Chinese-Simplified Electronic dictionaries

The ECTACO Partner Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook RC800 is a powerful bilingual travel companion. One of the most impressive language management handhelds available anywhere, it is the clear leader in the field of portable translation devices. With its sleek modern design, hi-res color touch-screen and state-of-the-art voice capabilities, it is our most popular model. The extensive dictionary features a vocabulary of more than 150,000 entries. But the most impressive feature of this sophisticated handheld has to be the inclusion of some of the most advanced voice functions available anywhere. This one-of-a-kind device includes both a sophisticated speaker independent speech recognition system that lets it understand what is said to it in Russian and Chinese and crystal-clear, professionally narrated native-speaker voice output in both Russian and Chinese. Providing frequent travelers and students alike with plenty of learning and communication options, this extraordinary device also includes cutting edge Russian and Chinese voice synthesis powered by the latest TTS (Text-to-Speech) technology in its collection of essential tools. Built to help users feel confident and relaxed when using a second language, it is intelligent, flexible and quick to respond. This latest-generation handheld is full to capacity with valuable information and indispensable utilities that help you to make the most of your foreign language skills whether traveling, studying or conducting business.

Highlights:

• Superior Russian and Chinese speech recognition. An additional advantage of this function is that you can use it to test your pronunciation. Simply speak a phrase in the foreign language, if the Partner speech recognition module understands you – then everyone else will!
• Hi-resolution adjustable color touch-screen that displays color-coded parts of speech, samples of use and more
• Expandable vocabulary: over 150,000 words included in the general dictionary! Any you can easily add more than 50 other language combinations that are available as ECTACO MMC Cards!
• Advanced Russian and Chinese speech synthesis pronounces any word
• Instant reverse translation
• Designed for the serious traveler, the Audio PhraseBook is useful for both pleasure or business trips. It provides real human voice output in Russian and Chinese for over 14,000 travel-oriented phrases. It also displays the responses you can expect to your questions in the 'You May Hear' section

Dictionaries:

• Over 150,000 entries in the Russian<->Chinese dictionary
• High-quality Russian and Chinese TTS synthesized voice capability
• Russian explanatory dictionary
• Advanced MorphofinderTM Russian word recognition system
• Custom 'Add new word' function permits users to add personal vocabulary to existing dictionaries
• Slang lock allows users to ‘lock out’ slang from translations
• Advanced search functions helps users to navigate effectively throughout the entire database
• Exchangeable MMC/SD cards allow for the addition of numerous language combinations and extensive linguistic content from Ectaco, Inc.

Language-learning:

• Language-learning games: Hangman, FlashCards, Pockets, Spell It, an a Translation Test all allow users to learn at their own pace to expand vocabulary and improve spelling
• Over 150,000 words in the Russian-Chinese general dictionary, featuring synthesized Russian and Chinese voice
• Features the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• Russian<->Chinese Audio PhraseBook with professionally recorded, native-speaker narration of more than 14,000 travel-oriented words and phrases
• Contains the classic Hangman language-learning game that lets users improve vocabulary while playing!

And more…

• Russian language interface and Russian user’s manuals
• Media Player with MP3 support - to help you at study and in play. Thousands of Audio Books are currently available to be stored in this MP3 player.
• Currency and metric conversions
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• And More…

Power is supplied by rechargeable battery or AC/DC adapter (both included in the standard package)

ECTACO Partner RC800 is an Russian <-> Chinese translating device from the P800 series.

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 - 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 English <-> Chinese TL-2Ch

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.