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The ECTACO Partner E15K800 Talking Electronic Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook is a powerful multilingual 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 advanced model. The extensive dictionary features a huge vocabulary with more than 10,000,000 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 sophisticated speaker independent speech recognition system that lets it understand what is said to it in Arabic, Czech, English, French, Persian (Farsi), German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian and crystal-clear, professionally narrated native-speaker voice output in Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, English, Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian. Providing frequent travelers and students alike with plenty of learning and communication options, this extraordinary device also includes cutting edge Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish 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 Arabic, Czech, English, French, Persian (Farsi), German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian 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 10,000,000 words included in the general dictionary – one of our largest vocabularies ever! Any you can easily add more than 50 other language combinations that are available as ECTACO MMC Cards!
• Advanced Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish 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 Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, English, Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian for over 210,000 travel-oriented phrases. It also displays the responses you can expect to your questions in the 'You May Hear' section

Dictionaries:

• Over 10,000,000 entries in the English<>Arabic, English<>Bulgarian, English<>Czech, English<>Farsi, English<>French, English<>German, English<>Hebrew, English<>Hungarian, English<>Italian, English<>Korean, English<>Polish, English<>Portuguese, English<>Russian, English<>Spanish, English<>Ukrainian dictionaries
• High-quality Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish TTS synthesized voice capability
• Advanced English, Polish, Russian, Spanish MorphoFinder™ word recognition system
• WordNet Princeton edition English-English dictionary of modern English - over 70,000 headwords and details explanations
• 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:

• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies help anyone preparing for these standardized proficiency tests
• 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 10,000,000 words in the English<>Arabic, English<>Bulgarian, English<>Czech, English<>Farsi, English<>French, English<>German, English<>Hebrew, English<>Hungarian, English<>Italian, English<>Korean, English<>Polish, English<>Portuguese, English<>Russian, English<>Spanish, English<>Ukrainian dictionaries general dictionary, featuring synthesized Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish voice
• Features the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• English<>Arabic, English<>Bulgarian, English<>Czech, English<>Farsi, English<>French, English<>German, English<>Hebrew, English<>Hungarian, English<>Italian, English<>Korean, English<>Polish, English<>Portuguese, English<>Russian, English<>Spanish, English<>Ukrainian Audio PhraseBook with professionally recorded, native-speaker narration of more than 210,000 travel-oriented words and phrases
• Contains the classic Hangman language-learning game that lets users improve vocabulary while playing!

And more…

• English language interface and 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 and AC/DC adapter (both included in the standard package)

The ECTACO Partner E15Th800 Talking Electronic Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook is a powerful multilingual 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 advanced model. The extensive dictionary features a huge vocabulary with more than 10,000,000 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 sophisticated speaker independent speech recognition system that lets it understand what is said to it in Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian and crystal-clear, professionally narrated native-speaker voice output in Arabic, Czech, English, Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Providing frequent travelers and students alike with plenty of learning and communication options, this extraordinary device also includes cutting edge Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish 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 Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Ukrainian 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 10,000,000 words included in the general dictionary – one of our largest vocabularies ever! Any you can easily add more than 50 other language combinations that are available as ECTACO MMC Cards!
• Advanced Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish 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 Arabic, Czech, English, Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese for over 210,000 travel-oriented phrases. It also displays the responses you can expect to your questions in the 'You May Hear' section

Dictionaries:

• Over 10,000,000 entries in the English<>Arabic, English<>Czech, English<>Farsi, English<>French, English<>German, English<>Hebrew, English<>Italian, English<>Polish, English<>Portuguese, English<>Russian, English<>Spanish, English<>Tagalog, English<>Thai, English<>Vietnamese, English<>Ukrainian dictionaries
• High-quality Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish TTS synthesized voice capability
• Advanced English, Polish, Russian, Spanish MorphoFinder™ word recognition system
• WordNet Princeton edition English-English dictionary of modern English - over 70,000 headwords and details explanations
• 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:

• SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies help anyone preparing for these standardized proficiency tests
• 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 10,000,000 words in the English<>Arabic, English<>Czech, English<>Farsi, English<>French, English<>German, English<>Hebrew, English<>Italian, English<>Polish, English<>Portuguese, English<>Russian, English<>Spanish, English<>Tagalog, English<>Thai, English<>Ukrainian, English<>Vietnamese dictionaries general dictionary, featuring synthesized Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish voice
• Features the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• English<>Arabic, English<>Czech, English<>Farsi, English<>French, English<>German, English<>Hebrew, English<>Italian, English<>Polish, English<>Portuguese, English<>Russian, English<>Spanish, English<>Tagalog, English<>Thai, English<>Ukrainian, English<>Vietnamese Audio PhraseBook with professionally recorded, native-speaker narration of more than 210,000 travel-oriented words and phrases
• Contains the classic Hangman language-learning game that lets users improve vocabulary while playing!

And more…

• English language interface and 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 and AC/DC adapter (both included in the standard package)

The ECTACO Partner Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook RH800 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 211,500 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 Hebrew and crystal-clear, professionally narrated native-speaker voice output in both Russian and Hebrew. Providing frequent travelers and students alike with plenty of learning and communication options, this extraordinary device also includes cutting edge Russian and Hebrew 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 Hebrew 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 211,500 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 Hebrew 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 Hebrew 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 211,500 entries in the Russian<->Hebrew dictionary
• High-quality Russian and Hebrew TTS synthesized voice capability
• 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 211,500 words in the Russian-Hebrew general dictionary, featuring synthesized Russian and Hebrew voice
• Features the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• Russian<->Hebrew 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 and Hebrew 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 and AC/DC adapter (both included in the standard package);

ECTACO Partner RH800 is an Russian <-> Hebrew translating device from the P800 series.

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
• AC adapter and rechargeable battery are included in the package. Rechargeable battery charges with adapter.

The ECTACO iTRAVL Multilingual Asia/Middle East/Euro TL-2EuMEAs10 is the most remarkable talking dictionary available anywhere. An ultra-sophisticated translation handheld, it is the most spectacular new addition to our distinguished line of iTRAVL translators because it can understand and speak some of the most popular Asian, Middle Eastern, and European languages. Complete with the widest range of voice capabilities contained in any portable translator, the iTRAVL TL-2EuMEAs10 features speaker-independent speech recognition of spoken Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Thai that lets the machine understand what is being said to it. Its professionally narrated, real human voice output then lets the device speak any of its more than 140,000 travel-oriented phrases in Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish Thai and Vietnamese. Absolutely indispensable for the international traveler, this incredible Audio Travel PhraseBook has been designed to help anyone communicate efficiently no matter what the situation. Also providing users with bi-directional dictionaries containing a combined total of up to 10,000,000 words, the iTRAVL TL-2EuMEAs10 features advanced Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean and Spanish TTS (text-to-speech) voice synthesis that lets it pronounce dictionary entries as well as easy-to-use sentence builder pronunciation for every word covering topics such as banking, sightseeing, shopping and dining – plus many more; in fact, everything the demanding traveler needs. It even includes useful everyday conversation topics allowing you to make new friends or business partners in an instant.

Encased within a stylish, water-resistant and dustproof case this sturdy, pocket-sized and sophisticated handheld comes complete with a top-of-the-line loudspeaker that makes effective communication easier than ever.

Audio PhraseBook

• Remarkable speech recognition understands what is said to it in Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Thai, and then converts it into digital information for immediate translation
• Advanced output of authentic Arabic, Chinese, English, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese native-speaker voice narration for all travel-related phrases.
• 140,000 ready-to-use phrases include everyday expressions and lists of single words for the following topics: Basics, Hotel, Traveling, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Communication means, In the restaurant, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sport/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, and Beauty Care.
• "You may hear it" function lets users see examples of what they might hear in response to a phrase they choose from the phrasebook. For example, having chosen the topic "Shopping« you select the phrase "I would like to try this on, please". When you switch to the "You may hear it" option, the system displays the responses you can expect to get from the salesperson according to your request.
• "Useful words" function supplies the most useful key words within a given topic that travelers should memorize
• Search by single word or complete phrase

Expanded vocabulary

• Bi-directional dictionaries for the following language pairs: English<->Arabic, English<->Chinese, English <-> German, English <-> Hebrew, English<->Japanese (Kana), English<->Japanese (Kanji), English<->Japanese (Romaji), English<->Korean, English <-> Spanish, English<->Thai, English<->Vietnamese
• Latest Chinese, English, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean and Spanish TTS speech synthesis modules for superior pronunciation of dictionary
• Arabic prerecording wordlist
• Phonetic transcription lets you improve your pronunciation
• Instant reverse translation for better understanding
• Advanced Look-up function allows you navigate easily throughout the entire database
• Award-winning English and Spanish MorphoFinder™ word recognition
• "Add New Word" function allows users to add personal entries to existing dictionaries
• Virtual keyboard provides quick access to the dictionary
• Slang Lock feature ‘locks out’ slang from translations
• Easily expandable by adding additional MMC/SD cards with different language pairs and other exciting content from Ectaco, Inc.

Additional Features

• MP3 player
• MultiMedia Card (included) for simplified updates and content replacement
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• Currency and Metric conversion
• Touch-screen (320x240 pixels)
• Backlit screen
• Auto Off function will power down translator when it’s idle
• AC adapter, MMC Card English-Arabic, English-Chinese, English-German, English-Hebrew, English-Japanese (Kana), English-Japanese (Kanji), English-Japanese (Romaji), English-Korean, English-Spanish, English-Thai, English-Vietnamese 256MMC Card EuroMiddleEastAsian10 iTRAVL TL-2 and rechargeable battery are included in the standard package. Batteries are recharged using the included adapter.

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 <-> 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 - 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 English <-> Hebrew TL-2Hb