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Merriam Webster Electronic Speaking Dictionary and Thesaurus | List Price: $95.99
Discount Price: $131.99
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Brand: Franklin Electronics
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1
Features: - Clear, concise definitions for over 200,000 words
- Authoritative spelling and accurate pronunciation
- Advanced 500,000-word thesaurus
- Interactive word games
- Grammar guide and quizzes
Good product with mirror design flaw and stung aftersales service [Posted on 2008-01-19]
The product has good features and suits for my growing kids. However, the hinge of the protective cover is very flimsy. It'd been broken before the package was opened. Franklin said they don't have that spare part! The retailer suggested me to refund, but my kids want to keep it. Franklin advised to send me a protective holder instead of its original style cover. I saw their document (description with photo). I accepted. Surprisingly, I received an old/used holder with different style and it doesn't fit (slightly smaller) my new device!! This is my third Franklin products I've bought. I was very shocked by what I was treated.
sa [Posted on 2008-01-22]
I purchased my first Webster Speaking Dicionary about fifteen years ago. It was black and the keys were placed horizontal, and it came with a nice black leather case and an earphone. The shape of it was better suited for holding in your hand, and it had larger keys. With this Talking Dictionary the keys are too small, I don't like the shape, and the flap cover broke off soon after I purchased it. You can enlarge the words on the dictionary, but not the words in the games. On several occasions when reading,I would look up a word I was not familiar with, and was not able to find the word in the dictionary. Also, it should include an earphone.
Great dictionary [Posted on 2008-02-11]
The Franklin Dictionary (FD)is a great product. It is easy to use. I do not need to take account of any other pocket dictionary.
Got 1 million pennies? [Posted on 2008-02-22]
I am really hoping for a touch screen dictionary with its contents as good as this dictionary.
Pros.
Many words, great thesaurus, word correction, multiple lines of display, easy key inputs, games, basic grammar help, voice pronunciation, voice read ... well I can't really name them all but you get the point.
Cons.
The flip cover breaks easily (you won't really miss it because it bugs more than it does good). Umm... the battery lasts too long... wait that's another Pro...
This product is for people of any language background trying to learn English one word everyday... NO! tens of words everyday and actually know how to pronounce them.
And if you are thinking about buying anything cheaper than this dictionary. Know this that you will be frustrated with the following: lack of pronunciation, one or two line display, lack of thesaurus, and probably the lack of word and phrases.
So far, I've bought two and I am not disappointed. In fact, I've been doing well increasing my vocabulary for the past year with this dictionary.
BOTTOM LINE: You don't have enough pennies nor the time to not pay for this so take the price and invest in your future.
Good Product but Get It for Less [Posted on 2008-04-17]
This Franklin's SCD-1870 is a good and convenient product (looks great too). I especially like the fact that one can simply pop in an expansion card (dictionaries, references, games, and even bibles) to obtain additional functions--without having multiple gadgets. I purchased mine, via Amazon, from xpresstech for $90.99 + $5.49 shipping.
I also have the German (has the best features & tools of the 3), the speaking Spanish (has an annoying tiny & not expandable read screen), and the Italian dictionary bookman cards. I first purchase the German dictionary bookman card from J&R, $19.99 with $5.99 shipping and handling; I then later purchased the Italian and the (speaking) Spanish dictionary bookman cards from AimHi (of IL), $19.99 each, and didn't have to pay any shipping and handling (received them on the 3rd day after placing the order.) Therefore, if you are considering additional cards, you might want to consider AimHi instead.
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