Franklin Merriam-Webster ((Speaking)) Spanish-English Dictionary (BES-1850) (B00006IFTL) - Reviews and Prices

Editorial Review:

The Franklin BES1850 is America's number one selling speaking bilingual dictionary, providing instant access to 5 million translations to and from Spanish and English. Specially designed for all levels of language skill, from beginner to advanced, wtih extra attention given to the Spanish of Central and South America. Features includes 600 travelers' phrases in recorded human voice and instant phonetic spell correction. Helpful learning exercises improve spelling and vocabulary. A built-in ROLODEX Organizer with telephone book and world clock helps keep you organized. Also includes calculator and metric currency converter. You also have the option of downloading eBooks and eNews from the Internet with the seperate purchase of a PC Connectivity Kit (not included). Use book card slot to access a library of optional Franklin titles.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

Spanish Translator:

The spanish translator is convienent and a good learning tool. I thought it would translate entire sentences that I entered but it only does single words. Although it does have full explanations for using words in context which makes for extra learning of the language. The screen can be hard to see even with the back light on.

Underrealized Expectations:

This is not much more than a dictionary with a difficult to read screen. I think I expected more of a "Babblefish" type translation device where I could input a phrase I needed to speak. This device only allows single word input. The "phrases" described in the marketing refers to pre-set common phrases, and is very poorly organized with no search capabilities outside of major categories. It would be good in emergencies (such as when you go blank trying to remember a specific word), but unfortunately its too... more info

Spanish-English Dictionary:

Well the product arrived on time and seems in great condition. Works great too and is quite useful to me.

Muy bien!:

My husband and I are in Language School studying Spanish this year and we each have one of these. We use them all the time and really love them. The Franklin BES-1850 seems to have most every word we need as well as the conjugation of verbs and several other features, too. The back light for the screen could be better but for the most part that is not a big issue. I would definitely buy another one without hesitation. We've had the one Franklin for probably 5 years or so and it is still perfectly fine. My... more info

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