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Why Lingo

Lingo pocket translators provide an affordable option for tourist-level translation needs, and translate between all languages. On sale now, with FREE shipping.

Specs

The Lingo translators have 20,000 words per language and 2,000 phrases per language. You can translate between any two languages. These are all light, pocket-sized, and easy to operates

How the models differ:

Number of languages.
Selection of languages.
Case style.
Some minor features (e.g., has an FM radio or does not).
Number of currency conversions, metric conversions, etc.

The specs below are fairly typical for the Lingo translators, though there is some variation between models.

Voice output
Translates over 400,000 Words
46,000 Useful and Popular Phrases
8 Currency Conversions
8 Metric Conversions
12 Digit Talking Calculator
Local Time 12/24 Hour Format
Voice / Memo Recorder
World Time in 200 Cities, with Alarm
8 Travel Games:
Soduko, Kakuro, Decoder, Mines,
Number Slide, Totem Pole, 24, Number Puzzle.

Contrast Control
Alarm Feature
Auto Power Off
8 Line Display
Clear Sound Quality
FM scan radio
LCD Backlight
32MB memory Databank
Carrying Case Included
Ear buds Included
Powered by 2 "AAA" batteries (Included)
Weight: 8.0 oz.
Size: 6.0" x 3.25" x 0.50" In.
Six Month Warranty

Languages

The languages on each model differ. Below are 40 of the languages that typically appear on popular Lingo translators (a 20-language one would have 20 languages, probably all of which are on this list). Lingo translators translate in both directions, and all but a few models have voice.


Arabic Bulgarian Burmese Cambodian Chinese Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English	Estonian Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese	Korean Latvian Laotian Lithuanian Malay Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese Romanian	Russian Slovakian Slovenian Spanish Swedish Thai Tibetan Turkish Urdu Vietnamese

Speech

Most Lingo translators have voice output (see Specs tab). No Lingo models have speech input (speech recognition).

Translating

Lingo devices offer two translation tools:

Dictionary

Look up single words.
Translate between any two languages, not just English and another language.
Arranged alphabetically.
For most models, there are 20,000 words per language. See the specs tab for the exact count for this model.

How it's used in a real communication situation:

You just need a word, so you can get an idea across. What is the word for "bridge?" You need to meet someone at the bridge in an hour. Which way do you go? You look up the word "bridge" and show the translation to the other person (or, alternatively, have the unit speak it). With gestures, you indicate you want to know which way.

The other person points. Or, alternatively, the other person looks up "South" and shows you the translation. Head south, and you'll get to the bridge.

Phrasebook

Look up canned phrases.
Translate between any two languages, not just English and another language.
Arranged into 16 situational categories (see below).
For most models, there are 2,000 phrases per language. See the specs tab for the exact count for this model.

How it's used in a real communication situation:

You're hungry for Chinese food. How do you get help in locating it? In the phrasebook, you select Meals, then Looking for a Restaurant. Or maybe Meals, then Chinese Food - Shanghai Cuisine.

Phrasebook categories

COMMUNICATION. Phrases, Thanks, Apology, Asking Again, Basic Question, Saying Hello, Saying Goodbye, Conversation, Invitation, Expressing Sympathy, Emotion, Quarrel, Congratulations, Phrases of Love.
ACCOMMODATION. Looking for a Hotel, Reservation, Checking in, Front Desk, Room Service, Laundry, Operator, Problem, Business Centre, Checking Out.
MEALS. Looking for a Restaurant, Reservation, Order, Waiter's Service, Payment, Chinese Food - Beijing Cuisine, Chinese Food - Shanghai Cuisine, Chinese Food - Szachung Cuisine, Chinese Food - Cantonese Cuisine,Japanese Food, Thai Food, Vietnamese Food, Korean Food, Indian Food, French Food, Italian Food, Mexican Food, Western Food, Chinese Dessert, Western Dessert, Chinese Snack, Western Snack.
SIGHTSEEING. Leaving a Country, In the plane, Entering a Country, Tourist Information, Sightseeing Tours, Exchanging Money, Photography.
TRANSPORTATION. Airplane, Ship, Train, Under-ground Railway, Taxi, Bus, Car, Map.
ENTERTAINMENT. Recreation, Bar, Night Club, Karaoke, Disco, Sauna Bath, Casino,
SHOPPING. Looking for a Store, Purchasing, Bargaining, Paying, Clothes/Tailor.
EMERGENCY. Asking for Help, Lost/Theft, Sudden Illness/Injury, Symptoms/Diseases, Hospital, Pharmacy
TELECOM/MAIL. Mailing, Telephone, Telegram/Fax/Page
BUSINESS CONVERSATION. Meeting, Payment Terms, Letter of Credit (UC), Shipment Documents, General Term of Trade, Interview.
BASIC. Numbers, Time, Date/Week/Months, Colors, Figure, Position, Unit.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. Weather/Geography, Country, City, Vacation Places, Animal, plant, Insect.
LIVING. Housing, Electrical Appliances, Furniture, Sleeping Set, Clothing, Shoes/Hosiery/Headgears, Size/Materials, Toiletry, Cosmetic, Skin Care, Jewelry & Accessories, Souvenirs, Office Appliance, Tele-communication Products, Tools.
FOOD. Beverages, Meat, Vegetable, Sea Food, Daily Food, Bar Snack, Fruit, Meals, taste, Cooking,
Condiments, Wine, Dinner Set.
HUMAN BEING. Family, Education, Occupation, Marriage, Race, Religious, Society, Festival, Zodiac, Music/Musical Instruments, Chinese Year/Birth of 12 Animals.
SPORT. Ball Games, Water Sport, General Sport, Terms of Games, Swimming, Golf.

Features

All Lingo translators have similar features.

For ease of operation:

Easy to use QWERTY keyboard.
Contrast control.
Clear sound quality, and you can use the included earphone and volume control for private listening (exception is the 2900 model, which has no sound output).
Large backlit, easy to read LCD display for your comfort and convenience.
It can translate words or phrases between any two languages, not just English and a target language.

Some PDA functions:

Databank so you can store all of your appointments, telephone numbers, addresses, and memos.
Voice/Memo recorder.
Eight metric and eight currency features.
Euro converter.
World time in over 200 cities.
Alarm feature.
12-digit calculator.
Auto power off.

Some models have additional features. For example, ones like these:

FM scan radio.
8 Travel Games: Soduko, Kakuro, Decoder, Mines, Number Slide, Totem Pole, 24, Number Puzzle.
Soft leatherette carrying pouch.

The Lingo Edge

Lingo translators occupy a specific niche in the translator market. Here's what makes them distinctive:

Lingo translates in all directions. Other translators have language pairs, but Lingo translates across all languages.
Lingo standardized on 20,000 words and 2,000 phrases. See the specs tab for the exact count for this model.
Because of its dictionary size, a Lingo unit is considered a tourist-level device. For tourists, this is perfect. And very cost-effective.

POs

Many of our customers need to use Purchase Orders. We are happy to have such customers.

To purchase using a PO number:

Proceed through checkout, as if using a credit card.
For Bill To, enter the e-mail address of your Accounts Payable Department (or someone in it).
At the payment method dropdown, select "Purchase Order" and proceed through checkout.

Vendor Information

If you need a physical address for us so you can create your Purchase Order:

Mindconnection, LLC
4806 Wedd St
Merriam, KS 66203-5414

Note: As an Earth-friendly company, we don't do faxes. We don't need to see your PO, so don't worry about sending it.

Terms. Our terms are Net 0, with the discount provided in the regular price. Your invoice is delivered immediately when you place your order, so just process it for payment and you're all set. If you need more time, the rates below apply

Extended payment rates:

Period	Fee
After 21 days	5% of order total
After 30 days	10% of order total
After 40 days	15% of order total

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Lingo is one of several brands of electronic dictionaries, and one that we believe our customers should consider buying. Lingo's niche is breadth of translation (Ectaco gives you depth).

We like the quality of the products, the features offered, and the people behind those products. Our customers feel the same way, which is why we sell so many of these useful devices.