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Franklin Spanish/English Dictionary, downloadable content capability
Batteries: 2AAA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Franklin Electronics
EAN: 0084793995651
Feature(s): Franklin Spanish/English Dictionary with downloadable content capabilityInstant translation of over 2,000 travelers' phrasesGrammar guide, advanced conjugations, and correction of phonetic spelling,Seven games to reinforce learning and TOEFL Test Word ListBuilt-in organizer with world clock and currency converter
Autographed: False
Memorabilia: False
Item Dimensions: Height 4"Width 1"Length 5"Weight 9999 lbs.
Label: Franklin Electronics
List Price: $69.95
Manufacturer: Franklin Electronics
Model: DBE-1470
MPN: DBE-1470
Package Dimensions:
Height: 2"
Width: 6.7"
Length: 2"
Weight: 0.45 lbs.
Product Group: CE
Publisher: Franklin Electronics
Studio: Franklin Electronics
UPC: 084793995651
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
Franklin Merriam-Webster Spanish-English Dictionary DBE-1470 - Conjugations of English and Spanish verbs in all tenses Translations provided e.g. I learn -> yo aprendo Plurals and feminine forms of words included Features all essential information on Spanish Grammar Rules Helps you construct sentences Save difficult words in My Word List and use them in games to reinforce learning Improve your spelling and vocabulary by playing Spelling Bee and Flashcards in Spanish 7 Games included for study or play TOEFL Test Word List helps you study for the test Crossword Puzzle Solver to determine missing puzzle letters Auto-shutoff Protective lid included Built in ROLODEX Organizer with telephone book and world clock Calculator and Metric/Currency Converter for quick math Use your book card slot to access a library of additional Franklin titles Battery Type - 2 x AAA Size 3.4 x 4.4 x 0.87 in / Weight 3.5 oz AC Adapter Jack - No
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.5
Rating - 3 Date: 2008-11-30
Content: DBE-1470u
Be careful buying this product!! I recently ordered the DBE-1470u (pictured) specifically because of the arrangement of the 4 scroll buttons at the bottom of the keypad. What I received was the DBE-1470 with two scroll buttons on the bottom of the keypad and two on the left side near the top of the device. I am returning that device now. I had the same experience several years ago when I ordered a 1470u but received a 1470, but I have used that DBE-1470 since. I still want to replace my 1470 with a 1470u, but I cannot find the 1470u anywhere. My complaint may sound trivial, but you will understand after you have used the 1470 for several years.
Summary: Franklin DBE-1470u
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-10-22
Content: Love it. I use it all the time; I zoom through course material that would normally take twice as long; I almost never need to check a paper dictionary.
If you have to do a lot of reading, and are still trying to build vocab, this is for you.
-1 star: I thought I would get a lot out of the other features but I never use them.
Summary: great
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-08-15
Content: I'd recommend this product to anyone learning Spanish or English. I bought this dictionary a few years ago because it was pretty cheap, small and lightweight. It served me well until I spilled water on it one day last year, and the screen stopped functioning. I still thought it was a very good product, though, and didn't want to risk my money on something different, so I bought a second one.
It's excellent for looking up vocabulary quickly, whether you're listening to a professor in class or you're reading and pressed for time, however, it lacks some words a bigger dictionary would have and doesn't include any common idioms. It's also really frustrating to scroll through the long verb conjugation list, so I'd recommend buying a regular book like 500 Spanish Verbs if that's what you want.
Summary: Excellent for quick word definitions
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-08-12
Content: This handy little English/Spanish electronic dictionary was invaluable during my two week Spanish Immersion School in Costa Rica. I lived with a local family who didn't speak English and I hardly spoke Spanish. This helped us both bridge the gap. Even the children in the family would use it to find a word I could understand.
In classes, it was a quick way to find a word I needed and it gave me all the variances of that word. I was the envy of my class.
I used a lot of the extra features as well - converters, calculator, clock, games, and others.
I do wish that the screen was not so dark. It's really hard to see unless the lighting is fairly bright. I also wish that it had more words in it, both in English and Spanish. Sometimes I just couldn't find a word they were using in class and it was frustrating.
I ended up leaving this with my host family and now I need to order another.
Summary: Loved this at Spanish Immersion School - mostly
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-07-24
Content: I purchased this tool after reading all of the other favorable reviews, but did so IN SPITE OF the fact that it had expensive and difficult-to-get (especially in Latin America) hearing aid batteries.
The unit just came today - and to my VERY pleasant surprise, it now uses AAA batteries! Changes like this show that the manufacturer is listening.
Good job, Franklin!
Summary: Now has AA batteries instead of hard-to-get CR-series
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