Ectaco EC500 Partner English-Chinese Talking Dictionary and Audio Phrasebook

Ectaco EC500 Partner English-Chinese Talking Dictionary and Audio Phrasebook Review

Ectaco EC500 Partner English-Chinese Talking Dictionary and Audio Phrasebook Feature

• English Interface. 118,630 entry bi-directional dictionary.
• English Phonetic transcription. Instant reverse translation. Look-up function. Advanced word recognition. Vector Ultima spell-checker.
• Slang Lock feature to exclude slang from translations. English Irregular verbs. American English Idioms. Electronic English grammar book.
• Advanced English and Chinese TTS speech synthesis pronounces any word.
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook enabled with English and Chinese TTS pronunciation.

The new ECTACO Partner EC500 is a bilingual English <-> Chinese translating dictionary and so much more. Designed to let anyone understand and communicate instantly, the EC500 features all the latest programming advances. Containing a massive 118,630 words in its comprehensive vocabulary database plus 14,000 of the most important phrases for immediate communication, the EC500 employs sophisticated TTS (Text-To-Speech) voice synthesis to speak any of its entries aloud so you don't have to. Perfect for anyone just beginning to explore the world of international communication, the EC500 is loaded with the linguistic resources and extras that make all the difference when you need a reliable, portable companion to help make sense of the world in another language. 118,630 words that can be instantly translated in either direction make the EC500 the perfect choice for anyone who needs on-the-spot translations between English and Chinese. And an additional 14,000 first-use phrases that can also be spoken aloud make it simple to understand and be understood in almost any commonly encountered situation. SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies help those preparing for tough standardized college-entry tests by building a winning vocabulary quickly and accurately. Add in popular American idioms, a full English grammar resource with irregular verbs, and enjoyable linguistic games to improve your skills while you play and you have one of the best all-around translators ever designed.