I normally only review something if I really like it and can give it 5 stars. I am going this 4 stars simply because Sharp could have elevated the quality of this dictionary in terms of the readability of the screen (it looks a little like the old dot matrix print) and could have put a light in the screen so you could read the dictionary in a dimly lighted area. BUT, this is a very good dictionary and as far as I know the best on the market. It is user friendly, it has the neat function of keeping a history of the words you look up (with really difficulty words I can't remember what they mean so all I have to do it go to the history to find the word in the recorded list), and other nice features. I am quite sure you will not be disappointed with it. The overall package is very nice: keys on the keypad, the shell is well-made and shuts well, etc. I am going to get another one for my wife, and if Sharp decides to upgrade with a light for the screen and clearer font, I would gladly pay the price.

If you are going to purchase an electronic dictionary, this is the best, most complete and most applicable to all kinds of reading material. I bought a second one for my son.

I bought if for my daughter and she loves it. I would recommend if for anyone.

How did I go without it before!? I'm a grad student and reading is my life for the next few years, so this little gadget has been such a handy dandy tool! Now I don't need to sit near a computer to use Dictionary.com or lug around a pocket dictionary that probably won't have all the complicated words I need anyway!

In a word: indispensable; in two words: fast, convenient; in three words: worth the cost!