Franklin Advanced Dictionary and Thesaurus
Why it's best:
Priced around $55 and providing over 400,000 definitions and 500,000 synonyms and antonyms, the Franklin Advanced Dictionary and Thesaurus is the best budget electronic dictionary. Features such as the built-in thesaurus, spell checker, language translator, grammar and punctuation guide, organizer, and SAT word list set this electronic dictionary apart from the competition. The comprehensive word list is accompanied by college level definitions, which make this device perfect for high school-college level students. The sleek design makes the electronic dictionary easy to carry and use on a daily basis.
Manufacturer Description: This handheld learning tool from Franklin is ideal for Junior High School and University students who want to write more effectively. With this all-in-one device, they have instant access to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Grammar Guide with Quizzes. Also includes Merriam-Webster's guide to Punctuation & Style, biographical and geographical entries from...read full description
Average Customer Rating:
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13 total reviews)
They have done better in the past, September 19 2009
While adequate it definitely has a limited amount of data. The contrast is extremely low making it difficult to read in subdued light. I have an older model Franklin product which has a high contrast screen larger print and is ten times easier to read. They ought to Beta test their products before p...read full review
great product, 4 1/2 stars, December 19 2009
This device is great for any grade level up to college. I use it nearly every day, and it is worth every penny.
When I first opened and started using this item, the room was not very well lit and the words on the device were difficult to read. However, this was easily corrected by tur...read full review
Not that good, November 16 2009
The liquid crystal display is easily broken. The ease of use is terrible. And it doesn't have all the words that I needed to find.;read full review
