This new portable device includes an extensive vocabulary of over 500,000 words and 14,000 phrases featuring both the English and Greek voice output. The device has a hi-res color display and comes equipped with the handheld scanner which allows scanning any word in English to have it converted into Greek and back. The new Partner EG900 Deluxe includes our interactive Language Teacher system which employs one of the most effective methods ever designed for language study based on visual and hearing perception of words, phrases and dialogues. With the help of our advanced True Voice and Speech Recognition modules and step-by-step lessons it will guide you comfortably from beginner to advanced speaker level.

This new EC500 model has an easy to read LCD display and a user-friendly interface which allow browsing through the menu quickly and effectively. The device includes a comprehensive dictionary and phrasebook databases providing synthesized voice output of all English and Chinese entries. Also included are various useful features such as a Look-up function and a Word Recognition utility plus the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker to ensure accuracy.

New York - Ectaco will ship one of the lowest priced e-readers to date at $149 later this month.

Called the jetBook-Lite it allows users to download books from the Barnes & Noble Web site and operates on four AA batteries, as well as rechargeable batteries - both new features for the Ectaco lineup.