DrMabuse 0 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Can anyone recommend a good E>J / J>E dictionary? Preferably fairly small in size so it can be carried around. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I really like the Casio electronic dictionaries. Couldnt study without mine mate. You will want to spend at least 2-3 man for something thats worth getting. Used Seiko and the likes and just like the interface of the Casio. Link to post Share on other sites
DrMabuse 0 Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Thanks - if you can, whats the product code and full name of that? Link to post Share on other sites
connackers 0 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 If you also need a good kanji - english dictionary, the `The Kodansha Kanji Learner`s Dictionary` is fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Casio dictionaries are called the Ex-Word and there are 20 different models or so. Something worth looking at might be the XD-H9100 or XD-H4100. Any of the big stores like Yodobashi, Deo Deo, Best Denki, etc all have loads of elec. dicts. If you spend 25,000 you will be in good shape. And, if you can, get the extended warranty too. My Casio has been in my bag for 4 years and has been thrashed but it keeps getting fixed for free!! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I have the XD-H9100 - I really like it, recommended. Much better than books. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 This is not quite what you asked for, but if you need to look something up when you're at a computer, these dictionaries are very good; http://www.alc.co.jp/ http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/Japanese+Kanji-english/ Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 wicked, thanks Ocean! Havent used those before. BTW, got an interview now for a p.t. translation position through a mate Thatd be fun ta do although Im sure its not about the money... Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 > a p.t. translation position YP puts one foot into the quicksand... Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yeah, well, figure its something to boost my resume... Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Does anyone know what ECTACO Partner EJ400T electronic dictionaries are like? Or just stick with the Casio models, my dictionary (yeh, it's a book) has seen better days. Time to upgrade! Details are here if your interested. www.ectaco.com Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Sakebomb, Nice name mate... There are some really good Sakes up in Hokkaido you should check out if you havent. Took a look at that dictionary and its not something that I would use. I need more functions than just the J-E E-J that seems to offer. And, for the price, you might as well get more for your money with a Casio or something like that. The only drawback for some is that theyre made for Japanese people... Go to an electronic store and play around with them - youll soon find out what you like. Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Thanks YP!! I think I will take your advice & hit a few electronic stores, see what I can find- cheers! Link to post Share on other sites
happyhappy 0 Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 I got one of those Casios as well, its a life saver. I use it all the time, definitely worth splashing out on. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I was in denden town in Osaka yesterday, there was a shop, wasnt flashly and brightly lit or a chain store, but a small old school electrical supplies shop. It was on the main drag at the northern end opposite the massive old builiding with the ornamental limestone facade (non electrical building) They had display of dictionaries on the sidewalk. they had a a huge range of old models, all going a dirt cheap prices. I got a Casio XD 8100 for 10000yen, the original RRP when it came out was 37000. (I dont know about the user friendliness of it for gaijins - I didnt buy it for myself) They had many other Casio and Sharp models there aswell. http://www.rakuten.co.jp/try3/514084/757238/ nice one! I just checked Rakuten and they are hocking it off for 8000yen! wow and I thought I was getting a steal in denden town! So there are cheap dictionaries, out there just not the latest ones. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 My friend has the Canon Wordtank G50, sure looks good. He says it is pretty amazing too. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 this is the one http://cweb.canon.jp/wordtank/language/g50/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
merryJim 1 Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Good one that. Going for around 20,000-24000 yen now. Link to post Share on other sites
DokiDokiWakuWaku 0 Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 I got the very same one for Christmas. Still learning but it seems great. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Do these things have English menus? and/or instruction manuals? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 When I got mine they asked 1000 yen for the English setumseisho Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 These things have an English menu option on them, so you might not really need a manual. I bet there's somewhere online where you can download it too. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 ...oh yes and I asked the maker and got one for free. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Is there much between the Canon Wordtanks and the Casios? Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 1000 yen is a ripoff - don't pay for it. Contact Canon or Casio or whoever and they'll surely send one on to you for free. Link to post Share on other sites
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