Franklin MWD-1450 Merriam-Web Dictionary Thesaurus, downloadable content capability

Editorial Review:

MODEL- MWD-1450 FEATURES- Merriam-Websterandreg; Dictionary and Thesaurus Powerful, hand-held electronic dictionary and thesaurus with a 5-line display. Includes 100,000 words, 300,000 definitions, 500,000 thesaurus entries, SAT word list, Learning Exercises!, and so much more. Find words instantly. View not only definitions, but also synonyms, antonyms, related words and words easily confused. Browse the SAT word list. Create your own study list of words. Highlight a word in a definition and instantly find its meaning. Solve crossword puzzles. Learn a new word each time you turn the unit on. Find a word even when you misspell it. Improve your spelling and vocabulary using Franklins Learning Exercises!. Play nine fun filled games. * Includes: - 5-line, 40 x 159 continuous pixel display - Adjustable contrast - Adjustable font size - Automatic shutoff - Quick reference lid instructions - One BOOKMANandreg; II card slot - 2 CR2032 lithium batteries * Provides instant access to: - 100,000 words

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

Nice for the price:

I read some of the other reviews and one must consider the price of an item. This item may not be th greatest, but it is inexpensive. In my experience with this item, it is a worthwhile small investment. I have had mine for a couple years and use it regularly. I am considering getting a model that has more info and options on it. Overall this is a good model. Take care.

Not as good as the MWD-1470.:

This product is not as good as the MWD-1470 (which i also reviewed) for one reason:
The touch screen.
You touch it, get fingerprints all over it, try to clean it, push all the touch buttons, mess it up.
Get the MWD-1470.
Last Word:
This is a "B."

Okay.:

The display is kinda lousy. But it really comes in handy at times but if you have trouble reading the display, then save your money and purchase a Palm PDA or Sony PDA with maybe a backlight function. I use both this device and my Palm Zire 21 for reading and reference. So, I prefer to use the Palm Zire 21 with the eReader Pro application installed with a reference title but the dictionaries on eReader.com aren't as easy to read because the font is too small. So, get this device if you just need an... more info

very disappointing:

there are many bad points about this electronic dictionary.
a) the thesaurus is terrible. when you search a word, it only gives you about 4 or 5 synonyms.
b) the dictionary is also very poor. the definitions are not very easy to understand, sometimes it gives a rather stupid answer. for example, lets say you didn't know what the word 'indignation' meant. you type in the word, and the definition will say something like 'to be indignant'. hiw are you meant to learn anyting from that??
at one... more info

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