Franklin
eBookMan EBM-911 -Our # 5 pick! The Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 is
not a dedicated eBook Reader. The Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 is an eBook
Reader, a language translator, dictionary, language learning tool and
MP3 player. The Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 has a high resolution touch
screen. Voice memos can be recorded and has an impressive address book
and organizer. The weight is only 6 ½ ounces and measures approximately
5 ¼ inches x 3 ½ inches x ½ inch.
Display
The display is an LCD 240 pixels by 200 pixels, has a 16-layer grayscale
screen and high-resolution touch screen with enhanced polarizers.
Because these are not eBook readers, these do not employ latest
technology ease of read screens. So you won’t have the luxury of
non-glare read in sunlight technologies as with other higher rated
units.
Content and Accessibility
Primarily used for language learning and translating there are several
language pairs available: English-Spanish, English-Dutch,
English-German, English-French, English-Italian, English-Portuguese, and
English-Swedish. eBook titles can be sourced from online outlets where
eBook formats are compatible.
Mobile Library
Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 has 50MB of free disk space beyond the other
applications installed. Therefore, your limitation is free disk space.
Although not many eBook titles can be stored directly on this unit
eBooks can be easily swapped out between your PC via USB. Additional
eBooks can be stored on MMC (Multi Media Cards) to allow more of a
portable library.
Ease-of-Use
Navigation is enhanced due to the screen operation. However, since this
unit is not a dedicated eBook reader, navigation through a title and
searching are limited.
Battery Life
Two AAA batteries are included but are not rechargeable.
Accessories
A bidirectional dictionary is included from one of the 7 language pairs
available and has a vocabulary of 520,000 entries. Core applications
include: Franklin Viewer • Franklin Reader • Audiobook Player • Music
Player • Date Book • Address Book • Voice Memo • Memo Book • ToDo Book •
Calculator. Desktop applications include: eBookMan Desktop Manager with
Outlook® synchronization powered by Intellisync® for eBookMan. A stylus
and cradle with USB connector are included. Hardware features include:
USB port • MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot • Headphone jack • Speaker •
Microphone • Backlight.
Conclusion
Although not a dedicated eBook reader the Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 has
many features that hold appeal. If language and translating have value
to you then the Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 has impressive capabilities.
If you want to record memos, listen to MP3 music or want a personal
organizer complete with address book, date book, ToDo book and
calculator then the Franklin eBookMan EBM-911 may be just what you are
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High Resolution Touch Screen |
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Measures 5 ¼ X 3 ½ X ½ |
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LCD 240 by 200 Pixels Display |
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16-Layer Grayscale Screen |
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Memo Voice Recording |
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MP3 Player |
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Audio Book Player |
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Language Translation |
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Organizer |
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Address Book |
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Date Book |
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Swappable Multi Media Cards |
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520,000 Entry Bi-Directional
Dictionaries |
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MS Outlook Synchronization |
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Cradle with USB Included |
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USB Port |
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Speaker/Microphone |
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Headphone Jack |
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Backlight |
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