Franklin Electronics SCG-1870 Ultimate Portable Reference Suite Speaking Dictionary (SCD-1870 + Expansion Cards)
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Manufacturer: Franklin ElectronicsModel: SCG-1870
Product features:
- All-in-one reference solution featuring Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
- Instant access to over 200,000 words and 500,000 synonyms with clear definitions and spoken pronunciations
- Includes the ENC-4047 Concise Columbia Encyclopedia and the GDS-2026 Great Documents of American History expansion cards
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Customer Review: Quite good, but don't be confused about product model
Summary: 2 Stars
This product contains all features mentioned, but there's an important fact that you should know.
This model is no different than Franklin Speaking 11th Collegiate Dictionary which is priced at $85, except that a PC Connectivity Kit worth $19.5 is thrown in, which accounts for its price of $105.
For reviews on this product, you simply have to check out Franklin Speaking 11th Collegiate Dictionary.
This model was previously known as SCD-1870, just in case you're looking for that one.
A few comments though: It is slow. It is not as convenient as I thought it would be. Obtaining and handling Mobipocket eBooks is difficult. You could make your own ebooks in this format using Mobipocket Creator, but with most ebooks already available, there is the problem of lack of table of contents. To know what I'm talking about, imagine accessing Pg.No.213 using your Page Down button starting with Pg.No.1. If you have a TOC, you can jump sections. Also, with a 2MB card supplied here, you can download about 6 ebooks at a time to the device.
I did not like the buttons, also. I have to press hard for effect.
Don't be fooled about the Encyclopedia and the American History titles thrown in. They're absolutely concise and utterly useless.
The games can be great pastime. There are about 12 of them including anagrams, letter poker, hangman, letris, word builder.....
The grammar guide is so brief you can hardly expect to learn much.
This product scores admirably on what it is supposed to be: a dictionary and a thesaurus. Otherwise, it is not much good.
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Description of Franklin Electronics SCG-1870 Ultimate Portable Reference Suite Speaking Dictionary (SCD-1870 + Expansion Cards)
Franklin's Ultimate Portable Reference Suite is the all-in-one reference solution for professionals on the go! Get smarter faster with instant access to a word of knowledge: the new 11th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Franklin's Advanced Thesaurus, Concise Columbia Encyclopedia, Great Documents of American History, and much more. Designed to help you communicate effectively, it combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology, providing instant access to over 200,000 words and 500,000 synonyms. Easy to Understand Definitions Immediate access to clear and concise definitions for over 200,000 words, which includes inflected words. Usage paragraphs provide guidelines for words with confused or disputed usage. Accurate Pronunciation Headwords and definitions spoken with Franklin's ClariSpeech? technology. Authoritative Spelling Discover the correct spelling for a word based on phonetically-entered words and Franklin's quick search and retrieval technology. Franklin's Advanced Thesaurus Expand your vocabulary. Use alternate word choices with a complete thesaurus containing 500,000 synonym returns (including Classmates?). Synonym paragraphs explain different shades of meaning between words. Versatile and Expandable This reference tool has a built-in ROLODEX, Databank, calculator and metric/currency converters, and is expandable with an included * PC connectivity kit that allows for downloads of other reference and eBook titles as well as eNews from around the world. Use your book card slot to access a library of additional Franklin titles. View below to see a list of educational and informational book card titles. Invest in yourself with the ultimate reference solution - explore a world of knowledge at your fingertips! (Note: * The PC Connectivity kit included with this model does not include an AC Adapter.)Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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