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bif

(24,065 posts) Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:21 AM Jan 2020

Anyone have experience with those pocket electronic translators?

Are they worth it? They seem to be on sale permanently for around $80. But I think part of the fun of traveling is trying to communicate with foreigners. But that's just me. Thoughts?

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Anyone have experience with those pocket electronic translators? (Original Post) bif Jan 2020 OP

Heck yeah. My phone is a great translator. LakeArenal Jan 2020 #1

I'm surprised they're still around. There is Google translate and apps now Dream Girl Jan 2020 #2

Just be sure to use the option for downloading a translation set for offline use Major Nikon Jan 2020 #3

LakeArenal

(29,839 posts)

1. Heck yeah. My phone is a great translator.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 08:40 AM

Jan 2020

Visiting a country might work with Point and motion. But when you live in one, learn the language. Translating gets old. You want to know exactly how much you are paying and the exchange rate of currency

Dream Girl

(5,111 posts)

2. I'm surprised they're still around. There is Google translate and apps now

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 09:01 AM

Jan 2020

You don’t need to lug around a device. Just use your phone.

Major Nikon

(36,911 posts)

3. Just be sure to use the option for downloading a translation set for offline use

Reply to Dream Girl (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 09:20 AM

Jan 2020

Data rates vary widely around the world and outside of major cities coverage is hit and miss.

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