English Handheld PDA

This is a versatile and exceedingly functional handheld device from Franklin Electronic Publishers. With the eBookMan you are able to read, listen to music, maintain your appointments and effortlessly make translations using the 7 dictionaries. These remarkable devices are fully customizable. Simply choose the programs and profile for your eBookMan activity, download the appropriate software and start creating your personal assistant.

Once you install the core operating programs for your eBookMan it will be ready to get to work for you. You can then synchronize and manage the additional content once the core applications are up and running. This initial collection of programs comes packaged with your eBookMan and the others can easily be purchased or downloaded from the Internet. By personalizing the range of functions you want in an assistant you end up with one that’s just right for you.

Our extended dictionary allows you to:

This is the most enduring eBookMan device and features 7 different dictionaries. Offering the best, most comfortable reading experience to be found in handheld electronic devices, the Franklin EBM-901 consistently surpasses expectations. Using the exclusive eBookMan cartridge for which thousands of book titles are available, you can also play downloaded music and read downloaded books so that you are free to read and listen anytime, anywhere. A fully functional PDA, the eBookMan lets you make voice notes, write directly onto its screen, and create lists, appointments and schedules thus managing your time more effectively.

Our extended dictionary allows you to:

• begin searching for entries once the first few characters have been entered;
• enter a word into the special window where you are able to see all articles relevant to that entry in both directions, and easily scroll through these articles;
• if you make a spelling mistake - the Spell Correction System will automatically be launch and offer you a choice of several spelling options.
• With a singleclick you will be taken to the start page where you may select a dictionary

Additional Device features:

• Display: 16-level grayscale display and high-resolution touch screen with enhanced polarizers
• Hardware features: USB port ∙ MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot ∙ Headphone jack ∙ Speaker ∙ Microphone ∙ Backlight
• Accessories: Stylus ∙ Removable lid ∙ Cradle with USB connector (serial cradle sold separately)
• Memory: 8 MB SDRAM ∙ MMC slot for expandable memory
• PC system requirements: IBM-compatible 486 PC or higher ∙ 256 color VGA monitor ∙ Mouse or other pointing device ∙ Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 ∙ 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)
• Desktop software: eBookMan Desktop Manager with Outlook synchronization powered by Intellisync for eBookMan
• Core applications: Franklin Viewer ∙ Franklin Reader ∙ Audiobook Player ∙ Music Player ∙ Date Book ∙ Address Book ∙ Voice Memo ∙ Memo Book ∙ ToDo Book ∙ Calculator

The eBookMan-901 is different from the 900 and 911 models in that it comes in a black/grey case, has 8MB of RAM and a backlight. The user’s Manual is available in English. The Desktop Manager for eBookMan may be downloaded by following this link.

The latest English dictionary from ECTACO is a powerhouse of a resource tool packed with everything you need to make studying a breeze. The 70,000 entry WordNet dictionary is easy to use and features a touch-sensitive display and a sophisticated search engine. The read-back function and comprehensive definitions it supplies for every word make it an easy to navigate language resource.

Also included is the WordNet 5000 thesaurus that is able to provide synonyms to help you improve your vocabulary. It will also allow you to improve your writing skills with this powerful resources’ capabilities at your fingertips whenever you need it.

Another invaluable resource for anyone studying English or preparing for their SATs is the SAT Words tutor. This vocabulary training tool is absolutely essential for all students of English. Providing English speech synthesis and transcriptions for all words, it is made up of five fascinating, entertaining and effective learning games. Also included in this clever device is everything you need to keep your self organized and entertained including an address book and MP3 player.

This is the most recent, high-end eBookMan offering. Not only is it your all-round language helper but a flexible and accomplished personal assistant too. Allowing you to manage your time more effectively, you will effortlessly communicate with your foreign contacts, translate business correspondence and read memos with an ease you never thought possible.

The seven bidirectional dictionaries all translate between English and Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish permitting you to travel the world with confidence and ease. Each and every dictionary contains a database of 520,000 words giving you over 3.5 million options! Not only is this a powerhouse of a language tool but also an unsurpassed language resource and a fantastic learning tool. It also features the functions of the other eBookMan devices, allowing you to upload music and books from your PC.

Effective learning curve

If your goal is to communicate effectively - to read, write and translate English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish - 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.

Its crystal clear, high-resolution screen provides a large viewing surface and its rendering of fonts is less tiring for the eyes. Simply install the dictionary on your eBookMan and be amazed by its concise context sensitive character recognition, ease of use and accuracy.

Our extended dictionary allows you to:

• begin searching for entries once the first few characters have been entered;
• enter a word into the special window where you are able to see all articles relevant to that entry in both directions, and easily scroll through these articles;
• if you make a spelling mistake - the Spell Correction System will automatically be launch and offer you a choice of several spelling options.
• With a singleclick you will be taken to the start page where you may select a dictionary

Additional Device features

• Display: 16-level grayscale display and high-resolution touch screen with enhanced polarizers
• Hardware features: USB port ∙ MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot ∙ Headphone jack ∙ Speaker ∙ Microphone ∙ Backlight
• Accessories: Stylus ∙ Removable lid ∙ Cradle with USB connector (serial cradle sold separately)
• Memory: 16 MB SDRAM ∙ MMC slot for expandable memory
• 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)
• Desktop software: eBookMan Desktop Manager with Outlook synchronization powered by Intellisync for eBookMan
• Core applications: Franklin Viewer ∙ Franklin Reader ∙ Audiobook Player ∙ Music Player ∙ Date Book ∙ Address Book ∙ Voice Memo ∙ Memo Book ∙ ToDo Book ∙ Calculator

The eBookMan-911 is different from the 900 and 901 models in that it comes in a semi-transparent black/blue shell, has 16MB of RAM and a backlight. Compatible with Windows XP, you can upload music and books via your PC but synchronization with your address book and organizer is not offered.

The User`s Manual is available in English. To download the Desktop Manager for eBookMan, please follow this link.