Pocketalk Classic Language Translator Device - Portable Two-Way Voice Interpreter - 82 Language Smart Translations in Real Time (Rose Gold)

This translator works very well. You must follow the instructions in the manual, and it will work fine in translating the languages that are listed. Just keep it charged up.

I buy everyhing from Amazon, and for all products, there are always negative reviews so sometimes you never really know what you're going to get. I just got this translator today, and played around with it, and in my opinion, it seems to be great. I plan to use it for Italian however I tested the device myself today using French since I don't know any Italian, but I do know some French. I tried testing the translations in both directions, and it picked up what I said accurately both in English and in French with no problems. I only used simple sentences because for travel purposes that is all I anticipate using. I'm not planning on engaging in deep and lengthy intellectual conversations with this thing. Just stuff like "where is the train station" or "is there an ice cream shop nearby", etc. When I return from my trip in a couple of months, I can update this review with some real-world experiences and see if it stands up to the job.

I live in the Rio Grand Valley and I work at a hospital. Many patients speak Spanish which I do not speak. I moved down here from the north to take care of my aging parents. I have also had someone who spoke Russian a year ago. I really wish I had this translator a year ago. Many nurses, tech’s, police, and border patrol have stopped me and asked where I got this translator. I hope this company has a lot in stock, I think they may run out. It can be a little frustrating sometimes, it may translate sometimes and I scratch my head wondering how it got that. But, the more I use it the more accurate it gets. I’m a CT technologist and need to ask about allergies and IV contrast. I like to interact with my patients as I’m injecting to make sure they are not having complications. Depending on others to translate takes away the one on one interaction with patients I depend on. I can ask them how they feel and get an instant translation of how they are feeling. At the hospital I do not go anywhere without this in my pocket. Many who listen outside of the door approach me and ask what I was using and where I got it. They smile at the translation’s that are a little wonky, but are amazed at how accurate it is. I really really love this device.

I traveled to Indonesia (still here) and the translator was useful when in more remote areas, IF the connection worked. After a month though, the power button stopped working so I cannot use it anymore. Tried resetting device, no difference. No warranty is offered, so it’s more plastic waste. Foolishly, I bought a second device and that one's battery would never charge, brought it all the way to Thailand never to use it!

Why I didn't buy this type of product years ago is beyond me. What a help this translator is with my Spanish speaking crew. After a few updates the translator has worked with little problems. If service is low I use the mobile wifi from my cell.

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I use this to travel for business to South America. I am learning Spanish, but have a long way to go. My biggest complaint with this device is it only works maybe 50% of the time. It does not seem to matter if it is connected to wifi, or cell service, it just does not pick up what I am saying 1/2 the time. It is not that it is translating inaccurately, it is not picking up the words and translating at all. I end up using my phone many of the time and just reading or showing the person what my screen says.

I’m working on my Spanish, but for now, this is great when traveling!!