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 Small buttons but otherwise... October 23, 2004
L. C. Robinson (Fountain Valley, CA USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is the first electronic dictionary I have ever owned. I have always used a bulky book dictionary and was biased in favor of the old tried by true method. I checked out several electronic dictionaries before I spent a bit more money in choosing Franklin's SCD-1870.
I never understood the advantages of carrying a 200,000 word dictionary in your pocket. This little machine is a wonder... the dictionary application as expected is just fine and dandy...it's the other functions that wow me. Thesaurus, Learning Tools, Word games, Grammar guide, Signs symbols & tables (astrology, biology, chemical elements, etc.) a clock and a calculator and your own "word list" a feature I use while reading a book. If I run across a word I don't know or unsure of it is added it to my word list, which enables me to review at a later time, get the correct definition and see how it can be used in a sentence. You can also buy an attachment that allows you to hook it up to your computer and if that's not enough, you can plug in one of the many "Bookman" electronic cards thus your machine metamorphoses into an entirely different product, like magic!
There are way to many applications to go into here but rest assured... if you are a word freak, enamored with the English language then Franklin's little machine is for you. After a few hours you will wonder how you ever got along without it.
A great gift for a student son or daughter or just about anyone else for that manner.
Great! October 7, 2005
J. M. Lopez (Texas)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
I bought this dictionary because I am an English major and with all the reading I do I needed a portable, reliable, and easy to access dictionary. My sister has one and after constantly borrowing hers I finally decided to purchase one of my own. In addition to the dictionary and thesauras I really enjoy the games. My only complaint about the dictionary is the words are not phonetically spelled out, but the voice pronunciation helps.
Great Product September 3, 2006
J. Wilkinson (California)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is an updated review. I originally experienced some miscommunication with the manufacturer; however, I am pleased to say that they did ultimately resolve the problem.
The dictionary is great! It is very convenient to carry around, the Speak feature helps with pronunciation of unusual words, and the e-bookman card expansion feature (to add other e-books)saves a lot of money.I did receive a defective bookman card at one point but Franklin sent me a replacement right away.
 Great Job! October 18, 2003
Angel Vossough (San Jose, CA United States)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is a great translator, have a lot of options and the pronunciation is so clear. The only problem, I think is speed! It's pretty slow specially when you use the "Back" bottom.
Great speaking dicitionary September 7, 2006
Linda Frederick (USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I am extremely pleased with this product. It is extremely helpful when you're not sure how to spell a word, and gives you many options. The speach clarity is great also. I have purchased three of these already. One for me, then my daughter wanted one , and just purchased one for my mother. We are all very pleased! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because my vision is impaired from multilple sclerosis, and I wish I could increase the font sizer just a bit larger. The font size is adjustable, just not quite large enough for me.
This is great item for anyone. I really like typing in sentences and playing it back on speach mode. It has alot of other great features, and games to play also.
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