Updated WordBook Dictionary From TranCreative

[Brad Adrian]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.handango.com/brainstore/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=311&productId=28105' target='_blank'>http://www.handango.com/brainstore/...productId=28105</a><br /><br /></div>TranCreative announces a new version of WordBook, its English Dictionary for Pocket PC. This updated version includes more than 147,000 definitions and 300,000 links.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/adrian/wordbook.gif" /><br /><br />Enhancements in the new v3.0 include:<br /><br />• New, more simple and powerful user interface layout <br />• Added thesaurus functionality<br />• Wild card and phonetic word search. <br />• Study List for vocabulary building for GRE, SAT or TOEFL exams<br />• International Phonetic Alphabets included in pronunciation guide<br /><br />A free demo version and full version can be purchased from <a href="http://www.handango.com/brainstore/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=311&productId=28105">Handango</a>. If you buy WordBook by February 15, 2004, you can save $5.00 off the regular price of $19.95.

[popabawa]

Any news on an upgrade from the last version?

I only bought it a couple of weeks ago :(

I had a look at transcreative's website but there's no mention there...

Iain.

[IanT]

Hi

Can anyone tell me if this is US English or UK English?

If US can anyone recomend a good UK English PPC dictionary

Thanks

Ian

[mjnh]

1. The dictionary word list covers both American and UK English, however definitions are written in American English.

2. Regarding upgrade for existing users, if you own any two pieces: WordBook, WordMaster, Quick Lookup, or if you buy WordBook or Quick Lookup after 1/1/2004, the upgrade is free. Otherwise it is 5.95.

More details can be found here:
http://www.trancreative.com/wbupgrade.aspx

[shawnc]

Any news on an upgrade from the last version?

I only bought it a couple of weeks ago :(

I had a look at transcreative's website but there's no mention there...

Iain.

I have the same question. I just sent their customer service an email asking for their policy. I'll post back with their response.

For those who don't currently have a dictionary, I recommend this product highly. Both product AND service BLOW Lextionary away (IMO). And if you purchase, make sure to include the free word picker. It's a nice little add-on that permits you to highlight a word in ANY application (except Reader) and look up the meaining with the tap of a stylus.

This program is the best and the only thing that would change my opinion is whether they provide free updates within reasonable time frame. Similar to Iain, I have not had this product very long and would be quite dissapointed if I had to pay for an upgrade.

[shawnc]

2. Regarding upgrade for existing users, if you own any two pieces: WordBook, WordMaster, Quick Lookup, or if you buy WordBook or Quick Lookup after 1/1/2004, the upgrade is free. Otherwise it is 5.95.

More details can be found here:
http://www.trancreative.com/wbupgrade.aspx

mjnh is correct. There website indicates in very clear terms there upgrade policy. I contacted them directly and without going into details I can say that the speed and fairness of their response was top-notch :way to go: .

I'm telling you, when you combine service AND product (with a little value sprinkled in) you have a formula for success. I hope this company does well and would highly recommend their product.

[popabawa]

Thanks for that, I looked quite hard at the website but couldn't see the $5.95 upgrade info.

Must need glasses! :mrgreen:

[Wontonion]

does anyone get an error message akin to "can't find wordbook dictionary...blah blah blah" periodically while using the dictionary, and especially when left idle?

if so, does this patch fix that?

am i doing something wrong?

[shawnc]

does anyone get an error message akin to "can't find wordbook dictionary...blah blah blah" periodically while using the dictionary, and especially when left idle?

if so, does this patch fix that?

am i doing something wrong?

I think this has to do with where you installed the package. If you didn't install to the "default directory" (i.e. sd card, etc), then when attempting to open for the 1st time, you will have to navigate to where you installed the software. This should only happen the 1st time you use the software.