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PDA Speech Translator

Posted by michael on from the someday-it'll-cost-$9.99 dept.

jlowery writes "Not quite as good as a babelfish, but a PDA that does translation is probably better than resorting to hand gestures alone. I could see this as a boon to the tourist who travels to places where English speakers are uncommon."

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  1. FP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    FP

  2. dear sir by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I could simply point out that YOU FAIL IT and move on with my day, but your FAILURE strikes me as a particularly pathetic one. Not only did YOU FAIL IT, but YOU FAILED IT with absolutely no style. There's nothing funny or offensive about your FAILED attempt. You came, you proved that you are teh sux, and that was that. Consider yourself lucky that you're getting a reply at all.

    Next time YOU FAIL IT, try to do it with some panache.

    1. Re:dear sir by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      You, sir, have offended me by omission.

      Earlier today I failed it (narrowly) with the mention of Lore Sjoberg.

      You FAILED to mock me as you mocked the grandparent.

      I am deeply hurt by your insensitivity.

  3. Re:Had to be said by valkraider · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Moderators, of which I have been one from time to time, need to do their research before modding. Or at least pay attention...

    I was about to say "All your Base are belong to us!" when I saw this post. You see, moderators, the "All your base are belong to us!" comes from a poor translation of a video game - and poor translation is not OFF TOPIC. We are talking about a translating device - which would give us potential real world "All your base are belong to us!".

    Mod parent up +1 funny, and +1 insightful (Too bad it is an AC posting)