Franklin Electronics SCG-1870 Ultimate Portable Reference Suite Speaking Dictionary (SCD-1870 + Expansion Cards) by Franklin Electronics
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Digital camera reviews of Franklin Electronics SCG-1870 Ultimate Portable Reference Suite Speaking Dictionary (SCD-1870 + Expansion Cards)
Digital camera Review: If it looks cheap, it must be ....
Summary: 1 Stars
Like other users have stated, it could use a back light, the keys are not always user friendly( sometime you press on the key nothing and sometime it's fine), it's missing words that should be in such an extensive dictionary, and it's definitely cheaply made. Not only does it look cheap, but I am finding out that it's also a poorly manufactured device! I try not to judge a book by its cover, but in this case I should have, don't make the same mistake I did. One hundred twenty-four dollars down the drain.
I don't use this product that often because I usually use the online dictionary, but when I do use it, I do use the voice feature. From my experience the voice feature drains your batteries. I have had the product for less than a month and used it on average 20 times and the voice feature is done. At first I thought it was malfunctioning, but it was the battery. IT'S a waste! And the extra stuff they give you to increase the price isn't worth it either!
If you don't need a speaking feature, DON'T waste your money on this product brand, it is NOT WORTH THE DISAPPOINTMENT.
Digital camera Review: MUY BUENO
Summary: 4 Stars
EL DICCIONARIO ES MUY BUENO Y CREO QUE LO MEJOR EN SU CLASE. SOLO CREO QUE HAY QUE MODIFICARLE EL SOSTEN DE LA CUBIERTA PORQUE SE CAE MUCHO CON EL SISTEMA ACTUAL. MAS ADELANTE SE SUGIERE QUE SE MEJORE LA PANTALLA Y SUS EFECTOS VISUALES PARA OFRECER OTRO PRODUCTO DIFERENTE PARA CLIENTES MAS EXIGENTES. GRACIASDigital camera Review: Not for people over forty
Summary: 2 Stars
While the device worked as advertised the small screen size makes playing word games difficult. The font size can be adjusted for dictonary uses but not for word games such as hangman and anagrams. This makes for difficult viewing in low light or without magnification.Digital camera Review: One of Good Dictionaries
Summary: 4 Stars
Using not long enough to give out precise review about the product. But in short time of use, I can say it is one of the goods. It's compact, has good features, small button of course, fast respond, dull voice with some words...Digital camera Review: Quite good, but don't be confused about product model
Summary: 2 Stars
This product contains all features mentioned, but there's an important fact that you should know.
This model is no different than Franklin Speaking 11th Collegiate Dictionary which is priced at $85, except that a PC Connectivity Kit worth $19.5 is thrown in, which accounts for its price of $105.
For reviews on this product, you simply have to check out Franklin Speaking 11th Collegiate Dictionary.
This model was previously known as SCD-1870, just in case you're looking for that one.
A few comments though: It is slow. It is not as convenient as I thought it would be. Obtaining and handling Mobipocket eBooks is difficult. You could make your own ebooks in this format using Mobipocket Creator, but with most ebooks already available, there is the problem of lack of table of contents. To know what I'm talking about, imagine accessing Pg.No.213 using your Page Down button starting with Pg.No.1. If you have a TOC, you can jump sections. Also, with a 2MB card supplied here, you can download about 6 ebooks at a time to the device.
I did not like the buttons, also. I have to press hard for effect.
Don't be fooled about the Encyclopedia and the American History titles thrown in. They're absolutely concise and utterly useless.
The games can be great pastime. There are about 12 of them including anagrams, letter poker, hangman, letris, word builder.....
The grammar guide is so brief you can hardly expect to learn much.
This product scores admirably on what it is supposed to be: a dictionary and a thesaurus. Otherwise, it is not much good.