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(More customer reviews)I purchased from Walmart for $14.95 as a electronic Dictionary / Thesaurus about 3 days ago. The bonus was all the other functions: synonyms, 7 language translator, scientific calculator, currency convertor, F / C degrees convertor, carb convertor, weights and measures, airport codes, world capitals, SAT tester, phonebook, scheduler, memo pad and it includes 3 simple games! The size of the unit makes it very easy to have in a pocket or purse. 4 line LCD readout is adequate.
The howevers are: It is not a phrase translator. The QWERTY keypad is tiny and if you have normal to larger sized hands you'll have difficulty just striking one key. I have also found the battery compartment touchy and you must get the batteries seated just right or it will give you a low battery indication or cutoff. It did this twice on the first day I had it. The frosted plastic flip up keyboard protector, while it works, does not flip all the way around to the back... so you have this Captain Kirk communicator looking thing when you use the unit. Though you can easily remove it.
UPDATE 6-26-10: I've been using this device for some time now and have lowered my rating due to frequent and annoying problems. It quits functioning if your battery charge level drops by 1 volt! Since it is so "voltage sensitive", rechargable batteries won't work in this unit either. Another major annoyance is the intermitant lock up which forces a reset and thereby losing your date & time setup. I currently only use it for a dictionary/thesaurus when I have no other option.
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Royal Machines RP8s Electronic Reference with American Heritage Dictionary, Roget Thesaurus, Barron's with 4-Line x 1w Character Display
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