Editorial Review
Put more than 200,000 words in your pocket with the new standard in talking electronic dictionaries. This handheld lexicon is based on the lastest desk dictionary from Merriam-Webster and combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology to help you communicate more effectively. Gain instant access to over 200,000 words and 500,000 synonyms. Type in a word phonetically to quickly see the correct spelling. Plus, when you find a new word, a press of the button lets you hear the word properly pronounced. No more embarrassing moments when you try out a new word in conversation– and wonder if you're saying it right!
Features:
- Clear, concise definitions for over 200,000 words
- Accurate pronunciation
- Authoritative spelling
- Advanced 500,000-word thesaurus
- Grammar guide and quizzes
- More than 20 tables of useful information
- Interactive word games
- Built-in rolodex
- 1 year manufacturer's warranty
This complete talking dictionary weighs just five ounces and fits easily in your pocket or purse. Take the world of words with you wherever you go!
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Customer Reviews
Please do not waste your money. 
2008-07-01
This review pertains to Model SCD-1870A, ISBN: 159074174.
Please do not waste your money on this product. My girlfriend and I bought two of these dictionaries together, through an online vendor, and both had defects.
At first my saved wordlist would delete periodically (which is frustrating when you have saved around 30 new words and are trying to expand your vocabulary). Then my dictionary simply stopped working, after around 4 months of use. My gf's still works, but her wordlist deletes once she turns the power off.
For the price asked, the product is made extremely cheaply. You'd expect a more durable plastic--one that could withstand a small drop. The dictionary has a "cheap" feeling when you pick it up, and it is somewhat difficult to type, since the letters are so small. On average, it takes the dictionary about 1.5-2 seconds to find a word once you type it and hit enter. I've seen less expensive dictionaries look up words AS you type, meaning that if you type "gramm," the word "grammatical" and other similarly spelled words would come up, thus saving you time.
I gave the product two stars instead of one b/c it did have useful features (it's just a matter of those features working). The dictionary is very powerful--I read a lot of philosophy & scholarly works and have not found a word Franklin could not define. It has great word games as well, and the pronunciation is fairly comprehensible. But again, for the money paid, the product is too poorly constructed to receive, in my opinion, anything above 2 stars.
My sister has a dictionary made by Sharp (http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Electronics-PW-E550-Electronic-Dictionary/dp/B00028DM96/ref=pd_cp_e_0?pf_rd_p=250314601&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000A8VNU&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=146VZ2PJ1K0NRC9Q68P3), and for looking up words it is much better, and has a more durable feel to it.
Good Product but Get It for Less 
2008-04-17
This Franklin's SCD-1870 is a good and convenient product (looks great too). I especially like the fact that one can simply pop in an expansion card (dictionaries, references, games, and even bibles) to obtain additional functions--without having multiple gadgets. I purchased mine, via Amazon, from xpresstech for $90.99 + $5.49 shipping.
I also have the German (has the best features & tools of the 3), the speaking Spanish (has an annoying tiny & not expandable read screen), and the Italian dictionary bookman cards. I first purchase the German dictionary bookman card from J&R, $19.99 with $5.99 shipping and handling; I then later purchased the Italian and the (speaking) Spanish dictionary bookman cards from AimHi (of IL), $19.99 each, and didn't have to pay any shipping and handling (received them on the 3rd day after placing the order.) Therefore, if you are considering additional cards, you might want to consider AimHi instead.
Got 1 million pennies? 
2008-02-22
I am really hoping for a touch screen dictionary with its contents as good as this dictionary.
Pros.
Many words, great thesaurus, word correction, multiple lines of display, easy key inputs, games, basic grammar help, voice pronunciation, voice read ... well I can't really name them all but you get the point.
Cons.
The flip cover breaks easily (you won't really miss it because it bugs more than it does good). Umm... the battery lasts too long... wait that's another Pro...
This product is for people of any language background trying to learn English one word everyday... NO! tens of words everyday and actually know how to pronounce them.
And if you are thinking about buying anything cheaper than this dictionary. Know this that you will be frustrated with the following: lack of pronunciation, one or two line display, lack of thesaurus, and probably the lack of word and phrases.
So far, I've bought two and I am not disappointed. In fact, I've been doing well increasing my vocabulary for the past year with this dictionary.
BOTTOM LINE: You don't have enough pennies nor the time to not pay for this so take the price and invest in your future.
Great dictionary 2008-02-11
The Franklin Dictionary (FD)is a great product. It is easy to use. I do not need to take account of any other pocket dictionary.
sa 
2008-01-22
I purchased my first Webster Speaking Dicionary about fifteen years ago. It was black and the keys were placed horizontal, and it came with a nice black leather case and an earphone. The shape of it was better suited for holding in your hand, and it had larger keys. With this Talking Dictionary the keys are too small, I don't like the shape, and the flap cover broke off soon after I purchased it. You can enlarge the words on the dictionary, but not the words in the games. On several occasions when reading,I would look up a word I was not familiar with, and was not able to find the word in the dictionary. Also, it should include an earphone.
Good product with mirror design flaw and stung aftersales service 2008-01-19
Put more than 200,000 words in your pocket with the new standard in talking electronic dictionaries. This handheld lexicon is based on the lastest desk dictionary from Merriam-Webster and combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology to help you communicate more effectively. Gain instant access to over 200,000 words and 500,000 synonyms. Type in a word phonetically to quickly see the correct spelling. Plus, when you find a new word, a press of the button lets you hear the word properly pronounced. No more embarrassing moments when you try out a new word in conversation– and wonder if you're saying it right!
Features:
- Clear, concise definitions for over 200,000 words
- Accurate pronunciation
- Authoritative spelling
- Advanced 500,000-word thesaurus
- Grammar guide and quizzes
- More than 20 tables of useful information
- Interactive word games
- Built-in rolodex
- 1 year manufacturer's warranty
This complete talking dictionary weighs just five ounces and fits easily in your pocket or purse. Take the world of words with you wherever you go!
Franklin Speaking Dictionary 2008-01-18
Easy to learn, easy to use. Very readable screen; you select the font size. Just select a word and press the "enter" key to see the meaning and pronunciation. If your spelling is not correct, a selection of words is provided for you to select from. If the same word can be pronunced in more that one way and with a different meaning, this talking dictionary lets you know it. Saves time and effort.
Wonderful product. 2008-01-18
My husband just got into book reading last year and wasn't familiar with lots of words so I bought this for him for Christmas. It's great and was a good price. He loves it.
Great service 2008-01-14
Purchased as a gift for my husband. It's exactly what he wanted. He is very pleased with all the functions. Delivery was timely and arrived as specified. Very satisfied.
dictionary 2008-01-07
We purchased this as a gift and when we saw it, we ordered one for ourselves.
