Hebrew Electronic Dictionaries

Affordable and convenient, this English <-> Hebrew <-> English bidirectional dictionary contains over 450,000 entries and is filled with loads of useful organizer functions. Its databank also includes a comprehensive range of everyday phrases and idioms that make this the perfect language learning handheld for students and travelers alike.

Linguistic functionality

The main vocabulary features more than 450,000 entries, which include medical technical, legal and business terms as well as slang.

• New words recording function for dictionary expansion
• Instant reverse translation
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling choice from the suggestion list

Organizing features

• Universal organizer, synchronized with calculator, business scheduler, and a calendar comply to the highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters

Our newest release, the ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3 English <-> Hebrew B-3 , is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 14,000 travel-oriented phrases divided by activity and speaks the translation aloud. Featuring natural pronunciation as recorded by native speakers it is easily understood by your listeners. And 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;
• Natural pronunciation of all phrases recorded by native speakers;
• 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;
• MMC Card English-Hebrew Phrasebook - PB-Hb MMC is included in the package;
• 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 NTL-2Hb English <-> Hebrew Talking 2-way Language Communicator and Electronic Dictionary

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.

The ECTACO Partner EH400T, offering English 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 440,000 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 440,000 words already included in the general dictionary
• Advanced English speech synthesis.
• Instant reverse translation
• Over 440,000 words in English-Hebrew 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: EH400T is available for pre-order only

The ECTACO Partner RH400T, 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 141,500 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 141,500 words already included in the general dictionary
• Advanced Russian speech synthesis.
• Instant reverse translation
• Over 141,500 words in Russian-Hebrew 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: RH400T is available for pre-order only

The ECTACO iTRAVL TL-2Hb is the newest version of our famous iTRAVL translation device. As such, it features all the latest developments and advances from our award-winning team of linguists and designers. Complete with the most sophisticated voice capabilities available anywhere, this device combines state-of-the-art speech recognition that allows the machine to understand an individual user’s voice with professionally recorded real human voice output and advanced TTS voice synthesis. Alongside the comprehensive vocabulary contained in the bi-directional dictionary, it also includes over 14,000 phrases that can be spoken aloud in both English and Hebrew. Featuring easy-to-use sentence builder pronunciation for every word from shopping and eating to camping and football provides everything the traveler needs. It also comes complete with the fun and efficient FlashCards learning games to optimize your language learning using any of four entertaining games to help build up your vocabulary at your own pace.

Unrivaled in the world of handheld translation, the remarkable PhraseBook is a must-have for international travelers and language learners alike, helping everyone to navigate foreign language terrain and communicate efficiently no matter what the circumstances. Enclosed within a water-resistant and dustproof case this rugged, durable, and compact handheld translator with a fine quality loudspeaker it is one of the most remarkable tools ever made for effective communication.

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, allowing you to see what you may hear in reply to the voiced phrase. For instance, having picked the topic "In a restaurant" you chose the phrase "I would like some white wine please". When you choose the "You may hear it" option, the system will display the potential responses you may hear from the waiter in answer to your request.
• "Useful words" function displays the key words in a given topic, which are the most important for the traveler to memorize.
• Advanced human-recorded speech output in English and Hebrew
• 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 spoken aloud.
• Single words or whole phrases search function
• FlashCards for effective language learning: this classic setup uses the card system to help you quickly memorize foreign words and effectively expand your vocabulary

Expanded vocabulary

• Bi-directional English <-> Hebrew dictionary includes over 450,000entries
• Advanced English and Hebrew speech synthesis
• Instant reverse translation for added convenience
• Look-up function lets you navigate easily through volumes of information
• Advanced word recognition and MorphoFinder™
• "Add New Word" function
• The virtual keyboard provides access to the dictionary
• Slang Lock feature
• Easily expandable by adding MMC/SD cards with more languages and ultimate 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 on 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-Hebrew iTRAVL - 128MMC TL-EHb and rechargeable battery are included in the package. Rechargeable battery charges by adapter.

Supported languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese (kana), Korean, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

The card is compatible with all ECTACO iTRAVL device.

Introducing the all-new ECTACO iTRAVL TL-2ME5 (Middle Eastern). The latest and greatest from our most outstanding line of portable translation solutions, this revolutionary handheld is the most remarkable talking dictionary available anywhere. It understands what you say to it in the included Arabic, English, French and Hebrew languages thanks to its state-of-the-art, speaker independent speech recognition system. Featuring over 70,000 phrases, it also instantly translates and speaks aloud any word or phrase from its PhraseBook in Arabic, English, Farsi, French and Hebrew using professional native narrator voice output! A must-have for international travelers, this incredible device will help anyone navigate foreign languages easily and communicate effectively. Its comprehensive bi-directional dictionaries also provide state-of-the-art speech synthesis in Arabic, English, French and Hebrew as well as easy-to-use sentence-builder pronunciation for every word from shopping and eating to camping and football; everything the demanding traveler needs. Including useful everyday conversation topics, it provides immediate insight into foreign language culture. And with the inclusion of the ever-popular FlashCards - our fun and efficient way to speed up language learning – you can choose any of four educational games to help you improve your language skills on the go.

Enclosed within a stylish, water-resistant and dustproof case, this durable yet compact handheld translator features a sophisticated touch-screen with backlight and a powerful, oversized speaker for easily audible voice output.

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 Arabic, English, French and Hebrew speech recognition, allowing your machine to fine-tune to an individual user’s voice
• Advanced human-recorded speech output in Arabic, English, Farsi, French and Hebrew 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<->English<->Arabic, English<->Farsi, English<->French, English<->Hebrew dictionaries include extensive general lexis
• Advanced speech synthesis in Arabic, English, French and Hebrew
• Phonetic transcription for mastering English pronunciation and spelling
• Instant reverse translation for increased comprehension
• Look-up function lets you navigate easily through volumes of information
• Advanced word recognition and English MorphoFinder™
•  Add New Word  function allows to add new entries and 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 with adapter.

  Speech Recognition Enabled!  

The ECTACO Partner EH800 is a revolutionary, expandable bilingual Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook. With cool modern styling, hi-resolution color touch-display and state-of-the-art linguistic tools it is one of a kind. The massive vocabulary contains over 510,000 words and is one of the biggest around. The inclusion of the most sophisticated and accurate voice capabilities available on today’s competitive market is the defining feature of this remarkable handheld.It features both state-of-the-art English speech recognition and highly advanced English and Hebrew voice synthesis powered by the latest TTS (Text-to-Speech) technology. It even goes so far as to include crystal-clear native-speaker voices for both languages in the Audio Travel PhraseBook section as recorded by professionals.

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:

• Color display: the luxury of a hi-res color screen with adjustable color schemes, customizable elements, color-coded parts of speech, samples of use and much more
• Expandable vocabulary: over 510,000 words already included in the general dictionary - the largest vocabulary base ever! Plus you can easily add more than 50 language combinations available as ECTACO MMC Cards!
• Advanced English and Hebrew speech synthesis.
• Instant reverse translation
• Superb English speech recognition.
• Designed with the real traveler in mind, the Audio PhraseBook is at your disposal on pleasure or business trips. It delivers real human-voice output in English and Hebrew for over 14,000 pre-recorded phrases. It also provides the different responses you might receive in the "You May Hear" section.

Dictionaries:

• WordNet Princeton edition English-English dictionary of modern English - over 70,000 head words and details explanations
• Over 510,000 words in English-Hebrew 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
• Interchangeable MMC/SD cards allow you to add a variety of languages and endless linguistic content from ECTACO, Inc.

Language-learning:

• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies, helping you to prepare for these tough, English-language standard proficiency tests
• Linguistic games: Flash Cards, Pockets, Spell It, Translation Test: these help you learn at your own pace, expand your vocabulary and improve spelling
• WordNet Princeton edition English-English dictionary of modern English - over 70,000 head words and details explanations
• Over 510,000 words in English-Hebrew general dictionary, featuring synthesized voice in both English and Hebrew
• Phonetic transcription, essential tool for those learning to speak and write properly
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• English <-> Hebrew Audio PhraseBook with natural human-recorded speech will help you in a variety of standard everyday situations and activities
• FlashCards: the classic game that helps you improve your vocabulary while you play.

And more…

• Media Player with MP3 support to aid you in study and at play. Thousands of Audio Books are available to be programmed into this MP3 player.
• Currency and metric conversions
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• … and more

This device is powered by AC/DC adapter and rechargeable battery (all included in the standard package)

ECTACO Partner EH800 is an English <-> Hebrew translating device from the P800 series.

Click here to learn more about this device’s enhanced functionality.

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 English and Hebrew 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 t