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Compare Ectaco Partner XL-1500 Dictionary / Translator to Franklin Electronic Franklin TGA-495 12-Language Speaking Global Translator Translator

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Product Description   
 
The ECTACO Partner XL-1500 Multilingual Language Translator and Talking Dictionary is an addition to our world-famous Partner range is also one of our most sophisticated. Featuring an... More
The ECTACO Partner XL-1500 Multilingual Language Translator and Talking Dictionary is an addition to our world-famous Partner range is also one of our most sophisticated. Featuring an absolutely unique combination of language pairs and voice output capabilities, it is the only handheld dictionary to contain synthesized TTS (text-to-speech) functionality in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish within the same device. A giant leap forward for modern electronic translation, the ECTACO Partner XL-1500 Multilingual Talking Dictionary is absolutely one-of-a-kind. Less
Translator, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, English, 450000 Wor...
Product MPN   
MPN XL1500 TGA495
Key Feature   
Device Type   What is "Device Type"? Dictionary / Translator Translator
Language   What is "Language"? Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, English Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, English
Word Amount 3367000 K Words 450000 Words
Other Feature   
Voice Function   What is "Voice Function"? With Voice Function With Voice Function
Phrase Amount 31000 Phrases 1000 Phrases
Display Lines Unknown 7 Lines
Calculator Function   What is "Calculator Function"? With Calculator Function With Calculator Function
Currency Converter Function   What is "Currency Converter Function"? With Currency Converter With Currency Converter
PC Connection Not PC Connectable With PC Connectivity
Grammar Guide No Grammar Guide Unknown
Spell Checker Function Spell Checker Spell Checker
Built-in Games Unknown With Built-in Games
Dimensions   
Width 5.3 in. 4 in.
Height 0.5 in. 0.6 in.
Depth 2.3 in. 3 in.
Weight 0.25 lb. 0.35 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
UPC 789981032575 0084793998287
Product ID 37073271 75101812
 
Product Reviews
Ectaco Partner XL-1500 Dictionary / Translator Image
Ectaco Partner XL-1500 Dictionary / Translator
1/5 stars
1 review
Franklin Electronic Franklin TGA495 12Language Speaking Global Translator Image
Franklin Electronic Franklin TGA-495 12-Language Speaking Global Translator Translator
4/5 stars
2 reviews

It does NOT have many important words. It is weaker than a printed dictionary.

by walterontario , Feb 17, 2007
Pros: Small size.
Cons: Missing words, flimsy, uncomfortable. Bad customer service.
The Bottom Line: Since it's not as capable as advertised, don't be tempted by any sales tricks. Whatever decision you make, ask Ectaco for a full refund (including shipping) clause BEFORE you pay.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I bought an Ectaco Partner XL-1500 at the end of November 2006, mainly for educational purposes. I ordered it online, on the ectaco.ca site (which by the way, has nothing to do with Canada as you will see further in this review).
I paid ~ 205...
Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  
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When In Rome

by rgmart , Oct 13, 2009
Pros: Written and voice translations in twelve languages. If you can't speak you can show phrases.
Cons: Unable to write your own phrases. Some voices difficult to discern
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I have used the Franklin translator while living in Rome.  It's great to look up word translations very quickly.  The different modes are very helpful as well.  The fact that it has 12 languages is great since we're living in Europe and will travel...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pretty useful

by mbej , Nov 22, 2009
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: TGA-495 is, at first, quite difficult to use, but one can get accustomed to it. I like the fact it contains quite a lot of already prepared sentences, for business, shopping purposes etc., spoken in reasonable quality. There are also other nice...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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