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Besta CD-828 Besta CD-828 Interactive English<->Chinese Language System
Besta CD-828

Besta CD-828 Interactive English <-> Chinese Language System  

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Category: Talking dictionary
Language pair: English<->Chinese; Chinese<->English
Vocabulary: 600,000 words
Size: 5.7 x 3.5 x 0.9 in
Weight: 5.5 oz
PC connection: Yes, includes 64MB internal memory

The interactive multimedia BESTA CD-828 is a Chinese <-> English <-> Chinese bidirectional dictionary, personal organizer and language teacher including Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese and English voice synthesis. Designed to assist native Chinese speakers in becoming proficient in reading, writing, speaking and comprehending English, it is one of the most sophisticated reference, language and business tools currently available. Making the most sense of the complex information necessary when learning any foreign language, this handheld is packed full of important language-specific study aids including 23 Chinese-English reference dictionary sources and a special section for kids.

Dictionary databases:

  • English to Chinese: up to 5 cross-search windows, sample sentences, speech synthesis in Mandarin, English and Cantonese
  • Chinese to English: smart input methods, saves data for self-tests, Mandarin and Cantonese pronunciation
  • Oxford Dictionary: wildcard searching, voice recording function
  • Cambridge Encyclopedia: thousands of refined illustrations, cross-searching, reviews and self-tests
  • Japanese-Chinese and Chinese-Japanese dictionaries: Japanese voice output, Kanji, Chinese-style reading
  • Network dictionary
  • Audio and Video dictionary: provides a variety of static and dynamic images
  • Chinese dictionary: provides Zhuyin and Pinyin reference
  • Review and Self-Test dictionary: here you can review and perform self-tests on the words saved in the English-Chinese, Oxford, Network, Chinese-English and Chinese dictionaries as well as in the Cambridge Encyclopedia
  • Download additional and update existing dictionaries

    Advanced features:

    • Virtual classroom develops practical conversation skills, teaches colloquial expressions and pronunciation using interactive video and audio lessons. The user can communicate with the program and learn from it.
    • 23 Chinese-English reference dictionary sources; some are supported by videos. Over 100 videos to choose from!
    • There is an archive of studied academic material; you can add materials to the archive using a PC-link. The device lets you use two flash cards (simultaneously) which will substantially increase your electronic dictionary`s memory.
    • The dictionary performs syntax analysis of phrases and determines morphological composition of each given word for English-language entries.
    • Travel phrasebook. It includes a versatile phrase bank in the following ten languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Malay, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian.
    • There is a special customized section for kids, featuring fun multiple choice tests for advanced recognition of English and Chinese words.
    • The dictionary features specialized transcription-based search.
    • Customized list of 50 most recent searches

    Organizer features:

    • Play MP3 music and watch movies, PC-Link compatibility; comes with a rechargeable battery and universal AC
    • The device comes with PC-link cable and software
    • Notes and address book with audio recording function available in Chinese, English and Japanese
    • Audio recorder
    • Electronic drawing tool, customizable
    • Calculator with loan calculation tools
    • Polyphonic music
    • Photo archive
    • Games, cartoons
    • Highly customizable system configuration management: allows you to change the standard greeting, regulate the sound, light, automatic shut off, password-protected entry, games, USB.

    The User`s Manual is available in Chinese.

    Click here to learn about devices featuring multiple languages




Language
Detailed informationTurbo search
Detailed informationAutomatic reverse translation
Detailed informationSpell-checker
Detailed informationIrregular verbs
Detailed informationNew word recording
Detailed informationElectronic grammar book

Technical
Detailed informationDisplay 320x240 pixels
Detailed informationTouchscreen
Detailed informationScreen backlight
Detailed informationHeadphones jack
Detailed informationPC connection
Detailed informationAC adapter connection
Detailed informationBattery 3.7 V/1400mAh (Li-ion)
Detailed informationDimensions (WxHxD) 5.7x3.5x0.9 in
Detailed informationWeight 5.5 oz

Clock
Detailed informationWorld time
Detailed informationLocal time
Detailed informationDaily alarm
Detailed informationReminder
Dictionary
Detailed informationLexicon 600.000
Detailed informationPronunciation English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Detailed informationVernacular Expressions Yes
Detailed informationFrequently used phrases 24000

Value pack
Detailed informationExtras & demo software
Detailed informationCompact case No
Detailed information1-year warranty

Calculator
Detailed informationMath calculator
Detailed informationScientific calculator
Detailed informationLoan calculator
Detailed informationGraphing calculator
Detailed informationCurrency conversion
Detailed informationMetric conversion

Other features
Detailed informationFun Games 5
Detailed informationDaily Planner







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