Franklin TG-490 Translator

Pros: Does function
Cons: Very difficult to read; Poor display of information;Not able to input a phrase

I bought this device because I am starting to travel internationally. I received the product a few days ago. I am not 100% happy with it. To start, the screen is very hard to read. The contrast setting really does not do anything to hep read the screen. Have to strain my eyes and keep tilting the unit to avoid reflection to read. The back-light is useless too!! Very disappointing!!!

There is no capability to enter more than one word at a time. It has a selection of phrases based on category.

It does function fine as a translator, just not too easy to read, or move back and forth through options.

I would give this a 2.5 out of 5.0. I feel that Franklin could have done much better with this product. Why make a translator device that is very difficult to read?

If I was able to return it, I would. Definitely not worth the retail price of $230. Going to check out the Voyager III.