Trinvo Talking Translator [Pocket Translator with 12 Languages, 750 Phrases, and iPod Looks]

The world is certainly becoming a much smaller place. Communication is an almost instantaneous event and technology has nearly broken the multicultural barriers that once separated the world. There is one thing, however, that still stands in the way of true international conglomeration, the language barrier. Who hasn’t had trouble when they’ve attempted to get a cab in New York or purchase a pack of smokes in Sri Lanka. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have your own personal translator in your pocket? Well, look no further. The Trinvo talking Translator is here to help.

The Trinvo – Talking Translator serves as a handy pronunciation tool for international travelers and tourists. It allows the user to cross-translate up to 12 international languages, spoken in a human voice in the native language. Each language stores over 750 commonly used travel-related sentences, as well as a dictionary of more than 2,500 words and popular sightseeing info. Now wouldn’t this come in handy on the Amazing Race.

• Cross-translates 12 international languages: Spanish, Russian, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin) and English
• Speaks in a human voice in the native language
• Over 750 commonly used travel-related sentences per language
• 8 categories for fast search of desired sentences
• Dictionary of more than 2,500 words for each language
• Famous sight-seeing spots for each language-speaking country
• Save and Recall function for most commonly used sentences
• Rotary dial wheel for speedy navigation and ease of use
• Displays home time and world time
• Earphone jack (3.5-mm) for private listening and learning
• Adjustable screen contrast
• Volume level selection switch
• Key tone on / off function
• Keys and buttons made from comfortable silicone
• Auto power off
• LCD with LED backlight timer
• Hangman and Quiz games
• Currency and metric converter
• Alarm
• Colors may vary

Specification

• Dimensions: Height: 10.0×10.0×5.0-cm (3.9×3.9×2-in)
• Weight: 300-g

The Trinvo Talking Translator is more like a conversational dictionary that looks like an iPod. It doesn’t really perform real-time translation but from the looks of things it just might help keep you out of a Turkish prison. And this is certainly a good thing. You can pick up your own Trinvo for 34.99GBP (about $58) at www.gadgetshop.com.