Category:	Talking bilingual dictionary expandable to include over 50 language combinations
Language pair:	English <-> French; French <-> English; English <-> English
Speech:	English and French for the Dictionary; English and French for the PhraseBook
Number of words:	490,000
Size:	6.6 x 3.9 x 0.9 in
Weight:	11 oz
Battery Type:	Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V, 1400mAh), included

Speech Recognition Enabled!

The ECTACO EF850 is the newest generation talking handheld translation device from the remarkable Partner line.

You have never seen anything like it before! Imagine a translator that not only helps facilitate communication with others but also translates anything you want from any surface. It even teaches you the language too!

Need a fast translation you can't find anywhere else? With the included Ectaco/C-pen Handheld Scanner you can now grab entire texts from wherever you find them - in a book or newspaper, on a prescription, even from a poster on the subway wall - scan it, instantly upload it and get a translation into your chosen language immediately! Using the latest Full Text Translation modules you will now be able to translate even longer 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 any desktop or laptop PC for further recognition.

If that weren't enough, you have access to a complete dictionary filled with 490,000 words you can look up instantly if you're having trouble. And don't forget that there's also a section containing thousands of pre-recorded phrases that can be spoken aloud using fluent native-speaker voice narration.

Opening a book and studying words for hours on end sometimes just won't cut it. But with a little help and a push in the right direction, learning an entire language can be accomplished in no time! The Language Teacher gradually builds up your vocabulary and pronunciation through lessons and quizzes you can take at your own pace. It even shows the percentage of how many lessons you have completed and how well you're doing!

It's like having your own personal private tutor; the Language Teacher section speaks to you using fluent native-language voice narration giving you step by step instructions, quizzes, and pronunciation help so you can start speaking correctly in no time at all! Combining words, pictures, and lessons, you talk into the translator and it tells you if you're pronouncing the words or phrases correctly and then actually shows you how to say them, so you'll learn through speaking and listening at the same time.

With 14,000 phrases, there's nothing you can't say! Just select a category, press the ‘Say' button and the translator will recognize your phrase and give you a full translation which can then be pronounced fluently in that language.

Highlights:

• Advanced speech recognition modules understand what you say and let you test your pronunciation by comparing your speech with that of the device. If the Partner understands you then so too will everyone else.
• Instant data entry from any surface using the Ectaco/C-Pen Handheld Scanner
• Coherent full-text translation and instant reverse translation that can be spoken aloud
• Unique combination of authentic native-speaker voice narration in the PhraseBook and state-of-the-art TTS (text-to-speech) voice synthesis in the Dictionary.
• Fully expandable vocabulary that includes 490,000 words pre-loaded on the device in the general and specialized dictionaries - the most extensive vocabulary database ever assembled! More than 50 additional language combinations are also available as ECTACO MMC Cards which can supplement the device!
• Audio PhraseBook designed with the frequent traveler in mind delivers authentic human voice output in both languages for over 14,000 pre-recorded phrases for commonly encountered situations. The included "You May Hear" section displays the different answers you might receive in response to your speech.
• Advanced iHELP utility gives you instant access to frequently-used and emergency phrases which can be spoken by the device on a simple voice-activated command.
• Color display with adjustable color schemes, customizable elements, color-coded parts of speech, usage examples and more
• Sophisticated Machine Translation system with unlimited pronunciation of translated text in both languages. Type any text you want and it will translate and speak the translation out loud using its built-in TTS (text-to-speech) processor.

Dictionaries:

• WordNet Princeton edition dictionary of contemporary English with over 70,000 headwords and detailed explanations
• 490,000entries in both general and specialized dictionaries including Business, Finance, Legal, Medical, Oil, Telecommunication and Computers that offers comprehensive usage examples and intelligible synthesized voice output of words in both languages
• Advanced word recognition and Morphofinder
• Custom "Add new word" function allows you to create your own personal vocabulary databases and incorporate them into the existing dictionaries
• Slang lock: function allowing you to eliminate slang from your dictionaries
• Responsive look-up function helps you easily navigate the extensive linguistic resources
• Interchangeable MMC/SD cards allow you to easily add languages and linguistic content from ECTACO, Inc.

Language-learning:

• Language Teacher program acts as your own personal language tutor to help you learn more effectively and improve your skills
• English idioms and irregular verbs included
• Flash Cards, Pockets, Spell It, and Translation Test linguistic games help you to learn at your own pace, expand your vocabulary and improve your spelling
• WordNet Princeton edition dictionary of contemporary English with over 70,000 headwords and detailed explanations
• 490,000 words in general and specialized dictionaries, featuring synthesized voice for both languages as well as comprehensive examples for use in real-life situations
• Essential phonetic transcription for those learning to speak and write English correctly
• Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• 7,000 entries for each language in the Talking Audio Travel PhraseBook with authentic human voice narration helps you to communicate effectively in a variety of standard everyday situations and activities
• Four fantastic language-learning games within the Flashcards section help you improve your vocabulary while you play!

And more…

• Bilingual interface (for selected models)
• Voice recorder
• Media Player to aid you in study and at play offers the ability to listen to the thousands of Audio Books that are available in format.
• Metric conversions and size equivalents
• Calendar and Tasks
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• And More…

This device is powered by AC/DC adapter, rechargeable battery, USB cable, headset with mic, pouch and bonus CD (all included in the standard package)

PLEASE NOTE: A New version has been released. Have a look at the ECTACO Partner EF900 Deluxe - English <-> French Talking Electronic Dictionary and Audio PhraseBook with Handheld Scanner

Click here to learn about devices featuring multiple languages

French handheld dictionaries
French translation software

English handheld dictionaries
English translation software