Casio and Seiko are the better Japanese electronic dictionaries at present, but they are difficult to buy in China and relatively expensive. If possible, ask an acquaintance in Japan to bring one. You can also buy it online in China
How to choose an electronic dictionary?
Electronic dictionaries are generally loved by students and foreign language learners for their practicality, convenience, and low price. Some current electronic dictionaries contain tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even two to three hundred thousand English-Chinese and Chinese-English words; English and Chinese words and sentences can achieve the pronunciation effect of real people; they can be input by keyboard or handwriting; they can communicate with computers , and even send emails on the Internet; you can check encyclopedias and various professional dictionaries by plugging in cards; you can remember business cards, learn English, and play games... In short, there are many varieties, different functions, light and heavy, and colorful. Having an electronic dictionary in hand can replace many office and study tools. It is easy to carry and can be searched quickly. Faced with these electronic dictionaries of different brands on the market, it is not easy for consumers to choose a product with the best cost performance and the most suitable one for them. Indicators that should be referenced when making specific purchases:
The most popular electronic dictionary brands currently on the market include Celebrity, Wenquxing, Kuaiyitong, Haoyitong, Noah's Boat, etc., with prices ranging from more than 100 yuan to 30 yuan. It ranges from four thousand yuan. How to choose one that suits your needs? Combined with the various functions of electronic dictionaries, the author provides some reference opinions.
1. Vocabulary size
This is the most important performance indicator of electronic dictionaries. The main purpose of many students buying electronic dictionaries is to look up words and learn English. Various electronic dictionaries on the market include English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries, but the vocabulary size is different. At the same time, various brands of electronic dictionaries provide unique dictionaries and Chinese and English learning functions: for example, the Wenquxing series has a synonym dictionary, a general meaning dictionary, a verb tense dictionary, and 900 Chinese and English conversational sentences, etc.; celebrity IQ-138 provides The latest version of Xinhua Dictionary/Student Idiom Dictionary, word recitation, etc. With these small dictionaries, we can use them more conveniently and flexibly. When purchasing, you should consider your own needs and choose an electronic dictionary with a large vocabulary and functions such as synonym and antonym query, English recitation, and self-built vocabulary library.
The biggest mission of an electronic dictionary is to help users learn foreign languages, so whether the built-in dictionary is authoritative is the soul of the electronic dictionary. According to industry insiders, only products that have one of the following authoritative dictionaries built-in can be said to be a higher-end electronic dictionary. However, due to cost considerations, some manufacturers may produce selected versions of the above dictionaries, that is, abridged versions. For example, the built-in Oxford Selection is actually a shortened version. In addition, the price difference between different versions is also very large. There are also some manufacturers who use seemingly authoritative names to deceive their eyes. For example, some electronic dictionary manufacturers make up the name of a so-called big dictionary, but in fact, it cannot be found in bookstores. Therefore, consumers are reminded to check the built-in dictionary in person to verify their authenticity when choosing a phone. Currently, the more authoritative products in terms of built-in dictionaries include the "Oxford Contemporary Dictionary" and the 5.5 million-word "New English-Chinese Dictionary" (Century Edition) published by Shanghai Translation Publishing House.
2. Choose a brand
After examining the authority of the built-in dictionary, consumers need to consider the origin of the product. Being proficient in the industry and being professional can of course produce higher quality, and large companies also have good after-sales service and maintenance support capabilities. These aspects are very important, and not just any manufacturer can do it. Electronic dictionaries are practical products. Consumers are reminded to choose brands with high visibility and good reputation.
3. Listen to the sound
The third step in choosing an electronic dictionary is to listen to the sound. Some electronic dictionaries have built-in pronunciation demonstration functions, using real-person pronunciation or voice software such as L&H. It is recommended that consumers listen carefully when purchasing products with pronunciation functions to check whether the pronunciation is clear and standard. Non-standard pronunciation will have a great negative impact on English learners' speaking and listening, and it will also be time-consuming to correct in the future. Effortless, which defeats the purpose of the purchaser. Noah's Electronic Dictionary series, which is famous for its real-person pronunciation technology, and its family products NH6000A and NH3180 have very good pronunciation quality.
4. Information
Various electronic dictionaries have their own rich information for query. For example, the information in the Wenquxing series includes: legal knowledge, poetry appreciation, area codes and postal codes, world cities, etc. Wenquxing PC-500 also adds scenic spots, food nutrition, scientific diet guide, etc.; Celebrity IQ-138 has chemical knowledge, physical and mathematical constant tables , periodic table of chemical elements, TOETL & GRE skills, hundreds of surnames and other functions.
5. System functions
The system functions of various electronic dictionaries are similar. They generally have clock, alarm clock, password, data backup and other functions. For example, the Wenquxing series has: input method prompts, default input method, hourly ringtone, Button sound, time zone, speaker volume, and automatic shutdown, etc. The celebrity series includes: date and time format, daily beep, keyboard sound, password, screen light and dark, boot display and other settings. Correct settings of the system can make operation faster, more convenient and safer, and also extend the service life.
6． Entertainment games
As a function of electronic dictionaries, entertainment games can allow users to relax properly after intense work and study. Different brands provide unique mini-games, such as the Wenquxing series There are as many as 19 kinds of Tetris, puzzle, poker and other games; the celebrity series includes psychological tests, word guessing, riddles, etc.; Kuaiyitong has number guessing and shooting games; Haoyitong has number puzzles and bingo. , word guessing, Reversi and other games are excellent companions for leisure and entertainment.
7. Size and weight
Generally speaking, the dictionary with more powerful functions, larger screen, and larger capacity will have a correspondingly larger size and weight. Unless you have a special need, it's best to buy a dictionary that can fit in your shirt pocket. This makes it easy to carry.
The brands and functions of various electronic dictionaries are different, which also leads to differences in their prices. Generally speaking, a low-end electronic dictionary costs 100 yuan to 400 yuan, a mid-range one costs about 400 yuan to 1,000 yuan, and a high-end one costs more than 1,000 yuan.
When meeting the requirements of work and study, try to choose an electronic dictionary with relatively rich information, system settings, and games, and a smaller size.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that the electronic dictionary you buy will most likely be accompanied by It has been used for many years, so it is also necessary to consider whether it can have as many other extended functions as possible at the best price. For example, the online download function can update the electronic dictionary every day and never fall out of date
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