Franklin Electronic Dictionary and Thesaurus Organizer | 
| Brand: Franklin Electronics
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $36.98
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Rating:  43 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 2 CR2032
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 2 x 8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MWD-1490
Model: MWD-1490
UPC: 689076360272
EAN: 0084793997297
ASIN: B000FCNA0A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New in Factory Sealed Package. Makes a great Gift. We are Franklin Headquarters! Franklin # MWD-1490 APO/FPO Military and International Shipping welcome. Expedited Shipping is Federal Express, Express Saver Service.
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| Features:
| • | 300,000 word dictionary with complete definitions, 500,000 synonyms and antonyms | | • | Merriam-Webster vocbulary builder, punctuation guide, geographical and biographical dictionaries | | • | Eight reference titles with 4-language translator | | • | USB connectivity | | • | Includes batteries |
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Amazon.com Product Description
With over 300,000 definitions and five different languages, the Franklin MWD-1490 Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Thesaurus and Reference Suite is one of the most fully-featured electronic dictionaries you will find anywhere. Lightweight and compact, it completely eliminates the need to lug around heavy dictionaries. In addition to its thousands of definitions, the dictionary also features a vocabulary builder, SAT word list, punctuation guide, a basic calculator, a clock, and a variety of encyclopedic information. It even enables you to compile your favorite words into customized lists, making word studying much easier. In addition, it can function as a translator, freely translating between English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. It also plays nine different fun games that facilitate help build your vocabulary and spelling skills.
Product Description
Write, edit or proo-read like a pro with instant access to eight essential reference titles. It even translates 4 languages. Interactive Grammar Guide with Quizzes Patented phonetic spell correction Crossword Solver, Confusables/Homophone Guide and more
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 Great value for the price November 26, 2006
J. Reyes (Philippines)
73 out of 74 found this review helpful
I recently got one and i'm pretty satisfied so far. Features of this include:
1. Word of the day (random word everytime you turnon).
2. Super-jump (jump to definition of any word in the screen).
3. dictionary <-> thesaurus switch given a word
4. wrong spelling suggestion
5. word finder (by using ? or * characters). "?" will match any character. "*" will match any one or more characters. ie, "an?" will match "and, ant, any, etc"
6. Organizer (clock, address book, Calculator, Converter, Currency)
7. It has exercises (Spelling bee, SAT, flashcards)
8. It has 7 games (anagrams, hangman, jumble, word builder, word train, link four, tictactoe
9. 5-language translator
10. Display has 3 font option (small, large, medium).
Given that it's less than $50, it's a pretty good product. The display is OK and readable (don't compare it to colored back-lit LCD screen). It doesn't have backlight bec it's powered by 2 CR2032 battery. Keys are good. Dictionary content is the typical Webster book (not the heavy and thick one). Don't expect all known words to exist.
 very poor at many things November 25, 2006
M. Adolphe (USA, NYC)
40 out of 60 found this review helpful
Pro:
Cheap,
Con:
When turn it on, it doesn't automatic enter to the dictionary. You have to selected dictionary, so you're wasting time. New words in English language seem not there. The front size is very small to read, and visibility is poor. You will need an eye 20/20 to use it. As far translation is concerned 40% of the time that thing can't.
Depends on what you need.... January 11, 2007
P. J. Piccirillo (USA)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
I didn't know, when ordering Merriam-webster Dictionary, Thesaurus and Reference Suite that the Webster Collegiate was also available. Merriam-webster gives definitions BUT NOT ETYMOLOGIES. That was a big disappointment for me. I also wanted the full, collegiate vocabulary. On the other hand, the "M-w." is small, light-weight, has an excellent thesaurus & complete definitions. The spell checker & reference features are handy. I really liked the crossword helper. All these "extras" did not make up for the lack of etymologies & collegiate vocab. for me. M-w.'s a good tool. It just depends on what you need.
 Not a five star item. January 4, 2007
David J. Oddo (Summerfield, Fl)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This item caries the bare neccessities to qualify as a dictionary/thesaurus. Some faults I have oberved are: The letters on the LCD are extremely small and hard to read depending on the light source. The contents of the thesaures could be greatly expanded. The dictionaly/speller works well but could be expanded. The battery power should be changed to 2 triple "A"s as the barreries included don't last long and are somewhat expensive. For the price it's a good purchase.
Merriam-webster Dictionary, Thesaurus and Reference Suite September 6, 2007
Yolande Tzinavos
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I am quite disappointed in this thesaurus. There are few synonyms suggest for most searches both for the thesaurus and the dictionary. The children are having fun with the games, but it is overall disappointing. I am considering purchasing one of the dearer varieties, hopefully with greater satisfaction! I anticipate the folding cover snapping off before long.
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