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How much: $599.95
What it does: Golf travelers planning a trip somewhere more exotic than the British Isles – say Spain or China – might want to consider packing the NTL-9C. It’s effectively a personal, go-everywhere translator – minus the per diem and tips.
The base NTL-9C communicates in nine languages – it can be upgraded to 50 languages – and can translate 14,000 phrases. Just pick the language in which you want it to speak, ask a question in English and the iTravl will say it in the chosen language. It also contains a dictionary with 1.6 million entries.
If you’re willing to skip the shortcuts, the NTL-9C has a Language Teacher program that will help you pronounce words, phrases and dialogue. Downside: It’s also programmed
to test your linguistic skills.
The NTL-9C, which won the Innovations Award at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, also will tell you where to go and what to do.
It’s equipped with a
Fodor’s travel guide of 50 major destinations and a
CIA World Factbook packed with key information on the country you’re visiting.
More: www.ectaco.com.
Posted: 6/9/2008
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