The item is not as it appears on this picture it is a little bigger than palm sized and looks like it was designed to fit in the back pocket of a pair of jeans.

The screen is nice and large and the text size is adjustable but the contrast can be poor depending on lighting conditions.

The features really do set this thing apart from the simpler translators. The definitions are just as they would appear in a dictionary and the conjugation of verbs is invaluable for the student as they have english equivalents (Yo he andado = I have walked)

The games and the personal organiser are good in their own right but pale in comparison to the newer colour phones most people use for this purpose nowadays.

I'm still discovering features all the time, and even though I work in electronics I can only marvel at the thought that has gone into this little thing.

Pros: Size and weight, clever design, ease of use (considering complexity), scores of little extras

Cons: Screen Contrast, Lack of swearwords/slang, no sound


Franklin DBE-1470   January 14, 2006
 15 out of 15 found this review helpful

The delivery time was fantastic and the product itself was easy to use and well worth the money. As someone who's still in the early stages of learning the language its proved to be a great help and even spanish speaking friends find it useful.

The functions are good with a variety of games on offer to make learning more enjoyable and the conjugation option has proved very handy!

However, the image of the product on the amazon site it not actually the one you'll get. The product is a Franklin DBE-1470 and can be viewed of www.Franklin.com the product on the amazon site is some kind of panasonic device and looks nothing like the item you'll actually receive.... None the less, well worth the money if your serious about learning spanish.