Guide to buying a
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These dictionaries were not very common a few years ago, but with the current advancements in technology, these talking dictionaries have not only become very popular, but also very good in their design and function.
Not all electronic dictionaries were created equal and don't think for a second that buying one will be just as good as buying any other. That's a mistake people make who don't value their money and where it's going.
There are many different types of Spanish-speaking dictionaries and as is the case with any type of electronic equipment, it's important to research the different products available before you lay down your hard-earned cash on one. Talking dictionaries are obviously more expensive than most paperback versions so you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth.
Not only do many types of electronic language translators exist, but many different brands are available as well, such as Ectaco and Franklin. Prices can range from about $700 for a higher-priced model with multiple language capabilities to lower-end models with less bells and whistles for around $140.
What sets the more expensive models apart from their counterparts are an increased vocabulary, speech recognition capabilities, and native speaker voice output, as well as having all that available in three, four, or sometimes more languages.
There are a few places online where you can find a Spanish-speaking dictionary, but one of the best places I've found is Ectaco.com. There's a great comparison table for Spanish language products they have which you can access. This table will give you a good idea on how different Spanish dictionaries stack up against one another in different areas such as amount of vocabulary, language pairs available, voice and/or speech recognition capabilities, the size of the language dictionaries, price, and whether or not they would be more useful for language learning or for traveling.