Category:	Talking bilingual dictionary expandable to include over 50 language combinations
Language pair:	Russian<->French; French<->Russian
Speech:	Russian and French speech recognition; Russian and French synthesized for the Dictionary; Russian and French human voice for the PhraseBook
Number of words:	over 170,000
Size:	6.6 x 3.9 x 0.9 in
Weight:	11 oz
Battery Type:	Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V, 1400mAh), included

The ECTACO Partner Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook RF800 is a powerful bilingual travel companion. One of the most impressive language management handhelds available anywhere, it is the clear leader in the field of portable translation devices. With its sleek modern design, hi-res color touch-screen and state-of-the-art voice capabilities, it is our most popular model. The extensive dictionary features a vocabulary of more than 170,000 entries. But the most impressive feature of this sophisticated handheld has to be the inclusion of some of the most advanced voice functions available anywhere. This one-of-a-kind device includes both a sophisticated speaker independent speech recognition system that lets it understand what is said to it in Russian and French and crystal-clear, professionally narrated native-speaker voice output in both Russian and French. Providing frequent travelers and students alike with plenty of learning and communication options, this extraordinary device also includes cutting edge Russian and French voice synthesis powered by the latest TTS (Text-to-Speech) technology in its collection of essential tools. Built to help users feel confident and relaxed when using a second language, it is intelligent, flexible and quick to respond. This latest-generation handheld is full to capacity with valuable information and indispensable utilities that help you to make the most of your foreign language skills whether traveling, studying or conducting business.

Highlights:

• Superior Russian and French speech recognition. An additional advantage of this function is that you can use it to test your pronunciation. Simply speak a phrase in the foreign language, if the Partner speech recognition module understands you – then everyone else will!
• Hi-resolution adjustable color touch-screen that displays color-coded parts of speech, samples of use and more
• Expandable vocabulary: over 170,000 words included in the general dictionary! Any you can easily add more than 50 other language combinations that are available as ECTACO MMC Cards!
• Advanced Russian and French speech synthesis pronounces any word
• Instant reverse translation
• Designed for the serious traveler, the Audio PhraseBook is useful for both pleasure or business trips. It provides real human voice output in Russian and French for over 14,000 travel-oriented phrases. It also displays the responses you can expect to your questions in the 'You May Hear' section

Dictionaries:

• Over 170,000 entries in the Russian<->French dictionary
• High-quality Russian and French TTS synthesized voice capability
• Advanced MorphofinderTM Russian word recognition system
• Custom 'Add new word' function permits users to add personal vocabulary to existing dictionaries
• Slang lock allows users to ‘lock out' slang from translations
• Advanced search functions helps users to navigate effectively throughout the entire database
• Exchangeable MMC/SD cards allow for the addition of numerous language combinations and extensive linguistic content from Ectaco, Inc.

Language-learning:

• SAT 200 vocabularies help anyone preparing for these standardized proficiency tests
• Language-learning games: Hangman, FlashCards, Pockets, Spell It, an a Translation Test all allow users to learn at their own pace to expand vocabulary and improve spelling
• Over 170,000 words in the Russian-French general dictionary, featuring synthesized Russian and French voice
• Features the award-winning Vector Ultima™ spell-checker

Traveling:

• Russian<->French Audio PhraseBook with professionally recorded, native-speaker narration of more than 14,000 travel-oriented words and phrases
• Contains the classic Hangman language-learning game that lets users improve vocabulary while playing!

And more…

• Russian language interface and Russian user's manuals
• Media Player - to help you at study and in play. Thousands of Audio Books are currently available to be stored in this player.
• Currency and metric conversions
• World Time
• Daily Alarm
• Calculator
• And More…

Power is supplied by rechargeable battery and AC/DC adapter (both included in the standard package)

ECTACO Partner RF800 is an Russian-French translating device from the P800 series.

This model is normally operated in a silent mode and you will need to press the "Speaker" button or to choose the corresponding option from the menu in order to hear the translation spoken out loud.