Communication is critical to making the most of your trip. Like it or not, finding an interpreter isn't always convenient or practical. So, why not bring your own interpreter with you? An electronic one?

Now you can avoid the kinds of misunderstandings that can spoil your trip. Now you can be free to find your own way around, ask people questions that don't get a blank stare or futile gestures, and even understand the answer.

Practical and cost-effective, these translation devices will help you greatly facilitate communication and reduce misunderstandings.

So, what are these units like? At right, you can see images of these devices. You can click on each one for more information.

Here's a quick explanation of each one:

• The EF800 is the most powerful French translation device ever. This pocket device has over 510,000 words and 14,000 phrases. It also has a touch-sensitive display. Free rechargeable battery--$59.95 value. French voice, English voice, massive vocabulary, sleek styling. Best in category.
   
• The SpeechGuard™  technology was originally available only to military personnel, due to its sophistication. In 2004, the government authorized sale to the general public. The voice-operated TL-2F French Dictionary/ Phrasebook combines an 8,000 word phrasebook with a 1,030,000 word dictionary, plus it offers a feature called "phrase builder." Start with a canned phrase, and change it by substituting from the massive dictionary. Almost as good as sentence translation, and very convenient to use.
   
• The Ectaco English-French Audio PhraseBook B-3 instantly translates 14,000 travel-oriented phrases (organized by activity) and speaks the translation aloud. Featuring natural pronunciation as recorded by native speakers, it is easily understood by your listeners. And its powerful search functions allow you to quickly find what you need–when you need it.
   
• The EF-400T is is a pocket-sized electronic dictionary that has over 400,000 words, 1100 phrases, French voice, and a slew of helpful features.
   
• Translate 6 Western European languages with the Ectaco EW800. This pocket translation device has a touch-sensitive display. Free rechargeable battery--$59.95 value. Voice output and speech recognition in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Its massive vocabulary of 2.5 million words and 84,000 phrases combined with its sleek styling will make you a happy owner. Volume discounts are available, and we do ship APO for the military.
   
• Translate 6 Western European languages with the SpeechGuard TL-2EW6. The TL2 provides a comprehensive two-way dictionary and a new feature: an easy to-use sentence builder. Select a phrase, and substitute words. For example, change "Where is the hotel?" to "Where is the restaurant?" This unit has over 1.125 million words and 84,000 phrases. It has both voice recognition and voice output in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
   
• Over 10 million words and 126,000 phrases with the SpeechGuard TL-2EWE10. Also an easy to-use sentence builder: select a phrase, and substitute words. For example, change "Where is the hotel?" to "Where is the restaurant?" This unit has voice output in 10 languages: English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian. It has voice recognition in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Less than 4 cents per language per day!

EF800
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SpeechGuard
TL-2F
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French Audio Phrasebook PB-B3
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EF400T
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Ectaco EW800
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SpeechGuard
TL-2EW6
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SpeechGuard
TL-2EWE10
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