What is the advantage of using this vs. a smartphone and a dictionary app?
877021
I agree with both answers before mine. Very easy and accurate tool, quick and easy to go from or into either language. Also easier to type on the keyboard than on a touchscreen when you are in session actively interpreting. I have WordReference on my smartphone, but I use the Casio all the time.
877022
it depends on what you are looking for, this is great if you are learning the language (CAE or proficiency level) or if you teach English as a foreign language. If you just want a good dictionary buy an app, in fact most of the dictionaries inside are available as apps. To sum up, great if you are a teacher or a translator, for the rest is a bit of an overkill. If you do not need grammars or collocation dictionaries, get an app.
877023
If you don't have a smartphone and don't want one, this is handy to have, and nobody, not even the NSA can't track it!
877024
Hi! It is an excelent tool for professional translation. It has several dictionaries and so far there is not a software that does what this tool does
877025
Depends on what you need your Spanish dictionary for. Like anything else, once you use/ extensively research dictionaries, you realize there are dictionaries and there are better dictionaries. I'm not up on the quality ofcurrent dictionary apps, but something tells me they haven't yet caught up to the quality and comprehensiveness of the Casio. A lot of professional interpreters who use dictionaries all the time use it. Down side? In my opinion consumer is paying for some fluff but I won't go into that topic because it's a long story about who the target consumer originally was. Great dictionaries in this comprehensive Casio though! Depends on what you need your Spanish dictionary for. Like anything else, once you use/ extensively research dictionaries, you realize there are dictionaries and there are better dictionaries. I'm not up on the quality ofcurrent dictionary apps, but something tells me they haven't yet caught up to the quality and comprehensiveness of the Casio. A lot of professional interpreters who use dictionaries all the time use it. Down side? In my opinion consumer is paying for some fluff but I won't go into that topic because it's a long story about who the target consumer originally was. Great... » Read More Depends on what you need your Spanish dictionary for. Like anything else, once you use/ extensively research dictionaries, you realize there are dictionaries and there are better dictionaries. I'm not up on the quality ofcurrent dictionary apps, but something tells me they haven't yet caught up to the quality and comprehensiveness of the Casio. A lot of professional interpreters who use dictionaries all the time use it. Down side? In my opinion consumer is paying for some fluff but I won't go into that topic because it's a long story about who the target consumer originally was. Great dictionaries in this comprehensive Casio though! « Show Less
877026
If with your smartphone, you can quickly write the term and and get the definition, and switch from Eng/Spa and Eng/Eng with just a clic, and be ready for the next word, then there is no advantage with respect to speed. You can also get the pronunciation audio without delay. This electronic gadget is for interpreting professionals that need to find words rather rapidly.
877027
There is a huge speed difference. I am about to graduate with a bachelor degree in Spanish and just finished my first semester studying Spanish in Costa Rica. ALL of my classmates use their smartphones (I also have one), In class, I use an electronic dictionary and was ALWAYS the first to find a word. My classmates were constantly amazed at how fast it was. I'll bet several of them have bought one since. I've been using a less expensive model but am looking at this model to use for my next semester (mainly because I want a backlit screen).
877028
You enter a word and you can translate, know the meaning, pronunciation, common expressions, thesaurus just press a button, you don't need differents app or re-write the word and it doesn't need connection just batteries.
1801286
It has a nice bright screen to show you your daily steps, so is fine without a phone. You can only see the days step total though, not yesterdays. That's where a phone app would be helpful.
1421267
Memory is only 200RAM, so it's laggy sometimes. Compared with today's entry level smartphones, it may not a good choice. Screen is small, and it's not sharp when you look at it. Even though it was quite well built, it's not that "smart" now. I only installed few apps, then it ran out of the internal storage really fast.
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I would still buy the Nook HD+, the screen is better, the operating system isn't as locked down (IE I can install regular android on it and use it as a normal tablet, it had a microsd slot and even the native ebook software is superior. I use mine with the free Calibre on the computer (which can convert any ebook file to any other ebook file and am able to read books from anywhere. If you aren't just using it as an ebook and are unwilling to learn to put a normal operating system on it I would probably look at another tablet as an option. I will say this has far better specs ( screen /processor/memory) at a lower price than any almost comparable tablets!
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I don't know what the others are talking about. If you can get Twitter you can connect to the internet. I don't have it turned on as my 10 year old grandson doesn't need the internet on his phone. But it has the capability. Yes the keys are small but so far we have no issues on the phone. I would use it myself if I wanted a simple phone with many capabilities
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Wouldn't the word dictionary work? There's a number of additional software packages out there, but generally they don't offer anything really special in content. They usually only add an interface.Bottom line, have you tried pocket Word on this device yet? If you preview it at a retailer, you can generally test out the apps. Word has a dictionary integrated, though I'm not positive if it is slimmed down for this PDA pocket version.
2126474
It has built in speech to text for text messaging, web searches, email, onenote (for taking notes/dictation), etc. No need for even an app. Probably there are also apps for it but not sure.
1497245
I had mine for 5 years now. No problem at all. But of course I am not a heavy user. . Nevertheless, the sharp electronic dictionary together with the kindle, increases my enjoyment and the frequency of my reading. Love them both!
1888081
If you plan on using it while on the go, it would be better than using a laptop! I think it would be a good idea, better than squinting at a computer screen all day.
441902
With 2.0 you can side-load android apps like the Kindle app.. also has good, free/cheap ebook readers you can download from App World
1279350
Yes, it does, and it's easier to read. Also, it does more in that you can get a live video feed from the camera to your phone.
2169275
Yes. The app just has a few more features, like making the food, and a translator. You do NOT need the app.
14236
I am with you. I have been looking for something smaller than a notebook to travel with that can email, keep track of daily activities, convert currency, show pictures and view ebooks. I don't want a phone because the monthly costs are outrages for the amount I use a cell and most places don't cover europe. If anyone hears of a good all round device I would love to hear about it.
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Android tablet app is free. Phone is $12.99. Both work fine for me but you'll want to be connected to a wifi network or on at least a 4G network. 3G performance generally is choppy at best.
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Travis, Yes, you can. However, I think a tablet is better for taking notes and studying. The Barnes and Noble Android app also allows highlighting and taking notes and it's easier if you plan on doing a lot of studying. I have used my Nook to read study material as it's easier to carry around than a tablet, but for highlighting and note taking, it's not as efficient. It's more suited to the occasional note taking than for serious note taking during study.
543292
Yes, but if you plan to spend any time on the net, spend the extra $ buy a smart phone. In an emergency, you can check email, Fb & the like, but it is more trouble than it's worth. As a phone with a decent little camera at a cheap price, it's worth it.
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You can use this device with both, but I returned it...I did not like it...it was clumsy, heavy, not easy to use. I do think there are better options out there.