LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. , the innovative developer of handheld electronic reference, language learning, and test preparation devices, is excited to introduce the new Speaking Spelling Bee handheld (SSB-210). Now serious spelling bee participants and students (ages 8 & up) can experience the challenge and excitement of a spelling bee in the palms of their hands!
This new innovative handheld features a hi contrast 2 inch color LCD screen as well as the ability to connect to a TV, enhancing the learning environment through shared interactivity for multiple players (up to 6), whether in the classroom or in the living room with the entire family. The ultimate in portable learning, the new Speaking Spelling Bee device features three modes of play -- competition, game show, and practice modes -- as well as other interactive word games that includes Word Train and Hangman. The new handheld also includes the Speaking Merriam-Webster Intermediate Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Intermediate Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster Rhyming Dictionary, Franklin's phonetic spell correction capability, and a reading assignment tracker, making this the perfect companion for all school work!
The Speaking Spelling Bee is the first in Franklin's new line of color screen interactive products that include SD card slots and USB connectivity for content and gaming, as well as a slide out QWERTY keyboard.
"The launch of the new Speaking Spelling Bee product is the first of several new innovative products featuring our new design, with the quality and content our customers expect. The new Speaking Spelling Bee handheld reflects our commitment to the consumer, by providing easy to use, innovative language learning content, designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable for all," said Michael Crincoli, Franklin's Vice President, North American Operations.
The Speaking Spelling Bee handheld will be available at select retail outlets and at http://www.franklin.com/ during the first quarter of 2008.
On Display at CES 2008: Franklin will be demonstrating the Speaking Spelling Bee Handheld (SSB-210) along with their whole line of language learning products in Central Hall, Booth #15200. Come see what everyone is buzzing about!
About Franklin
Franklin Electronic Publishers Incorporated is a world leader in electronic handheld information, having sold more than 37,000,000 electronic books since 1986. Current titles available directly or through partners number more than 26,000 in sixteen languages under license from world class publishers, such as Merriam-Webster and HarperCollins, focused in five genres: Learning, Language Learning, Travel, Spiritual, and Leisure. The Company also licenses its underlying technology to an array of partners including Adobe, Sun Microsystems and Ademco (a division of Honeywell). Franklin distributes ROLODEX(R) Electronics branded organizers worldwide and SEIKO branded reference products in North and South America, Australia and the European Community. Franklin's products are available at 43,000 retail outlets worldwide, through catalogs, and online at http://www.franklin.com/.
ROLODEX(R) is a registered trademark of Berol Corporation, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. SEIKO is a registered trademark of SEIKO Corporation.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed throughout this release, including, but not limited to, those that are stated as Franklin's belief or expectation or preceded by the word "should" are forward looking statements that involve risks to and uncertainties in Franklin's business, including, among other things, the timely availability and acceptance of new electronic products and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in Franklin's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.