Here, read about ECTACO handhelds and LingvoSoft software as seen by customers, users and independent third-party reviewers. It is our mission to promote and facilitate understanding throughout the world, and we strive to be transparent in how our products resonate with the global community of people learning languages, going new places, and building international businesses.

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Testimonials

Ectaco EA900 English-Arabic
I am a blind person, I just moved from Iraq to Canada. I heard about Ectaco EA900 Talking Dictionary and Language Teacher on the radio, and I am in dire need to learn English to be able to communicate with people. Therefore, I ordered the EA900 and I began using it from the minute I received it. I could not believe the quality of the voice, real human voice, the first in electronic devices with this feature. I was able to use it by myself; I could hear out loud the sound of the letters when I press the keys. The talking dictionary that pronounced the words clearly is helping me to learn the words and know the translation. The audio Phrasebook is amazing, I can say the phrases in Arabic and it will search the translation and say it aloud in English, which will help me to communicate the people wherever I go. In addition, the language teacher, teach you the language step by step and teach you how to pronounce correctly, I can learn anywhere and whenever I want the English language. Over all, this product so far was the first in electronic devises that I was able to use and benefit from as a blind person and I recommended it to my friends who are also visually impaired.

Ectaco Jetbook
ECTACO to set a new price limit with its new jetBook Lite. The idea behind this new product was to minimize the production costs and, therefore, the price of the jetBook without risking its quality and functionality. The new line is modeled after the previous one with a ground exception: instead of Li-ion Polymer rechargeable battery it is powered by ordinary AA batteries. All other features of the jetBook are claimed to be preserved.

Ectaco Jetbook
The Frankfurt Book Fair witnessed the unveiling of Ectaco's second eBook reader. Christened jetBook Lite, the new eBook reader will soon hit stores in the United States and will sell for a price of just under $150. What we like about the jetBook Lite is that it exactly knows what we want. Built to support a range of language options, be it English, German, Spanish, Russian, or Polish, the jetBook Lite is most likely to arrive at Barnes & Noble.

Ectaco P900
I would like to inform you that I got My new Ectaco Language Translator P900, wich is already 4th generation purchasing from your Company during last 10-15 years. Thank you very much for your excellent product and very dynamic system of delivery. Best wishes

Ectaco Jetbook
I purchased one over the weekend and tested mobi and epub. No problems. I like the TFT screen better than the e-ink Sony and Kindle because it doesn't do that weird blinking. This is number one reason I purchased this. Please do not do use e-ink in the future, stick with increasing the resolution... Just let people know that this screen switches screens faster, works like a real computer screen (which is what most of us use already), and was developed for this specific purpose.
Also you are not forced to use proprietary software and this one uses a REAL file system with folders. Last, I can use the bottom buttons to switch easier because I have carpal tunnel problems and I can use my left hand. The screen rotation is also pretty neat. Thanks for a great product! People are ready for a electronic reader at this price. Ectaco's SpeechGuard MD-5 and PD-5
I am writing you to express our great happiness with the translation products made by Ectaco. To put it quite simply, they are magnificent! Your MD-5 health/fire product is so easy to operate and so incredibly clear to understand that it shaves tremendous time off of emergency runs involving Spanish speaking individuals in need of care. Besides letting EMS easily walk through their evaluation procedures, the fire related translations can save lives by letting fire crews be able to communicate well enough to aid in their locating people inside.

Ectaco jetBook Universal Portable Reading Device Review
Great size, very portable; extremely easy to operate; large screen with lots of viewing options; multiple language support; pre-loaded with a diverse virtual library of classics and information; easy to download even more reading material from several free eBook sites.

Ectaco Jetbook
I just bought a Jetbook and I'm very happy with it. The screen is a bit small but it's great to read PDFs, especially with the zoom function. I love my jetBook. - no eye strain at all. And I have already used the landscape feature twice. (who would have guessed). Thanks for making such a great eReader.

ECTACO Partner ER850
I purchased the ER850 for my trip to Ukraine, and wanted to let you know how happy I was with this product. It worked so good I did not need to hire a translator during my visit I was able to communicate with my lady friend very easily, it?s very user friendly what a great product.

Ectaco Jetbook
In 5 minutes I was more impressed with the jetBook than the sony ebook reader. I could not take Sony's "flash" on page turns. The buttons were hard to press and too tiny. E-publishing is the new frontier! Get the jetBook into as many electronics stores as you can. It beats Sony hands-down.

iTRAVL NTL-13AS
I've just received a parcel containing both devices ordered only a week ago! I'm very happy it could have been done so fast and I want to thank you warmly for your professionalism. All is working correctly and I'm satisfied with your products. Looking forward to placing some new order by the Ectaco company, thank you again! Ectaco Jetbook
Earlier this month my husband and I went on our first cruise. In my effort to pack lightly I only took one tech gadget with me and of course that was an e-book reader. I wanted something small, light, but with enough screen space. I decided to take me latest acquisition the Jetbook. ECTACO iTRAVL Deluxe
The ECTACO iTRAVL Deluxe is the world's most sophisticated and elegant multilingual travel, translation, and language learning handheld ever made. A unique combination of the most advanced solutions for international communication ever invented, iTRAVL is designed to help you succeed anywhere you go. Whether you are at the airport, dealing with foreign partners, or visiting a doctor or restaurant, iTRAVL lets you get more from every trip you take by providing the tools you need for perfect understanding and effective communication. ECTACO Partner ER800
Thank you so much! I've got it this morning.it is always a pleasure to deal with a such reliable company as ECTACO. Have a great day!
ECTACO Partner ER850
Hello again! Just would like to let you know that the product has already delieved here on Thursday! How quick! im VERY surprised and excited !!! i started to use this brilliant dictionary (actually, MUCH more brilliant than i expected!) still, i didn't use all functions as there're so many! Well, so i'd really like to thank you for kind and quick service etc! If something will happen in future, i will ask you, is it ok?

ECTACO Partner EP850
I must say I am pleased that I purchased the P850, it is a great little machine, it has all criteria, it looks good, feels good , easy to use, and comfortable to eye, above all quality and useful software.

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ECTACO iTRAVL Alpine-2R English <-> Russian Talking 2-way Language Communicator and Electronic Dictionary
No question, just a comment. This item is absolutely invaluable. I just returned from ten days in Russia and am sure I would not have had the great time I did without this translator. Thanks so much.

ECTACO jetBook e-Book Reader
We have received JetBook today and just finished downloading Andresen's fairytales from the site you gave us. Seem we set with the reading for the kids till graduation:)

ECTACO jetBook e-Book Reader
Hello, guys! Thanks for your JetBook. I bought it 2 weeks ago and constantly reading on my daily ride from NJ to Manhattan and while waiting kids from their tennis class. I probably read more books with JetBook in these 2 weeks than in the past 2 years. Thanks to Ann Smith for teaching me where to get free content. Good lack with your new projects.
PS: I tried morning downloads from news sites. Works perfect.
ECTACO Partner ER800
Just a quick note to let you know how helpful the ER 800 was on my recent trip. I travelled to the Ukraine twice and all over Russia. Even though I'm a very experienced traveler I have no idea what I would have done without it, especially in Siberia. Thanks again for all your efforts to provide me with a working model in a very short time.
I've recommended that my company purchase units for all employees going to foreign countries. Hopefully you'll be hearing from Twin Disc, Inc.

Gear: Ectaco iTRAVL NTL-9C
Golf travelers planning a trip somewhere more exotic than the British Isles - say Spain or China - might want to consider packing the NTL-9C. It's effectively a personal, go-everywhere translator - minus the per diem and tips. The base NTL-9C communicates in nine languages - it can be upgraded to 50 languages - and can translate 14,000 phrases.

Translation needed? Try the Ectaco iTRAVL TL-6
Whether one can imagine a situation in which it might be worth $600 depends on your love of gadgetry. The new Ectaco iTRAVL TL-6 is a "talking dictionary" - a thin hand-held computer with a speaker that can translate eight languages. Its most fun feature is the wand--you run it over any text and see the words repeated on the screen. Press "OK." ?Bien! The translation appears on-screen or via a robotic voice.

Tell me what you want for christmas
You'll be lost in translation no longer with ECTACO's iTRAVL NTL-13AS Talking 2-way Multilingual Language Communicator and Electronic Dictionary. This hand-held device translates from English to 13 languages including Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Hindi and back.

Real-Life Babelfish Translates Instantly Between English and 9 Other Languages
Many readers of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who have traveled to foreign lands have probably wished they had a babelfish installed in their ears for translating speech into and out of their native tongue instantaneously. Ectaco's Windows CE-powered iTravl NTL-9C is the closest thing to that fictional device I've heard about so far.

ECTACO iTRAVL NTL-9C Talking 2-way Multilingual Language Communicator
It's a shame but a fact that most Americans only speak one language. However, Ectaco can help you get your point across in any of nine languages. The company just announced the release of their new two-way linguistic communication system called iTRAVL NTL-9C, a hands-free/eyes-free speech recognition device with a travel guide for 50 major destinations on five continents.

ECTACO iTRAVL Multilingual Language Communicator
While some people would say that the iTravl is what I use to write my posts*, I don't really know how well it translates between English and the eight languages it supports using its look-Ma-no-hands speech recognition system. Jump for more details and see my nipples explode with delight!

ECTACO iTRAVL NTL-9C Talking 2-way Multilingual Language Communicator
The Ectaco iTravl Language Communicator is a two-way, nine-language communication system. It lets you say any of 63,000 phrases into it, translating them aloud into the language of your choice.

ECTACO iTRAVL Multilingual Language Communicator

Ectaco's Partner Multilingual Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio Phrasebook
The big brother of electronic translators is Ectaco's Partner (Model E15C800) Multilingual Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio Phrasebook. It speaks 15 languages, including Estonian and Latvian. Adapter cards help you add others, such as Tagalog or Vietnamese. It weighs 11 ounces, comes with a carrying case and is about the size of a slim paperback novel. Contains a world clock, calculator, currency converter and alarms.

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ECTACO Partner ER800
The product i ordered was everything i wanted in a dictionary for my trip to the Ukraine this fall. it is easy to see the screen and to use all areas of the Partner ER800 dictionary. it is fast and easy to translate from russian to english and quick to change from english to russian also. the text to text translator along with the text to speech feature works very nice for my needs and is fast enough to keep the conversation from becoming stagnant on a date. i also like the other features it has too. i have tried other E-translators and have had some troubles that sometimes can be embarrassing. this one will make me feel i can speak the language with a lady that speaks only russian, and give us the chance to be alone and still have communication without a human translator with us.

ECTACO Partner EC800
Just can't believe it my replacement EC800 arrived abut 1100 hrs this morning, that's less than 24 hrs. Wow!!!
I just now opened, inserted battery, touched the on button, touched the menu screen, touched the clock icon and there in all its glory is the world. It is now mine to explore with this great looking device as my personal translator.

ECTACO Partner ER800
The ER800 is a wonderful tool. If you know little or no Russian, the PhraseBook is a great help in communicating basic information....The talking dictionary is very large too. It covers most any word you need. The talking feature means you can correctly pronounce a word, even if you can not read Russian text. Enjoy using the ER800 to enrich your communications with your beloved!

ECTACO Partner EW800
Once it hears a phrase it understands, the EW800 translates it and then reads the translation out loud in the chosen language.

ECTACO SpeechGuard English <-> Finnish TL-2Fn Ultimate Travel Phrasebook and Dictionary
While most Finns in the big towns speak English, I found the phrasebook really helpful when travelling to some of the smaller ski resorts?and the dictionary was great for figuring out signs. Probably the most impressive was how easy it was to use?and all the extra features were handy too.

ECTACO Partner ER800
Many thanks for the fine products made by your company! Every new release lifts your product to higher and higher technical and aesthetic levels. My new partner ER800 seems so "alive" that it is almost possible to hold a conversation with it! It is certainly more than simply a high-tech gadget. First of all, it is my friend - a friend that is always present and available, so unlike the experience of our everyday lives. I have never studied English before and you have helped me to solve this problem in as short a time as possible. Many thanks to you, my real friends - so needed and appreciated!

ECTACO PD Talk Dictionary
I was looking around for a new phone that had Chinese features when I came across this Smartphone. Not only did it have everything I wanted but also a whole lot more and it wasn't any more expensive than the regular phone I was considering but with a lot more features. A rare find!

ECTACO Audio PhraseBook B-3 English <-> Ukrainian PB-Ua B-3
Wow! I was a bit afraid that I wouldn't be able to manage all the stuff this translator came with but it made my trip [to Germany] super simple and lots of fun too! I just bought the Spanish-Russian phrasebook Memory card for my next trip and can't wait to put it in! Thanks for making my trip so great!

ECTACO Partner X8
I am Tatyana Levina and purchased a Partner X8 about one year ago. I called your office in Chicago and spoke with Sergey Ulyenko. I am sorry but I probably miss-spelled his name. At any rate he was very pleasant, kind, helpful and patient with this elderly person. He made me feel very well taking care off and was very polite. He also helped fixed my Partner X8 especially when we had to speak Russian. So often we get mail of a derogatory nature that I wanted to send you a letter of appreciation.

ECTACO SpeechGuard
The SpeechGuard, developed by ECTACO Inc. of Long Island City, N.Y., is a handheld electronic translator. Each of the machines can handle more than 20 languages. In Iraq and Afghanistan, such devices are translating U.S. soldiers? words into Arabic, Dari and Pashto. A soldier simply speaks into the unit, and it repeats what it has heard in the language of choice.

ECTACO Travel SpeechGuard TL-2m5
Hi, Just purchased a TL-2M5 from your factory website online. Thank you for an absolutely amazing product!!! Alarm works great - loud enough to knock you out of bed and I love the snooze options... The large font option is a must... Fantastic product!

ECTACO Travel SpeechGuard TL-2I English <-> Italian
A truly wonderful and speedy device, a great English/Italian dictionary! I recommend it.

ECTACO Partner EW800
AT A RESTAURANT The Ectaco's phrase book and dictionary for Food/Drinks are extensive?and easy to navigate, once you get the hang of the touch screen?but its speech-recognition function could get you into some trouble at the local pub: when we told the microphone in English, "I think I'm a little drunk," the German for "I'll have a gin and tonic" popped up. The Ectaco did pass our arugula test. AT A SHOP With tons of useful phrases pertaining to everything from shoes and souvenirs to electronics and jewelry, the Ectaco scored high in this category. At the toy store, you can even ask: "Do you have any dolls that walk and talk?" AT A HOTEL We loved the Complaints subcategory (one of seven)?with entries ranging from "It smells bad in my room" to "The sink is clogged," you'll know exactly how to whine when the situation demands it. Service requests are also extensive, including "Is there a socket in my room for my electric shaver?" and "Would you please be careful with these blouses?" IN AN EMERGENCY It's hard to imagine having the composure or ability to navigate with the Ectaco's touch-pen setup in a real emergency, but those with chronic medical conditions can plan ahead using the many phrases grouped under Health/Drugstore. OVERALL More than a quick translating fix, this device is built for language learning. The downside of toting such a sophisticated mini-computer-like device is the learning curve. Read full review here

ECTACO Partner ER-X8
I just got back from a month long trip to Russia and took along the Ectaco X-8 translator. I speak a little bit of Russian but this device helped me get through the train station by myself and have in depth conversations with my fiancee and her family. It enabled me to have very personal conversations one on one. I made many new friends because of it. It is helping me learn Russian. I type in whole paragraphs and it converts it instantly. You just have to avoid slang. I highly recommend it, even though it is pricey at $400. Well worth it in my mind.

ECTACO Travel SpeechGuard TL-2ESpFr Spanish <-> English <-> French
The dictionary sounded cool from the web description, but when I got it, I didn't think it was worth the money. I recommend it, but only if you can get it on sale!

ECTACO English <-> Spanish Partner ES-X5
It is an easy, quick, English-Spanish dictionary with several useful tools and features.

Language Tutor - ECTACO English <-> Russian Partner ER-X8
I thank you, ECTACO, learning English has gotten easier. I am no longer afraid of going out, to the streets. Your translator has given me confidence.

Language Tutor - ECTACO English <-> Polish Partner EP-X8
This device definitely targets those studying English. It will do little help for those learning Polish.

ECTACO English <-> Serbian Language Teacher ESC600T
Maybe the only game in town for handheld English-Serbian dictionaries that pronounce English words!

ECTACO English <-> Croatian Language Teacher - ESC600T
It would have been cool, if the ESC600T dictionary had a keyboard for the Serbian (Cyrillic) alphabet, on top of the Roman alphabet for Croatian. Yes, there is some accommodation for special characters, but it would save users time to have both keyboards onboard.

ECTACO French <-> English <-> Russian Language Teacher - EFR630T
Aside from verbs, the EFR630T has a fairly complete vocabulary.

ECTACO French <-> English <-> Polish Language Teacher - EFP630T
I bought the EFP630T device as a gift for my French colleague. The device has a grammar section in French. There is also a section to help one prepare for the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" - questionably beneficial, but fun. It is obvious that this dictionary was designed to help francophones learn English. A great business gift idea :)

ECTACO English <-> Spanish Language Teacher - ES600T
Overall I found this very useful; the voice feature, while mechanical sounding, shows where to put stress on syllables and demonstrates the sounds produced from combining different vowels. Thanks to that I am speaking and understanding Spanish better. Also it has a huge dictionary, so the majority of the words that I look up are available. Also it has a slang option you can turn on or off if this is for your kids.

ECTACO English <-> German Language Teacher - EGm600T
I actually went to Germany and this little translator did the trick! It was great to be able to communicate with so many people with just the press of a button! It has so many features, including the actual sound of the words. If you're a traveler or even a student of German, this is something you HAVE to have!!!

ECTACO English <-> French Partner EF400T
I am in a French class in college and it was a struggle for me to keep up in class. I got this translator to help. It is small, fits on my books in class without blocking anything, and is one of the single most helpful dictionaries I have ever found. It "thinks ahead" when I am typing and presents complete words so it saves time.

ECTACO English <-> Spanish Partner ES-X5
Frankly speaking, it's simply an easy, quick, English-Spanish dictionary with several useful tools and features. I'm an attorney, and this ECTACO machine helps me be the well-rounded professional that I am.

ECTACO Travel SpeechGuard TL-2S English <-> Spanish
I highly recommend the device to those going abroad. I did a semester of school in Spain, and the SpeechGuard really helped me get through the adjustment period there.

Partner ER800 - English <-> Russian Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio PhraseBook
I met my wife over the internet. Writing emails back and forth was easy enough, but when it came to the first visit to Russia, I brought along my ER800, and it helped to make our relationship happen, Thanx! :)

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