Franklin DMQ 570 Pocket Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
Posted by Notcot on Oct 6, 2010 in Handhelds & PDAs |
Includes over 250,000 words, phrases, definitions and inflections. It also comes with a 500,000 synonym Thesaurus. This model features a stylish new case, with large clear keys and a magnetic lid with strong durable hinges. The Collins English Dictionary is the most up-to-date and information packed dictionary available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, this Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need-at your fingertips.
- 4-line display with the option to increase the font size
- Confusables function for helping with easily confused words and homophones
- Databank with World Clock
- Calculator with advanced functions & memory
- Metric & currency converters
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Review by R. J. Leaman for Franklin DMQ 570 Pocket Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
(4 / 5)
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The good bits – excellent keyboard (compared to some others); good screen (although highlighting can make it difficult to read sometimes); fast (if it can find an answer, but see below).
Bad points – if it can’t find an answer (crossword solver) it doesn’t always tell you, it just keeps looking until you clear it; only 13 letter anagrams allowed (up to 15 sometimes required for the Telegraph crossword!); insufficient synonyms presented (a previous Oxford Thesaurus based solver was much better); unnecessary redirection through Dictionary is required to get to Thesaurus.
Overall, though, it is good value.
Review by Michelle J. Grisewood for Franklin DMQ 570 Pocket Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
(5 / 5)
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Its great for crosswords. Saves a big pile of books on our dining room table. We do crosswords while we eat our main meal!!! I’m ordering another one for my 83-year old mother’s birthday. Its a family thing – solving puzzles.
Review by D. J. Michaels for Franklin DMQ 570 Pocket Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
(1 / 5)
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Not happy with this product. I selected this Collins because I thought it would be one of the best, but not so. When using the dictionary the explanation given does not give many alternatives to explain the word I am looking for. It indeed looks to be a very short version of a dictionary. It also needs a backlight, because it is quite hard to read in certain lights. All in all, if I had the chance I would like a refund, or sent an alternative.
Review by J. H. Hart for Franklin DMQ 570 Pocket Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
(1 / 5)
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This item is not worth the money. There does not appear to be the amount of words as advertised, the menu is clumsy and you have to scroll through a lot of irrelevant stuff to get to the areas you need. There are no city or country names installed so you cannot check spellings. Would not have wasted my money on this if I had been able to try it out beforehand.
Review by J. M. B. Sidey for Franklin DMQ 570 Pocket Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
(5 / 5)
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Since buying this dictionary several months ago I have used it every day. It is surprisingly comprehensive, and it is easy to use. It is not a substitute for a full printed dictionary, but it is so convenient for most uses. Thoroughly recommended.