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(More customer reviews)I purchased a Partner B-3 for Thai from ECTACO. The first model arrived and did not work. The Partner is actually a Franklin EBookman which has to load a proprietary operating system from either the computer using a USB connection or from an MMC. The one I was sent would not load from the MMC. After spending 10 days working with their tech support person, I returned it for a new one. The new one arrived a week later. I tried to work with it, but found it totally unacceptable. The screen is very difficult to read, the documentation is non existent for the desktop module and very limited for the Partner itself, and if you want to run the music option, you have to remove the MMC and install a different one which disables the translation software. In addition, I tired loading 19 MP3 songs and it took over an hour. This was after spending several hours trying to figure out how to do it. They do not use the native MP3 file, but have to translate into some proprietary format so you have to load them through a desktop synchronization program. When loaded, all of the song titles were mixed in with the organizer options. They appeared just like additional organizer tools making it very difficult to find the organizer options. The sound quality for the music was marginal at best.
While there may be work-rounds for some of the above problems, the lack of documentation makes it near impossible to find them. I also note that the eBookman by Franklin, which the Partner B-3 is based on, provides a reference book and help function for the eBookman AND the desktop. The ECTACO does not.
Lastly, after I returned the 1st Partner, they sent me an e-mail offering a significant discount for the Partner B-3. This is apparently unavailable for the one I just received putting me at a significant financial disadvantage.
The bottom line is I was completely dissatisfied with this device and wanted to return it for a refund. They said since I was outside of the 7 day window (it expired while I was working with their tech support trying to get it to load the operating system off of the MMC) they would not refund my purchase price.
Strongly recommend against this product. A real dog!
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Our newest release, the Audio PhraseBook-7 B-3 Multilingual, is an inexhaustible talking travel companion. It instantly translates 49,000 English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian travel-oriented phrases divided by activity and speaks the translation aloud. Featuring natural pronunciation as recorded by native speakers it is easily understood by your listeners. And its powerful search functions allow you to quickly find what you need - exactly when you need it. So you will be communicating with ease in a matter of seconds! This dynamic handheld substitutes for an interpreter in most standard situations, such as when registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting a bank and more. It is extremely flexible. And it easily switches between subjects to fit almost any circumstance. To make it even more useful, there is an entertaining FlashCards word game included. This lets you practice from a personal list of words and phrases to improve your vocabulary. It's the fun way to increase your confidence no matter where you are. The B-3 comes complete with a stylish, self-amplified loudspeaker that you wear around your neck. It helps make sure you get your message across loud and clear. A bonus CD of more than 20 software dictionaries and the ECTACO Desktop Manager is included to enhance your device. Furthermore, this remarkable translator is extremely customizable. It even allows you to add additional languages if needed.We have also included many practical organizer features to help you keep track of things. With an address book, diary, and digital voice memo, it is your own personal assistant. We have even included an MP3 music player to provide entertainment during your travels.Language pairs: EnglishFrench, French English, EnglishGerman, GermanEnglish, EnglishItalian, ItalianEnglish, EnglishPortuguese, PortugueseEnglish, EnglishSpanish, SpanishEnglish, EnglishRussian, Russian English .
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