Spects on the product was not sufficient to fully describ the product. But it is a good product. It just pronounce the words in english.

I feel compelled to write my own review concerning this product, cuz I based my decision on buying this on reviews that I read about it. I think it's a wonderful tool for language lovers. I easily thumb through it more than I did my big heavy weight dictionary. The fact that it has an easy search feature that allows you to check up words you come across when trying to find the meaning of another word is really great. Sometimes you want the definition of a word, but the word that describes that word is unknown as well, but here, you can highlight the new word and check it out straight up. I'll give it a 4 because it's not perfect, it needs a cover for one, but mine hasn't scratched. It shouldn't if you don't throw it on the floor or write with a razor on it. It's not backlighted, but a lot of times that you need it, you're reading and that's not usually in the dark, hopefully. The speakers are not the loudest, but put it close to your ear and you will hear clearly what it says. One of the reasons I got this is because I am learning English as a second language, I am grateful it actually talks and I can hear it clearly enough. Overall, I think it's a great tool for students and anybody trying to improve their vocabulary. Good luck. Andrew

i've had many franklin dictionaries in the past that worked great but this one leaves a funny feeling; unsatisfied. the soft keys are more difficult to use than the harder ones on other older models. there's no cover, the right speaker is a fake covered up by a sticker now but i don't really need it to speak. it's electronic voice is awful and the volume has to be turned up for you to hear. if it wasn't for the fact that it had the most word definitions for electronic dictionaries, i wouldn't have bought it. the thing that irks me the most is when i turn it on, i have to select dictionary or one of the other books which i'll never use. there's no setting for it to turn on only to the dictionary which is why we buy these things in the first place. i could've spent 50 bucks for a palm unabridged version but i didn't like the interface and it's not as accessible often when i want. i don't have much of a problem with the lack of the backlight since i always have a lamp on. for 100 bucks this is way overpriced for its shortcomings. however for the convenience of not have the book around, it's almost tolerable to purchase. the size is a bit big in comparisons to the older compact models. my old one was like a blackberry size and style. this square block although thin looks exactly like the one i have from 20 years ago. they should really have put in some thought on user ergonomics and style.

I ordered a Franklyn-1890 Electronic Dictionary on 8-20-2008 that was in srock and to be shipped on 8-22-08. It has not arrived.

I sent an email to m-kat@rambler.ru on 9-13-08 but no reply. It was not rejected.

Very deceitful service.

Charles Kirk

For the buck you pay, this speaking dictionary seems reasonable.
This has Thesaurus, Dictionary, Grammar and Word builder games etc.
Calculator, unit conversion and clock function are extra nice features.
This is little bulky to carry. Sound is not of very good quality.
I did not like the pronunciation generated on this dictionary, not that much clear. I wish I had bought non speaking dictionary with nice phonetic symbols for pronunciation instead of faulty speaking system. Anyway if you don't care about speaking function, this is a good dictionary for its price.