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YISHEN 888

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Electronic Translator English <-> Chinese YISHEN 888

Price: $459.95

This bidirectional English <-> Chinese Translator is one of the world's few electronic dictionaries that offer two-way sentence translation that carries up to 82% of the source meaning. YiShen 888 translates and pronounces full sentences from English into Chinese and from Chinese into English with equal accuracy and speed.

Whenever an uncertain word is encountered, pertinent information can be found quickly and conveniently by cross-searching the Longman English Dictionary and the English -> Chinese, Chinese -> English and Chinese dictionaries. Together, these authoritative reference sources add up to half a million words and cover all topics of human knowledge.

This model features:

  • These expandable, cross-searchable built-in dictionaries:
    • English
    • English-Chinese
    • Chinese-English
    • Chinese
  • Large LCD is easy on your eyes
  • Voice output in both English and Chinese, with reread, follow-read, listen, and read functions
  • Conversation vocabulary for traveling (in 8 languages)
  • Hand-written input is available, with 7 input methods (including pinyin) for the Chinese dictionary
  • Built-in application “Interactive Dialogue” with Role Play function

Also included are:

  • Digital memo recording function
  • A well-made carrying pouch
  • Communication (COM port) cable which allows Telephone Directory, Memo, and Schedule to be transmitted to PC
  • Supplied with earphones, 110V&220V Power Adapter, 4 regular AAA batteries
  • One-year warranty
  • User Manual in Chinese and a quick user’s guide in English

Price: $459.95

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Besta CD-828


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Besta CD-828

Price: $429.95

Category: Talking dictionary
Language pair: English<->Chinese
Vocabulary: 600,000 words
Size: 5.7 x 3.5 x 0.9 in
Weight: 5.5 oz
PC connection:Yes, includes 64MB internal memory

The interactive multimedia BESTA CD-828 is a Chinese <-> English <-> Chinese bidirectional dictionary, personal organizer and language teacher including Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese and English voice synthesis. Designed to assist native Chinese speakers in becoming proficient in reading, writing, speaking and comprehending English, it is one of the most sophisticated reference, language and business tools currently available. Making the most sense of the complex information necessary when learning any foreign language, this handheld is packed full of important language-specific study aids including 23 Chinese-English reference dictionary sources and a special section for kids.

Dictionary databases:

  • English to Chinese: up to 5 cross-search windows, sample sentences, speech synthesis in Mandarin, English and Cantonese
  • Chinese to English: smart input methods, saves data for self-tests, Mandarin and Cantonese pronunciation
  • Oxford Dictionary: wildcard searching, voice recording function
  • Cambridge Encyclopedia: thousands of refined illustrations, cross-searching, reviews and self-tests
  • Japanese-Chinese and Chinese-Japanese dictionaries: Japanese voice output, Kanji, Chinese-style reading
  • Network dictionary
  • Audio and Video dictionary: provides a variety of static and dynamic images
  • Chinese dictionary: provides Zhuyin and Pinyin reference
  • Review and Self-Test dictionary: here you can review and perform self-tests on the words saved in the English-Chinese, Oxford, Network, Chinese-English and Chinese dictionaries as well as in the Cambridge Encyclopedia
  • Download additional and update existing dictionaries

    Advanced features:

    • Virtual classroom develops practical conversation skills, teaches colloquial expressions and pronunciation using interactive video and audio lessons. The user can communicate with the program and learn from it.
    • 23 Chinese-English reference dictionary sources; some are supported by videos. Over 100 videos to choose from!
    • There is an archive of studied academic material; you can add materials to the archive using a PC-link. The device lets you use two flash cards (simultaneously) which will substantially increase your electronic dictionary`s memory.
    • The dictionary performs syntax analysis of phrases and determines morphological composition of each given word for English-language entries.
    • Travel phrasebook. It includes a versatile phrase bank in the following ten languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Malay, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian.
    • There is a special customized section for kids, featuring fun multiple choice tests for advanced recognition of English and Chinese words.
    • The dictionary features specialized transcription-based search.
    • Customized list of 50 most recent searches

    Organizer features:

    • Play MP3 music and watch movies, PC-Link compatibility; comes with a rechargeable battery and universal AC
    • The device comes with PC-link cable and software
    • Notes and address book with audio recording function available in Chinese, English and Japanese
    • Audio recorder
    • Electronic drawing tool, customizable
    • Calculator with loan calculation tools
    • Polyphonic music
    • Photo archive
    • Games, cartoons
    • Highly customizable system configuration management: allows you to change the standard greeting, regulate the sound, light, automatic shut off, password-protected entry, games, USB.

    The User`s Manual is available in Chinese.

    Price: $429.95

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TL-4


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ECTACO Travel SpeechGuard TL-4

Price: $399.95

Category: Talking dictionary
Language pair: English->German, English->Chinese, English->French, English->Japanese, English->Russian, English->Spanish, English->Italian
Vocabulary: over 4,200 phrases
Size: 98x30x181mm, 3.9x1.2x7.1 in
Weight: 11 oz
Battery Type: Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V, 1800mAh), included

Able to translate more than 4000 phrases into 7 popular European and Asian languages, this state-of-the-art multilingual communication device is one of the most advanced and sophisticated handhelds available anywhere. A powerful speech-to-speech interpreter, it recognizes English speech and pronounces translations back in German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, French and English. Simply choose the phrase that you want to communicate and the TL-4 instantly speaks it aloud in the language of your choice. The built-in loudspeaker provides crystal-clear and audible output of the professionally translated and narrated entries.

Designed for the US Army (SpeechGuard GI-4), the TL-4 incorporates the most advanced speech recognition and voice synthesis technology in existence and is equipped to allow it to tune into an individual user’s voice. Housed within a water-resistant and dustproof case this rugged, durable, compact and easily transportable handheld is a miracle of modern technology. Voice activated commands quickly allow access to your own personal entries that you can easily and conveniently store in the My SpeechGuard section for use when and where you need them.

Ultimate Linguistic Resource

  • The list of offered topics includes: Everyday Conversation, Traveling, Transport, Hotel, Restaurant, Shopping, Bank and Telephone, Sightseeing and My SpeechGuard
  • User-defined topics and phrases can be added in My SpeechGuard
  • English speech recognition
  • Voice output in German, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Italian
  • Search for single words or whole phrases
  • Voice prompted navigation

Additional Features

  • MultiMedia Card slot (Card included) for simplified content replacement and updates
  • Volume Control
  • Touch screen (320x240 pixels)
  • Screen backlight
  • Built-in microphone and 2W high quality speaker
  • Auto Off function will shut off translator when it’s idle
  • AC adapter is included in the package

Price: $399.95

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BESTA CD-616


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Besta CD-616

Price: $389.95

Category: Talking dictionary
Language pair: English<->Chinese
Vocabulary: 670,000 entries
Size: 6.1 x 3.3 x 1.0 in
Weight: 4 oz
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium battery, included (3.7 V/780mAH)
PC connection: USB port, SMC slot

This is the most recent, efficient and inclusive linguistic microcomputer from BESTA yet. Animated dictionaries, a sparkling, full-color display and advanced trilingual speech synthesis combine to make this an indispensable learning tool. Covering a multitude of topics related to both English and Chinese, it contains an enormous and versatile language database with abundant reference resources. Also built into the BESTA CD-616 are important extras including an organizer, audio and visual games, interactive tests and exercises and lots more. The inclusion of Cambridge Encyclopedia’s reference work with its 4,000,00 entries and 16,000 topics make this an incredibly powerful and comprehensive resource.

Dictionary databases:

  • English to Chinese: over 270,000 entries and 64,000 expressions
  • Chinese to English: over 110,000 Chinese words and expressions
  • Chinese (Mandarin): over 13,000 most commonly used Chinese words and expressions, with Zhuyin and Pinyin reference
  • Oxford Advanced Learner's English-Chinese Dictionary: 60,000 words and 84,000 sentence examples
  • Cambridge Encyclopedia: 4,000,000 entries and 24,000 grouped phrases. 16,000 topics with 85,000 cross-reference index titles
  • English-Chinese-Japanese-Korean dictionary with pronunciation in each language
  • Chinese-Japanese and Japanese-Chinese dictionaries: menus are in English and Chinese, the voice function exists for English, Mandarin and Cantonese
  • The main set of dictionary databases: English->Chinese dictionary, Oxford Advance dictionary, Animated dictionary, Illustrated dictionary, DIY dictionary, Chinese->English dictionary,
  • Chinese dictionary, Net dictionary, Extend dictionary, Travel Dialogue dictionary with voice function, Chinese<->Japanese dictionary.

Advanced features:

  • Perfect color screen provides sharp image quality
  • First Human Voice with MP3 sound technology
  • Advanced English-language study course including: animated grammar, English proficiencytest, interactive study exercises, review and self-tests, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE vocabulary study, morphological and phonetic analysis for over 6,000 English words
  • Animated Dictionary features approximately 6,000 color illustrations
  • Incorporates the best of Voxware and Bestalk Human Voice Technologies for advanced voice synthesis delivery
  • The total of 36 dictionaries cover over 670,000 entries
  • Multi-Country Conversations in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and more
  • Specially designed with MP3 system, audio & visual games and animation
  • Enhanced story line featuring animated grammatical teaching, through 3D animation including scenario teaching method and understanding the correct use of grammar
  • Extensive encyclopedia with diagrams and illustrations for accelerated learning process
  • Includes speech synthesis for 9 languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and more Extensive PDA functions
  • Handwriting recognition
  • SMC Card compatibility; allows you to download additional materials using SMC (Smart Media Card)
  • PC-link function, data transfer and backup
  • Comes in a slim case, with a users manual in English and Chinese, headphones, power adapter, and a bonus CD

Price: $389.95

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MD-8300


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English <-> Chinese <-> Japanese Electronic Dictionary MD8300

Price: $359.95

The newest sophisticated device does not only offer wealth of information, but gives you new user-friendly ways to manage all language-related and variety of office tasks. Over 120,000 entries, eight methods of character input and English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese voice features make this slim pocket translator one of the most powerful language tools available. It includes all kinds of handy resources to manage your travels, studies, and business meetings, too. The diversified search features make it easy to navigate the sea of linguistic information. The expandable memory capabilities and additional advanced features allow the user to upload and read Ebooks, listen and organize MP3 files, get ready for tests, and more. The PC link function is used to synchronize the advanced organizer with your PC data.

Effective learning curve

General and specialized dictionaries, numerous glossaries the speech function, make this device a universal tool when it comes to variety of language-related tasks.

  • Built-in English-Chinese Oxford Dictionary with 120,000 words and picture function, English-Chinese Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary, Chinese-English Dictionary, Recognize Through Picture Dictionary, Japanese-Chinese Dictionary, Chinese-Japanese Dictionary and number of specialized dictionaries, the Computer and New Technology glossary, English grammar reference
  • English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese pronunciation
  • 8 different character input methods
  • Powerful search functions include cross-search, custom-built history search, wild-card search, nearest word search, and spelling alternatives
  • Creation of customized user dictionaries and search histories
  • Interactive dialogues and preparation for GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and other standard English-language tests
  • Revision tests including conversation, vocabulary and dictionary reviews
  • TruVoiceTM and VoxwareTM, two top US-developed pronunciation systems, enabling speech function inEnglish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese

Added functionality

  • Full organizer functions with PC synchronization
  • MP3 player functioning with SD/MMC card, supports English / Chinese song name display
  • E-book reader
  • General leisure information including airlines, international airports, travel guides, world clock, local attractions, weather, and more
  • Advanced personal organizer includes schedule master, phone directory, data search function, password security feature, calendar, financial management, and games

*This product comes complete with Chinese-language paper manual, English Manual on CD, slim case, power adapter, rechargeable battery, headphones and pc-link cable

Price: $359.95

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GD128


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GD-128 English <-> Chinese <-> Japanese Talking Electronic Dictionary

Price: $344.95

A comprehensive study tool for Asian and English languages, this handheld contains 11 dictionaries for an absolutely massive amount of entries from some of the most respected sources. This extensive language resource also provides travel dialogues in 9 different categories and available to be spoken aloud in 8 different languages. Powerful search functions offer instant access to the information you need and the inclusion of the state-of-the-art ScanSoft and VoxWare protocols for voice synthesis mean that the articulation and accuracy of the pronunciation you receive will be able to help you improve your fluency and be understood.

The touch sensitive screen makes it extremely easy to get started and navigate through the databases and it is also able to recognize handwriting. Helping you to improve your work habits and increase effectiveness, it is also compatible with a variety of IC cards and e-Books.

Core functionality

  • The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, with a expanded vocabulary
  • The top ScanSoft and Voxware pronunciation systems, featuring articulate and accurate pronunciation
  • Digital recording function for audio messages
  • Listen & Learn functions to improve pronunciation
  • Sentence-making helps you grasp the structure of sentences
  • Class schedule function puts your daily school life in order
  • Double-card function expands the capabilities of the unit
  • Radio can save records, and can also merge, delete and rename them

Great Features

  • Larger screen: clear display is easy on your eyes
  • Handwriting input system: automatic recognition of simplified and traditional Chinese handwriting. Conversion of simplified into/from traditional Chinese.
  • Real voice system: the pronunciation in standard American English in male and female voice powered by TRUVOICE System.
  • Listening practice: customizable pronunciation settings - from 3 to 99 repetitions. You may repeat the pronunciation following the units lead, which corrects your pronunciation.
  • Expanded vocabulary source: multiple dictionaries in one. Built-in English-Chinese/ English-English Longman dictionary, recommended by most American teachers.
  • Multiple languages: Built-in Chinese/English/Japanese bi-directional dictionary with pronunciation of English/Mandarin/Cantonese/Japanese.
  • Supplementary dictionary: the Study Card contains more than 40,000 words and phrases. It will instantly switch to this card if the unit is unable to find a word in the main materials. It is possible to download new words to expand this function.
  • Conversation practice: there are real-voice conversations in nearly 20 languages. Travel the world and communicate with ease and confidence.
  • Digital recording: allows you to record, listen, and study at any time with less effort.
  • MP3 music: listen to music as you look up words in the dictionary.
  • FM radio: built-in FM radio with automatic scanning function. Flash card: e-books may be downloaded to this device .
  • Two card slots: this device is expandable with two expansion slots available.

Also included is a slim case for carrying and protecting your device, a set of lithium batteries and a CD containing bonus and demo software to enhance and extend functionality.

The User’s Manual is available in Chinese.

Price: $344.95

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TR-2203


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Multilanguage Translator TR-2203

Price: $229.95

Category:   Talking dictionary
Languages:   English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Korean.
Vocabulary:   200,000 words
Size:   4.5 x 3.0 x 0.8 in
Weight:  5.5 oz
Battery Type:   2 x AAA batteries, included
PC connection   Yes

The Lingo Pacifica Talk is a convenient little translation handheld containing 200,000 words and 23,000 practical phrases! 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

Price: $229.95

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