Japanese <> English PDA/CE software?

[puargs]

Since all the discussion topics for PDA/CE software in particular are fairly old, I wanted to ask if there are any really good solutions for Japanese <> English translation that weren't previously discussed (Dokusha, for example).

Dokusha seems to be exactly the kind of software that I'm looking for (Kanji input recognition, *non*-romanized word display, straightforward ease of use), but are there any more advanced programs with those same features? From what I've heard, Dokusha's dictionary is extensive, but lacks advanced features like sentence usage, and has no room for expansion.

I'm already sold on the PDA/CE, because of the ability for easy upgrade and additional device capabilities. Are there more advanced programs? Do they run on WinCE or PALM? Basically, I'm looking for the most extensive option that must include kanji recognition and a really large amount of words. I'm not going with the wordtank option because I'm absolutely in love with the idea of being able to *write* kanji on the screen for recognition (all the wordtanks I've seen with this option are clunky and pale in comparison to a PDA/CE). Any recommendations that aren't completely byzantine and intended solely for japanese use? I'm looking to purchase the handheld device and willing to also pay for the software (Dokusha is free to start, but there must be better actual sales applications).. I'm able to spend up to about ~$275 USD in totality, but would obviously like to spend less. Based on older prices, that could probably purchase a very good option. Any ideas?

[bcc]

Sorry to disapoint you but as far as I know Dokusha (which is a nice program all the same) does not have Kanji input recognition (if what you mean is handwriting recognition).
I highly recommend PAdict
http://padict.sourceforge.net
which does include such recognition. It works on any palm with palmos > 3.3 but I recomend one of the higher resolution newer palms.

Best regards
Benoit

[tea]

I personally don't use this, but Decuma Japanese looks impressive. They should have a demo video on their website that you can look at. But hand writing, and tapping with a stylus gets tiresome after a while though. It's cute at first, but after that... You'll want a keyboard.

[puargs]

I think I might get all 3 of those programs and a decent PDA.. No worries about the keyboard though, you can buy a fold-up full size one for like 10~20 bucks. Thanks for all the suggestions!

[oyajikun]

I use Ectaco Japanese dictionary along with the Decuma Japanese input on my h4355 Ipaq. PM me if you want any more information.

[GomiGirl]

I have a few old Apple Newtons lying about the office - never used and still in their original boxes. They have a great FEP and Dictionary for E-J as additional software.

Actually these are collectors items now. Perhaps I should do an EBay Auction???

[Taro Toporific]

I have a few old Apple Newtons lying about the office - never used and still in their original boxes. They have a great FEP and Dictionary for E-J as additional software.

Actually these are collectors items now. Perhaps I should do an EBay Auction???

You would be surprised by the stuff people will buy.

I bought my factory-refurb Apple Newton just after they pulled the plug on the Newton project for $150. I sold it to SoftMap in Akihabara a couple of years ago for around 20,000 yen. The Newton was used of course but I had the original box and all the accessories. The clerk said to me privately that SoftMap was ripping me off I could have got more on Yahoo Japan. Yeah, riiiiiight.

Now where is that Sinclair ZX81 of mine?

[kotatsuneko]

ooh, no zzx80, Taro?

are pocket pcs good enough for looking up entries on excel does anyone know? the recent dells look good

heres some info on palm jpn stuff and jelt:


http://www.geocities.com/frozball/