Franklin SCD-1870 Speaking 11th Collegiate Dictionary
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Customer Review: Portable, instant, and lots of definitions- Dictionary!
Summary: 5 Stars
1. Very good LCD.2. Beautiful keys layouts.
3. Mispelled words are corrected. No need to type the word correctly. This is the best feature I like, because it saves me time and energy. As long as it spelled as it is pronounced, the computer will give you choice of words.
4. Looking for sets of words, just press * plus the starting or ending of the word and you will get list of them. (example: *ile, will give you words from agile to exile!
5. It pronounces the word.
6. Very handy tool and lots of clear, down-to-earth definitions.
7. Very good gift for those who like to read, write, study, or just have fun with words. Remember words have power!
Customer Review: The Best Electronic Dictionary
Summary: 5 Stars
Put simply, this electronic dictionary has significantly more words than any other electronic dictionary on the market. Probably too fancy for students below the high school level, and comprehensive enough for grad students. The word games are probably too elementary for younger than high school students, but the feature that allows you to save a list of words is useful for everyone--I save new words every day and then go through my list every couple weeks--that's how you build your vocabulary!
I recommend combining this with one of the many compatible Bookman cards that snaps into the back, especially the Columbia Concise Encyclopedia, 4th Edition.
Customer Review: Worth my money
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll admit that there is some fault in that there is no pronunciation key, and that the speaking function isn't perfect, but the goods greatly outweigh the bads.
the screen is large and is easily read. For those unable to read it, they should make the text bigger, as that will make it easier. It's invaluable in that it saves me loads of time when I need to search a word while reading a book.
I think the best function of all is that it allows you to create lists of words, and then play games to memorize them.
I have to learn many words for my Literature class and this function is very useful when I'm sitting on a toilet, or on a long ride.
Customer Review: Speaking for Franklin
Summary: 5 Stars
As a full time college student, I could not live without this wonderful dictionary. It is complete with over 400 definitions, their origins, and a thesaurus(500,00 synonyms and antonyms, and if you are not sure of the pronunciation, it speaks it for you. I not only take it to school but use it on the computer because it is quicker than looking up words without having to minimize what I am working on, and I also use it for all the books I read. It is slim and sleek - 3 1/2" x 4" x 1/2" and weighs less than a pound. It also has other features including word games, SAT word list, and a long list of signs, symbols and tables.Customer Review: It's A Keeper!
Summary: 5 Stars
I paid about $80 for this--and don't regret it because I'm planning on using it throughout my college years. It's handy if you want to expand your vocabulary, but don't want to waste precious time pouring over a large dictionary.
The small slanted keys--the main thing that isn't quite appealing to me. I have slender fingers, and can imagine how annoying they may be for males. It is just not pleasant to the touch!
Otherwise, I would recommend it, although the price is a bit steep. But if you take care of it, perhaps you'll think its a worthy investment.