ECTACO XM500 Multilingual Translator

Category: Talking dictionary

Say hello to the ECTACO Partner XM500! Loaded with 126 languages, you can select and translate between each one instantly. Whether it’s Yao to Zulu or Teso to Dutch, simply select the pair and you’re on your way. Click here to see the full list of languages on the XM500. The collection includes the most diverse languages in the world for true lovers of linguistics.

Designed to let anyone understand and communicate instantly, the XM500 features all the latest programming advances. The XM500 employs sophisticated TTS (Text-To-Speech) voice synthesis to speak its entries in the most popular languages aloud so you don’t have to. Perfect for anyone just beginning to explore the world of international communication, the XM500 is loaded with the linguistic resources and extras that make all the difference when you need a reliable, portable companion to help make sense of the world in another language.

Intuitive Interface

The user-friendly English interface makes navigating through the volumes of information contained in the XM500 fast and easy. The device also features an advanced Look-up function and a Word Recognition utility plus the award-winning Vector Ultima spell-checker to ensure accuracy. An easy to read 255x160 LCD display lets you use the device for hours on end without the fatigue that comes from using other screens.

A Complete Resource

In addition to the expansive dictionary database, the device includes the SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabularies that help those preparing for tough standardized college-entry tests by building a winning vocabulary quickly and accurately. Add in a full English grammar resource and enjoyable linguistic games to improve your skills while you play and you have one of the best all-around translators ever designed.

Loaded with Extras

In addition to all the most indispensable linguistic resources, the XM500 also comes pre- loaded with loads of extras usually found in the most sophisticated business organizers. Use the World Time utility to stay on schedule no matter where you are and take charge of your finances with the built-in calculator. Currency and metric converters let you make sense of exchange rates and size differences easier than ever before.

The Partner XM500 includes:

126 languages built-in to freely translate between

English Interface

Advanced TTS speech synthesis pronounces any word in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian

English and Greek Phonetic transcription

Instant reverse translation

Largest electronic dictionary for each language

Look-up function

Advanced word recognition

Vector Ultima spell-checker for English

Slang Lock feature to exclude slang from translations

Electronic English grammar book

SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabulary builders

Linguistic games including the ever-popular and effective Hangman

USA interview utility to help prepare for citizenship exams

English World Time clock

Calculator

Currency and Metric converters

Easy to read 255*160 dot LCD screen

Instant mini-USB PC connection

SD card support

And more!