English Electronic Dictionaries

Offering both English and Russian speech synthesis, this fully-integrated language tool is one of the most versatile and flexible high-performance communication devices available anywhere. Maintaining its competitive edge, the ArER430T is still considered to be one of the most important and flexible tools for use in the CIS countries. The award-winning Vector Ultima™ trilingual spell-checking system is especially useful when dealing with exchanges between Latin, Cyrillic and Armenian alphabets and is just one of the features that have helped keep this sophisticated device consistently at the top of its field.

Effective learning curve

• American QWERTY keyboard, Russian standard and phonetic keyboard layouts, Armenian keyboard
• Trilingual interface
• Additional geographical and historical data on Armenia
• English and Russian speech synthesis in the dictionaries
• Over 1,100 commonly used and emergency phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• Award-winning Vector Ultima™ trilingual spell-checking system
• Advanced search functions
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary

Added functionality

• English/Armenian/Russian 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 the business traveler
• AC adapter, data protection system, PC-Link

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.

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.

Offering both English and German 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 650,000 entries make it an effective study aid as well as one of the most adaptable multipurpose language resources available.

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
• Medical, technical, legal, business terms, as well as slang, idioms, and general expressions
• English and German 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 suggestions list.
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary

Added functionality

• English/German/Hungarian 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 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 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

This series features dictionaries with advanced linguistic capabilities. Practical and efficient, these models include all you need to feel comfortable and assured abroad or when communicating with your overseas business partners. Flexibility and speed, along with great performance rates are at the core of this product line.

Efficient linguistic tool

• Trilingual interface
• Over 1,200 commonly used and emergency phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• Advanced English and French speech synthesis with adjustable speech frequency
• Compact and elegant modern design
• The award-winning Vector Ultima™ trilingual spell-checking system
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary
• English grammar reference

Excellent organizer

• Trilingual business organizer with alarm, reminder and password security lock, conforms to the 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.

Our newest release, the Audio PhraseBook-5 B-3 Multilingual, is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 35,000 English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish 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 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;
• 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 Audio PhraseBook B-3 TL-2m5

General Features

• The expanded dictionary bases includes these dictionaries: English-Vietnamese, Vietnamese-English, English American Heritage Dictionary, Professional, Practical, Conversation dictionary, Revision Test, Phrasal verbs, Vietnamese idioms, the function allowing you to custom-build your user’s dictionary
• Advanced search capabilities including nearest word-search with spell-checking, wildcard search, cross-search allowing to search in all dictionary bases, grammar information search
• There are nine Professional Dictionaries included: Computer, Construction, Economics, Electronics, Foreign Trade, Law, Mechanics, Medicine, and Travel.
• Practical Dictionary contains general vocabulary entries, organized by category.
• Nine categories of daily conversation are included in Conversation dictionaries’ section, which features English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, German, Dutch, and Vietnamese languages with pronunciation.
• Revision test includes several levels to help you check your academic progress
• An excellent reference section containing travel guide, size equivalents, voltage frequencies, country codes, currency conversions, games and other useful information, such as US citizenship examination questions

Added functionality

• External power jack for non-battery operation
• 1 MB RAM plus 2 MB Flash memory
• LCD 240 x 80 dots
• Headphones and volume control for private listening
• Advanced organizer with telephone directory, scheduling, Memorandum, To Do List can be synchronized to match your PC data
• Calendar
• World and local time
• Scientific calculator
• Unit and currency conversion
• Loan interest calculation

Considered to be one of the most important and flexible tools for use in the CIS countries, the AzER430T has proven itself to be the standard-bearer in handheld language solutions. Offering both English and Russian Speech synthesis, this fully-integrated language tool is one of the most versatile and adaptable high-performance communication devices available anywhere. The award-winning Vector Ultima™ trilingual spell-checking system is especially useful when dealing with exchanges between Latin, Cyrillic and Azeri alphabets and is just one of the features that have helped keep this sophisticated device at the top of its field.

Effective learning curve

Featuring a fully functional and comprehensive English<->Polish<->English bidirectional dictionary, this handheld from the 586 series is one of our newest and most advanced models. Featuring the latest English speech synthesis capabilities and the Accent Correction function, this is a powerful and flexible translation device and learning aid. The included bilingual organizer and fax and email capabilities will allow you to keep track of all your communications in whichever language you choose.

Integrated language solution

• Bilingual interface
• 1,200 useful phrases grouped into 12 topics for easy navigation
• Advanced English speech synthesis
• Accent correction function
• The award-winning Vector Ultima™ bilingual spell-checking system
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary
• English grammar reference section
• TOEFL practice exercises and tests
• Full Text Translation system
• American citizenship exam preparation guide
• Upscale business assistant Bilingual personal organizer with fax and e-mail capability, shorthand function, reference system, travel guide; conforms to highest industry standards
• Digital voice recorder with 12-minute recording limit
• AC adapter, PC-link options available; purchased separately

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

PLEASE NOTE: A New version has been released. Have a look at the ECTACO Partner EP800 - English <-> Polish Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio PhraseBook

These models are choice professional dictionaries. They feature unlimited speech synthesis in three languages, in addition to advanced sentence translation function, grammar reference and other language-learning aides. Professional class models, these Partners® encompass efficiency and outstanding linguistic capabilities. The winning combination of functionality and speed help you become fluent in three languages at once. These dictionaries favored by those who look for quality and value.

Effective learning curve

The trilingual database is specially developed considering most advanced communication needs, and is packed with useful tools to assist you in language learning and communication.

• Trilingual interface
• Medical, technical, legal, business terms, as well as slang, idioms, and general expressions
• Advanced unlimited multilingual speech synthesis
• Over 1,000 professional dialogues
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and pick a spelling choice from the suggestion list
• English and German grammar textbook
• Reverse translation function
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary

Added functionality

• Trilingual personal organizer for scheduling and telephone numbers, metric and currency converters, equipped with search function comply with highest industry standards
• Graphic, engineering, and financial calculators
• PC-link options available; purchased separately

This series features dictionaries with advanced linguistic capabilities. Practical and efficient, this model includes extensive bidirectional English <-> Croatian and English <-> Serbian dictionaries. It contains all you need to feel comfortable and assured abroad or when communicating with your overseas business partners. Flexibility and speed, along with our user-friendly interface are at the core of this product line.

Efficient linguistic tool

• Bilingual interface
• English <-> Croatian and English <-> Serbian dictionaries
• Over 1,200 commonly used and emergency phrases on 12 topics
• Advanced English speech synthesis with adjustable speech frequency
• Compact and elegant modern design
• The award-winning Vector Ultima™ bilingual spell-checking system
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary
• Comprehensive TOEFL guide with sample exercises and tests
• English grammar reference

Excellent organizer

• Bilingual business organizer with alarm, reminder and password security lock, conforms to highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, data protection system, PC-link options

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

This series features dictionaries with advanced linguistic capabilities. Practical and efficient, this model includes extensive bidirectional English <-> Croatian and English <-> Serbian dictionaries. It contains all you need to feel comfortable and assured abroad or when communicating with your overseas business partners. Flexibility and speed, along with our user-friendly interface are at the core of this product line.

Efficient linguistic tool

• Bilingual interface
• English <-> Croatian and English <-> Serbian dictionaries
• Over 1,200 commonly used and emergency phrases on 12 topics
• Advanced English speech synthesis with adjustable speech frequency
• Compact and elegant modern design
• The award-winning Vector Ultima™ bilingual spell-checking system
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary
• Comprehensive TOEFL guide with sample exercises and tests
• English grammar reference

Excellent organizer

• Bilingual business organizer with alarm, reminder and password security lock, conforms to highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, data protection system, PC-link options

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

The latest in linguistic innovation is found in this stylish model. Practical and efficient, it includes all you need to feel comfortable and assured abroad or when communicating with your overseas business partners. Flexibility and speed, along with great performance rates are at the core of this product line.

Efficient linguistic tool

• Bilingual interface
• Over 1,200 commonly used and emergency phrases on 12 topics
• Advanced English and German speech synthesis with adjustable speech frequency
• Compact and elegant modern design
• The award-winning Vector Ultima™ bilingual spell-checking system
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary
• Comprehensive TOEFL guide with sample exercises and tests
• English grammar reference

Excellent organizer

• Bilingual business organizer with alarm, reminder and password security lock, conforms to the highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, data protection system, PC-link options

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

This series features dictionaries with advanced linguistic capabilities. Practical and efficient, these models include all you need to feel comfortable and assured abroad or when communicating with your overseas business partners. Flexibility and speed, along with great performance rates are at the core of this product line.

Efficient linguistic tool

• Bilingual interface
• Over 1,200 commonly used and emergency phrases on 12 topics
• Advanced English speech synthesis with adjustable speech frequency
• Compact and elegant modern design
• The award-winning Vector Ultima™ bilingual spell-checking system
• New words recording function will allow you to customize your dictionary
• Comprehensive TOEFL guide with sample exercises and tests
• English grammar reference

Excellent organizer

• Bilingual business organizer with alarm, reminder and password security lock, conforms to the highest industry standards
• Built-in metric and currency converters are indispensable tools for a business traveler
• AC adapter, data protection system, PC-link options

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

This state-of-the art dictionary is a fantastic resource for negotiating the differences between English and Korean. Its multiple dictionaries contain over 1,000,000 entries and provide dialogues for use when traveling that include Japanese and Chinese. It is also a sophisticated talking dictionary able to speak dictionary entries and recognize handwriting. The included business organizer and digital voice recorder are just a few of the tools you will find here to help keep you on schedule and effective.To switch the interface of your AP320 electronic dictionary to English, please, use the CIRCLE button, located to the left of the ENTER button.

The Dictionaries:

The built-in dictionaries of AP320 provide the following functionality:

• Smart input methods and wildcard search
• Middle, Large and Small font sizes on the definition screen
• Ability to cross-search up to 20 layers
• Reading and recording, with adjustable speed of delivery
• Saving data for review and self-testing

These dictionaries are found inside:

• Minjung's English <-> Korean Dictionary
     
  • Total of 230,761 words    
  • Allow secondary search; spell-checking, synonyms list and adding new words    
  • Definition screen gives easy access to cross-searching with Korean <-> English and Oxford English <-> English Dictionaries
• Minjung's Korean <-> English Dictionary: Features a total of 183,279 words
• The authoritative Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
• Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
• Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms
• Korean <-> Korean Dictionary: Features a total of 220,000 words
• BBI Word Combination Dictionary
• Chinese Character Dictionary : Over 7,744 Chinese words and detailed definitions
• Dictionary of English Idioms

Additional features:

• Incorporating MP3, Voxware and Bestalk voice technologies
• Built in with FM radio, MP3 Player & Digital Voice Recording
• Travel Dialogues (phrasebook) for 8 Languages: Japanese / Chinese / French / Germany / Spanish / Italian / Dutch / Korean (with human pronunciation in Korean and English)
• Hand writing recognition
• Phonetic search and unlimited word expansion
• Compact and slim design
• Fun games: learn & relax at the same time
• Card slot enabling memory extension with standard SD cards
• USB transmission media and portable hard disk function
• Using Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery, with a FREE 100-240V transformer