ECTACO Voice Translator Russian -> German

If you're in need of a reliable electronic phrase book for travelling, ECTACO Voice Translator is a great choice. It offers over 3200 phrases separated into 15 different categories, giving you a range of options to choose from. What sets ECTACO Voice Translator apart is the inclusion of a text-to-speech engine (TTS) and a voice recognition system which allows for speech-to-speech translation. This means you can either view the selected phrase translation on the screen or listen to it, with the added ability of having your PDA or handheld computer recognize spoken sentences and translate them into another language.

While voice recognition is still a work in progress, the current accuracy rate of around 90-95% is impressive, particularly within a relatively quiet environment. The interface is easy to navigate, ensuring that you can quickly and easily find the phrase you are searching for. With TTS, you can also learn how to pronounce phrases correctly.

ECTACO Voice Translator is an incredibly useful tool for travelling overseas, with a phrase bank full of carefully selected, widely used expressions. It's also much easier to utilize than a traditional dictionary, especially if you're still learning the language. The system requirements are reasonable, with a minimum of 4MB RAM and Microsoft Pocket PC or higher. ECTACO Voice Translator is available for Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Spanish languages, and can be found at lingvosoft.com.