Dictionary Look-up

calamityjames · 12-11-2014, 06:59 AM

I am looking to replace a Sony PRS 650. Dictionary look-up is very important. With this model you tap on a word twice and a definition will pop up. The quality of the French - English dictionary (Oxford - Hachette) is excellent. Can any current model match this? I asked Kobo this question and got an unhelpful reply. A previous question (3 years ago) elicited the information that Kobo dictionaries are not good. Have things changed? (An epub reader is preferable)

HarryT · 12-11-2014, 09:10 AM

The Kindle has the best dictionaries of any reader on the market. It doesn't come with a French translation dictionary (only a purely French dictionary), but hundreds of dictionaries are available to buy in the Kindle store. There is, for example, a Collins French to English dictionary available at a moderate price which appears to be well-reviewed.

The Kobo has very poor dictionaries; if they are an important feature for you, it's probably best to look elsewhere.

12-11-2014, 06:59 AM	#1
calamityjames Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Sony PRS 650	Dictionary Look-up I am looking to replace a Sony PRS 650. Dictionary look-up is very important. With this model you tap on a word twice and a definition will pop up. The quality of the French - English dictionary (Oxford - Hachette) is excellent. Can any current model match this? I asked Kobo this question and got an unhelpful reply. A previous question (3 years ago) elicited the information that Kobo dictionaries are not good. Have things changed? (An epub reader is preferable) Last edited by calamityjames; 12-11-2014 at 08:46 AM.

12-11-2014, 09:10 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The Kindle has the best dictionaries of any reader on the market. It doesn't come with a French translation dictionary (only a purely French dictionary), but hundreds of dictionaries are available to buy in the Kindle store. There is, for example, a Collins French to English dictionary available at a moderate price which appears to be well-reviewed. The Kobo has very poor dictionaries; if they are an important feature for you, it's probably best to look elsewhere. Last edited by HarryT; 12-11-2014 at 09:13 AM.

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