Franklin CSB 1470 Bradford’s Crossword Solver
Posted by Notcot on Jul 30, 2010 in Handhelds & PDAs |
Product Description
Product Features: Handheld Reference Suite For Solving Crossword Puzzles Collins Gem Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary – Over 120,000 solutions based on expert analysis Collins Bradford’s Crossword Lists – Hundreds of wide ranging wordlsits to solve tricky clues Collins Solution English Dictionary Collins Compact Thesaurus Collins Discovery Encyclopedia Expandable User Word List 11 Games Additional References Included
Summary: A cryptic crossword fan’s best friend!
Review: All the tools you need to help with those last couple of clues you just can’t get. Easy to use (didn’t read the instructions). Pleasantly surprised at how small it was when removed from the box (it looks large in the photo, but it’s only about 4″ by 3″ and easily fits in your pocket). Less than half the price of its nearest competitor too!
Rating: 5 / 5
An excellent crossword solving tool and easy to use.
I would have only one slight quibble I would have preferred a slightly bigger keyboard as the letters are close together. Mind you as one that takes 20 minutes to send a short text I am not the best qualified typist anyway.
Rating: 5 / 5
For years I have done my cryptic crosswords with a dictionary and a dusty old Psion ( now sadly expired). I reluctantly bought this solver because I found using the computer to help me a bit cumbersome – cannot fit the blooming thing in my handbag.
Wow – it is like going from a Trabant to a Ferrari. It really has got everything (though bear in mind my trusty Psion had technology that was probably 15 years old). I am still working through the instructions but it has proved really comprehensive so far. The kids use it to help them with their english homework.
The one criticism I would have is that the display is too small. There are too many words crammed into the screen. This may have something to do with the fact that I am becoming long sighted and refuse to give in to the call for glasses.
I also agree with a previous comment that the keyboard is a tad small – people with big paws may find it a bit fiddly.
Rating: 4 / 5
Has a lot of facilities i haven’t used yet, but a major disadvantage is that the display text is too small even at the largest option, making it hard to use.
The crossword solving function is fine, but it didn’t include a couple of words i would have expected.
Rating: 3 / 5
For anyone who enjoys crosswords this is an ideal companion. It is very easy to use and everything you need is contained in the solver without having to resort to dictionaries thesaurus or encyclopaedia.It fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and is compact enough to carry anywhere. A very good buy.
Rating: 5 / 5