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Sharp PWE500A Electronic Dictionary and Thesaurus with Quotations, Crossword and Puzzle Solver

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Oxford dictionary of english
Oxford Thesaurus of English
Qxford dictionary of Quotations
Oxford Crossword Dictionary
Oxford Puzzle Solver
Spellcheck
Phrase Search
Anagram Solver
History Function
Calculator/convertor

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Brand	Sharp
Model Number	PWE-500A
Item Weight	18 g
Product Dimensions	24.4 x 15 x 3.4 cm
Colour	Silver
Material Type	plastic
Binding Edge	office_product
Manufacturer Part Number	4974019024783

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ASIN	B00015U88S
Best Sellers Rank	24,160 in Office Products (See top 100) #80 in Office Products > Office Electronics > Electronic Dictionaries, Thesauri & Translators
Shipping Weight	499 g
Date First Available	27 Jun 2006

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Manufacturer's Description

Sharp Electronic Dictionaries combine highest quality content with powerful electronics to create stylish, portable reference tools. Use them to search, cross-reference and explore the English language, and ensure that you’re never again lost for words. The Oxford Dictionary of English 2nd edition is the major new edition of the New Oxford Dictionary of English, which since it was first published in 1998 has established itself as the foremost single-volume authority on the English language. The text focuses on contemporary English as it is really used, informed by currently available evidence and the latest research. Featuring 355,000 words, phrases, and definitions, the Oxford Dictionary of English offers comprehensive and accessible coverage of the English of the 21st century The New Oxford Thesaurus of English is the result of intensive ongoing research and exploitation of Oxford's bank of linguistic databases. With over 600,000 alternative and opposite words, it provides coverage of English as it is used today, including World English, and includes rare, technical, and colloquial senses. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is Oxford's largest quotations dictionary will help you to find quotations for all occasions, and identify who said what, and where, and when

20,000 quotations from books, films, newspapers, and speeches

3,000 authors, including politicians, actors, poets, scientists, and artists, from around the world

Coverage from classical times to the present day

Indexed by theme and keyword/author searchable.

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145 of 148 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The hitchhiker's guide to the glossary 30 Aug 2004

By Gavin Wilson

Electronic dictionaries have been slow to catch on in the UK, but this model may change that. I guess most children have an aversion to dictionaries full-stop. I remember at school finding it so tedious to look up words in the index, or in a dictionary, particularly when you weren't confident about the spelling. The exercise became even more labrious if the explanation of the word contained further words you didn't understand.

Electronic dictionaries are potentially offputting because you have to key the word in -- tedious if you're also using a computer WP package which means you'll have to key the word in twice. But wait ... if you don't get the spelling correct, this machine suggests similar-looking words. And if there's any word you don't understand in the explanation of a word, you simply move the cursor to that word and jump to its explanation. Hopping around from word to word is much easier with the Sharp than with a hardcopy dictionary.

The Sharp also contains a good thesaurus and ... uniquely ... a fine book of quotations, from the Oxford University Press. I have the hardcopy versions of the Oxford Dictionary of English and the Oxford Book of Quotations, and I know from the size and weight of them that I would not want to lug them around. Yet this device weighs little more than a scientific calculator.

The reason I refer in the title to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is that, unexpectedly, the Oxford Dictionary of English contains a reasonable encyclopaedia. This is not sufficiently extensive to have the people at Britannica worried, but if I key in, for example, RICHARD and hit the ENTER key, I get 60-word write-ups of each of the three King Richards of England.

It is a minor marvel....

The only down-side is that, though this may look like many of Sharp's organisers, you cannot store any of your own text or data on the device. But that's probably for the best -- I wouldn't want to become too dependent on the thing! Read more ›

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Sliced Bread 22 Feb 2007

By Imperial Jade

I've had one of these about a year now and I'd be very reluctant to part with it. It's become part of my life and is more important to me than my mobile phone. I originally bought this as a present for my wife, but after I'd played with it, kept it for myself.

First, the device:

The design is well thought out. You can find what you want quickly and intuitively. You can pass it to someone that's never seen one before and even they can use it after you've told them to press the "DICT" button. It's that easy. When I first got it, I wasn't too keen on the screen, which I thought should be higher resolution, but actually, the screen is good enough to do its job. Battery life is excellent: I use it every day and still haven't had to change the battery yet! One of the best features is you don't need to turn it on: you just press "DICT", "THES" or "QUOTE" and it's ready to do what you want. It's quicker and easier to use than a paper dictionary. I use the "DICT" function 98% of the time, but don't regret buying the more expensive model. When you need "THES" or "QUOTE", it's very nice to have them right there in your pocket.

Second, the content:

I own and have used many different dictionaries, ranging from kiddies dictionaries, through to the monstrous and intimidating 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary. I can honestly say the Oxford Dictionary of English, which this device contains, is the best dictionary I have had the pleasure to use. It is comprehensive, yet unlike other dictionaries of similar size, it's easy to understand. This, to me, is very important. What is the point of looking up a word if you can't understand it's definition? If you can't follow it, you are none the wiser.... Read more ›

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111 of 115 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The most essential tool I've never known I wanted.. 2 Feb 2004

By A Customer

Saw the Sharp dictionary in a newspaper article, and thought that I'd risk a purchase. My first surprise upon getting it was just how stylish and portable it really is. My second was how easy it is to use, which is a refreshing change.

The content in the PW-E500 is what really makes it special, and I've found myself using all 3 of the reference works included. The dictionary definitions are superb, and the use of encylopedic data is an essential part of its appeal,along with the clearest text I've seen. The thesaurus is excellent, and I've found the quotations book to be both useful and informative.

I've used products by others, but what I've found different with the Sharp device is how it can be used as an interactive tool, leaping around different words, going back and forth in search of the right one. It's something that would take too long with normal dictionaries.

In summary - it's exceptional/extraordinary/singular/unprecedented... , and judging by reactions from my colleagues, will also be making many more appearances.

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent 23 Jun 2005

By A Customer

I admit that I have very little to add to Gavin Wilson's review. I found this electronic dictionary excellent - comprehesive and easy to use with good definitions and lots of extra features. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an electronic dictionary.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate to buy this excellent product 24 Feb 2008

By D. Garvey

This is the best electronic dictionary you can buy. Its design is practically perfect, and the books it contains are not "pocket" editions; they are big, first-rate references that you wouldn't want to carry around with you (this dictionary is about the size of a Palm Pilot). It's much more convenient to use than running to your PC every time you want to look up a word. Check the prices of the references in the PW-E500 and you will see it is worth every penny. Sharp also markets similar models in the US and Canada. Each has its own advantages. One of the Canadian models (the PW-E560) has, in addition to the Oxford Dictionary of English, the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary, one of the best French-English, English-French dictionaries available. Sharp's electronic dictionaries have lots of useful features, but two of the best are the Quick View button and the Super Jump button. The Quick View button instantly gives you a condensed view of long entries so that you can easily navigate to the part of speech or precise sense you are looking for. The Super Jump button allows you to jump to the definition of a word that appears within an entry, and then return to the first entry. Let's hope Sharp keeps making excellent products like this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Puzzle Solver Supreme!

This ia a great item. If you just need a dictionary question answered or need help remembering a quote this is the one for you. Read more

Published on 16 April 2011 by Maggie

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best investments I've made

As a student I found that I was really in need of an electronic dictionary, as when researching I constantly need to look things up, but big dictionaries are so heavy to carry... Read more

Published on 29 Mar 2011 by hp

3.0 out of 5 stars practical but not perfect

i bought this thinking that there will be easier to discover more the language , but the dictionary which is built in, it is not the best one for me, i would recomened advanced... Read more

Published on 27 Feb 2011 by Marcin

4.0 out of 5 stars No as good as the older version

The older version of this Electronic Dictionary was easier to use and gave more accurate results. It seems as though this version has been 'over engineered' in the name of... Read more

Published on 11 Jan 2011 by David Lawson

4.0 out of 5 stars quite nice

Actually better than expected. the only disappointment (from a foreigner's point of view) is that very few words have pronunciation! Read more

Published on 4 Jan 2011 by magdawu

3.0 out of 5 stars dissapointed

Although this gives quick and comprehensive results the screen is not clear and it is difficult to read. It is not the brighness which is at fault but the contrast. Read more

Published on 23 Dec 2010 by Maureen Jamieson

5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful gadget

This Sharps crossword and puzzle solver l have bought for a gift for Christmas, but based on the one we have now which has been in constant use these past few years and is now... Read more

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