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ECTACO Partner EF900 Deluxe - English <-> French Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio PhraseBook with Handheld Scanner

Unsurpassed Translation

With a massive 495,000 entry English <-> French Translating Dictionary, an easy to use bilingual translating Picture Dictionary, a complete English explanatory dictionary and Full Text Translation, the remarkable new EF900 Deluxe contains everything you need for superior translation and accurate communication. Exclusive User Dictionaries allow you to store your own personalized lists of frequently used words and a history function remembers your most recent translations to provide instant access to the information you need to understand and be understood.

Scan and Read Translation

Using the included Ectaco/C-pen Handheld Scanner you can now translate things you never dreamed possible as easy as grabbing an entire text wherever you find it. Simply scan text from any surface - a book, newspaper, doctor’s prescriptions or a poster on the wall - upload it and get an instant translation. Using the latest Full Text Translation modules the EF900 Deluxe translates complete texts easily and accurately! In addition, with the help of the included mini-USB to USB adapter and ECTACO software (sold separately) you can use the Ectaco/C-Pen to import image data to your desktop or laptop PC as well.

Advanced Speech Capabilities

Delivering flawless voiced output of all the words in its enormous database with True Voice human pronunciation, the EF900 offers a unique chance to improve your pronunciation by hearing how a native speaker says a word or phrase. The world’s most advanced English and French Speech Recognition modules let you speak into the device in your own language and get an instant, hands-free translation that can be spoken out loud in the target language.

Dependable Audio PhraseBook

A fully functional talking, translating Audio PhraseBook provides you with all the words and phrases you need to communicate in almost any situation. Divided into 15 easy to navigate topic areas, it includes 14,000 phrases so that there's nothing you won’t be able to say. Simply select a category, press the 'Say' button and the translator speaks the phrase fluently in the language of your choice.

Successful Language Study

With the patented Language Teacher system that comes pre-loaded on the EF900 you are well on your way to complete control of a new language within minutes. One of the most effective methods ever designed for language study, it employs the advanced True Voice and Speech Recognition modules and step-by-step lessons to guide you comfortably from beginner to advanced speaker. With a full set of enjoyable games and exams, you improve your language skills naturally and intuitively. The inclusion of the unique U-Learn™ Car Tutor lets you study hands-free and eyes-free to make use of every spare moment to improve your language skills. In addition, with the unique Word-of-the-day utility, a Memorize splash screen appears when starting an application to show you a useful word or phrase, a translation and a corresponding picture. It's an excellent way to improve your vocabulary and master a foreign language!

Loaded With Extras

The EF900 offers the most sought-after extras to make every trip you take more enjoyable. The included jetBook Reader lets you read and translate your favorite e-Books. A handy Voice Recorder lets you record conversations and audio notes and the built-in Video Player supports .avi, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg and .png audio, video, and image formats so you can access your favorite media files anytime, anywhere. In addition the EF900 also includes an FM radio to help keep you up to date on the latest news while a World Time clock, Metric Conversion, and a Calculator keep you organized to save you time and money.

Complete Support

Easy to navigate and astonishingly responsive, the customizable and intuitive Windows CE powered interface offers instant access to the information you need quickly, easily and dependably. A Smart Virtual Keyboard with Audio interface and layout for both languages complete the built-in support that makes the EF900 Deluxe different from all the rest.

Features

• Large 3.5” color LCD screen
• 495,000 entry English <-> French bilingual translating Dictionary
• Ectaco/C-Pen Handheld Scanner for instant translation of text from any surface
• 70,000 English explanations with the WordNet Princeton English Dictionary
• Unique User’s Dictionary lets you create personalized word lists
• Advanced English and French Speech Recognition
• True Voice human pronunciation of English and French words and phrases
• Pre-recorded words list provides access to spoken dictionary entries
• Talking Picture Dictionary with pronunciation for all words
• 14,000 entry Audio PhraseBook for commonly encountered situations
• Patented Language Teacher system with hands-free, eyes-free U-Learn™ Car Tutor
• Unbeatable Word-of-the-day vocabulary builder
• Full Text Translation functionality
• Spell-Check, History and Slang Lock options
• Smart Virtual Keyboard with Audio interface
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker and English Morphofinder™ to help find the words you need
• Customizable bilingual interface
• English Grammar, Irregular Verbs, Idioms, and SAT 200/5000 vocabulary builders
• Linguistic Crossword, Pockets, Spell-It-Right, FlashCards, Hangman games and a Translation Test
• Customizable translating jetBook Reader with FB2, TXT and XML file support
• Video Player with .avi, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .ogg, .jpg, and .png. support; Voice Recorder; FM Radio

Plus much more…

Headphones with mic, Usb cable, Bonus CD, Rechargeable battery and Pouch are included in the standard package.