100 commonly used and emergency phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the list of suggestions
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary

Added functionality

• English/French/Russian trilingual personal organizer for schedules and telephone numbers, equipped with search function that comply with the highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for the business traveler for the business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, an extra CD with supplementary software applications and the user’s manual.

Offering English speech synthesis, this fully-integrated bidirectional language tool 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 450,000 entries make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available.

Effective learning curve

The most important thing about effective communication is the ease with which it is accomplished. Feeling comfortable is good for business and helps you relax when traveling for pleasure. This English <-> French dictionary provides all that and more in one easy and convenient handheld. Noted for its functionality, convenience and effectiveness, this is an invaluable resource you won’t want to be without.

• Advanced voice synthesis in English and French. The dictionary includes over 1,100 phrases grouped by topic for easy daily communication, as well as 200 idioms.
• Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the list of suggestions.

Added functionality

• Universal bilingual (English, French) organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply to highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for the business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

Offering advanced English and Japanese TTS speech capabilities, this bi-directional electronic dictionary is one-of-a-kind. The only translating dictionary on the market to contain both English and Japanese speech synthesis, it is unique in the world of portable translation. A versatile and sophisticated language resource, it incorporates advanced text-to-speech technology that allows it to speak its hundreds of thousands of dictionary entries out loud. An important language study and pronunciation aid, it delivers fast, accurate and reliable assistance when working with a second language. With more than 450,000 entries this dictionary also converts letters into Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji as well as providing Romanized pronunciation keys.

Effective learning curve

If your goal is to communicate effectively - to read, write and translate to or from English or Japanese - this dictionary containing extended functionality and flexibility is your best choice. Based on the experience of professional translators working in the field, it has some of the fastest, most powerful search functions currently available to help you find what you need when you need it.

• Advanced English and Japanese voice capability. The dictionary of over 450,000 words also includes more than 1,200 useful phrases grouped by topic to make daily communication easy.
• All translations from English are displayed with Romanized pronunciation keys.
• Large, 5-line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• Romanized input methods allow entering characters by their Latin transcriptions. Depending on the selected input method the string of letters is converted into Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the suggestions list.

Added functionality

• Universal organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply to highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for the business traveler
• AC adapter, data protection system and PC-exchange

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

In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, an extra CD with supplementary software applications and the user’s manual.

This new talking English <-> Portuguese <-> English two-way dictionary is built on the latest text-to-speech technology to give you advanced speech synthesis and a dictionary with over 450,000 entries. The added benefit, however, is that this Partner is indeed a talking dictionary - it speaks Portuguese as well as English! Dictionary entries can be pronounced, allowing you to hear, repeat and practice the language. All this makes it a great learning tool and an extensive multipurpose linguistic resource.

Effective Learning Curve

Thanks to this dictionary, your reading, writing, comprehension, communication and translation skills will quickly improve. The vocabulary contained within was selected considering the experience of many professional translators. The dictionary is equipped with an express search function allowing you to quickly find the words you need, when you need them.

• Included are over 1,100 phrases (with voice output) grouped by topic for easy daily communication.
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and pick a spelling from the suggestions list.
• Transcriptions for English entries
• Bilingual interface
• User's dictionary
• The Hangman word game

Added functionality

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

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

Offering state-of-the-art English speech synthesis, this fully-integrated, bidirectional English <-> Romanian language tool is one of the most versatile and flexible high-performance communication devices currently available. Based on the experience of professional translators working in the field, this talking dictionary provides more than 1000 phrases organized by subject-matter and includes extensive English grammar references alongside its comprehensive main dictionary. Providing some of the fastest, most powerful search functions offered to help you locate the information you need, this absolutely indispensable companion will allow you to considerably improve your ability in written and spoken communications rapidly and effectively.

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

Added functionality

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

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

In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, an extra CD with supplementary software applications and the user’s manual.

Offering English speech synthesis, this fully-integrated bidirectional language tool 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 450,000 entries make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available.

Effective learning curve

If your goal is to communicate effectively - to read, write and translate to or from Serbian, or Croatian - this dictionary featuring extended functionality and flexibility is your best choice. The database’s construction is based on the experience of professional translators working in the field and has some of the fastest, most powerful search functions currently available to help you find the words you need when you need them. The dictionary is supplemented with Bosnian lexis.

• Advanced English voice synthesis.
• The dictionary includes over 1,100 phrases grouped by topic for easy daily communication.
• Large, 5 line high-resolution graphic screen makes for natural, smooth font appearance that is easy on your eyes.
• Vector Ultima spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling choice from the suggestion list.
• In addition, the dictionary includes Bosnian lexis.

Added functionality

• Universal organizer, calculator, business scheduler comply to highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, an extra CD with supplementary software applications and the user’s manual.

This new bilingual English <-> Spanish dictionary offers instant translation in both directions. With its powerful search functions, it is able to locate the word you are looking for in split-seconds. Capable of pronouncing both English and Spanish entries, it saves you time and effort and makes communicating in either language nearly effortless. Perfect for both native English speakers learning Spanish and Spanish speakers learning English, it includes Vector Ultima spell checker, a user’s dictionary, English and Spanish idioms and English irregular verbs to help you attain proficiency in whichever language you choose. It also includes word games and exercises to make your learning experience both fun and effective.

Linguistic features

• Spanish Grammar Book
• Spanish verbs
• Spanish voice
• Phrasebook

Additional Device features

• 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;
• Two input methods: keyboard and handwriting recognition
• Accessories: Stylus ∙ Removable lid ∙ Headphones ∙ USB Cable (USB and Serial Cradle sold separately) with ECTACO Desktop Manager (downloadable for free);
• Memory: 8 MB SDRAM ∙ MMC slot for expandable memory and MultiMedia Card included;
• PC system 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);
• Password protection
• Core applications: Music MP3 Player ∙ Date Book with audio reminders∙ Address Book ∙ Voice Memo ∙ Memo Book ∙ To Do Book ∙ Calculator

The Partner trilingual handheld is possibly one of the most powerful language tools you will ever encounter. Extraordinarily versatile, functional and capable, these business-class models are able to synthesize both Russian and English speech. Not only does this text-to-speech dictionary combine all the features you have come to expect from our multidirectional dictionaries but it incorporates the extended functionality of a top-of-the-line business organizer in one reasonably priced and indispensable package.

Effective learning curve

This is the most recent addition to our 400 series of talking dictionaries and represents the latest generation of state-of-the-art language solutions currently available.

• Trilingual interface
• QWERTY keyboard, Russian standard and phonetic keyboard layouts
• Medical, technical, legal, business terms, as well as slang, idioms, and general expressions
• English and Russian speech synthesis
• Over 1,100 commonly used and emergency phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling from the list of suggestions
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary

Added functionality

• English/Estonian/Russian personal organizer for schedules and telephone numbers, equipped with search function that comply with the highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for the business traveler for the business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

In addition to the electronic dictionary itself, included are two replaceable batteries, a carrying and storage pouch, an extra CD with supplementary software applications and the user’s manual.

This handy device is from our classic trilingual text-to-speech series. These translating handhelds are fast, effective, and highly capable linguistic resources. A premier business class model, the ECTACO French <-> English <-> Arabic Partner EAF430TX is a reliable companion you can take with you wherever you go. Capable of English, Arabic and French speech synthesis, this model is can pronounce about 12,000 words and phrases in each language. A winning combination of functionality, speed and classic business features models from this series are not only exceptionally efficient but reasonably priced as well.

Effective learning curve

• Trilingual interface
• QWERTY keyboard, standard and phonetic keyboard layouts
• English, Arabic and French voice synthesis functions in the dictionaries
• Over 1,100 commonly used and emergency phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and pick a spelling from the suggestions list
• Advanced searching
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary

Added functionality

• English/French/Arabic personal organizer for scheduling and telephone numbers, equipped with search function comply with highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

This model differs from the EAF-430T in that it is able to synthesize and pronounces dictionary entries in English, French and Arabic. For complete information on this model, please refer to the instruction manual available in PDF format.

In addition to the electronic dictionary its