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Old 11-13-2013, 08:55 PM   #695
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Originally Posted by JCM View Post
I'm looking into the dictionary software of the Kobo Aura HD whose screen I'm so inclined to. I can't find any consistent comment on the topic. So I'd like to ask you to comment on your experiences.

I need a good dictionary. I know that in English versions the preinstalled dictionary is the Merrian-Webster. I intend this eReader to be my tool when reading foreign languages. My questions are:

Can I install more than one dictionary?
There is a list of available dictionaries on the device. You can install all or none.
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Should I switch the system language to get monolingual definitions?
The dictionary used depends on the book being read. The book should have a language set and the dictionary should be the appropriate one for that language. You can select other dictionaries and search most of them.
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How many dictionaries can I install?
There are 8 single language and 11 translation dictionaries. All of the translation dictionaries are to or from English.
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Does it have any Word builder tool?
I'm not sure what this is but I think the answer is no.
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Can I install other reading app's such as kindle as one does on an Android smartphone?
It is not an Android device, so no. There are some alternative reader applications being developed that can be installed.

There are ways to install and use other dictionaries. This mainly replaces the supplied dictionaries but you can add other translation dictionaries. There is discussion on this here.
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