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Google/AT&T Tool - Use two FREE online tools from Google & AT&T for instant text-to-speech translation. First translate any text using the Google window on the left, then convert the translated text to foreign speech with the AT&T speech synthisizer on the right. Translate from many languages. The settings default to english to french, but try any combination. Cost: FREE
ECTACO iTranslate Voice Translator - uses the most revolutionary software technology, which allows you to naturally speak phrases in English, and immediately produces live pronunciation in the target language, substituting interpreters and foreign language phrase books. You may also select a text line on your display to obtain its voiced translation. Contains over 2,825 of the most commonly used phrases per language, satisfying most demanding language communication needs. iTranslate generates voice translation of your English speech simultaneously. compatible with Palm OS, Pocket PC 2002, Windows 98 / Me. Search Ebay for the lowest price deals. Cost: Under $30
Talking Translator Pro - can translate text between 8 languages with 23 language sets, supports Windows 98, NT 4.x, 2000, ME, XP, Find meanings of words, Read the contents of files and clipboard. It can also read the translations in its native language with proper accent using the in-built text-to-speech feature. You can easily edit and saves your translations and meanings in multiple formats. Also, text-to-speech engines in 12 languages are provided free. 21 Day Free Trial. Cost: Under $30
UT-203 Voice Translator - speech-to-speech interpreter, able to recognize English speech, and pronounce translations in German, English and Russian. There are 4 dictionaries installed: English-Russian, English-German, Russian-English and Russian-German. Use this device as a portable foreign phrase reference library or as a voice translator. This model contains 15 different conversational topics which include about 3,000 phrases and expressions facilitating communication in hotels, post offices, banks, stores, restaurants, hospitals, beauty salons, and many other places. Cost: Under $300
VT Speech recognition software - for the PocketPC, recognizes what you said and pronounces the translation in the selected target language. The latest speech recognition technology in the VT allows you to immediately translate a pronounced phrase without using a dictionary and to listen to clear, life-like pronunciation of the translation. This makes the device a powerful foreign language learning aid. The main function of the PartnerŪ Voice Translator is substitution of an interpreter for you in such standard situations as registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting the bank, etc. Other software available for Windows applicatons. Free Trial Download. Cost: Under $100
Phraselator - The Phraselator is a one-way, handheld, voice or touch screen activated, device that translates phrases from English into other languages. It is part of the Phraselator Translation System which is built on the concept of categorizing groups of phrases (to create "Phrase Modules") that are translated into various languages for a specific intended use. The Phraselator has been used by US military in the Middle East and Iraq under the most rigorous conditions for nearly two years. Cost: Under $3,000
Phone Translation - A popular alternative for language translation is by using one of many interpretor services via a 3-way phone call. Many are available 24 hours a day at under $3 per hour (excluding the price of the long distance call).