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iPrepPress Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary for iPod (Mac) (04/21/2006)

iPrepPress Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary for iPod (Mac)

Entered CNET Catalog: 04/21/2006

SKU: MWpdM

Manufacturer: iPrepPress

Manufacturer description

Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary is the perfect dictionary for quick, on-the-go language reference. PRODUCT FEATURES: Clear, concise definitions; Pronunciations and variant spellings; Brief guide to punctuation.

Product summary

The goodThe good: The iPrepPress Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary packs a great deal of Merriam-Webster's dictionary on to your iPod, takes up very little disc space, and offers easy navigation. Plus, there's no DRM involved.

The badThe bad: The iPrepPress Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary isn't as fleshed out as its online counterpart, and the iPod's accelerated scrolling feature doesn't work for the included word lists.

The bottom lineThe bottom line: iPod owners who require a dictionary on the go will benefit from the iPrepPress Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary, but it doesn't hold a candle to the free online version.

Average user rating: 0 stars

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iPrepPress Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary for iPod (Mac) specifications

  • General
  • Category Utilities
  • Subcategory Utilities - dictionary / translation
  • License pricing Standard
  • Software
  • License Type Complete package
  • License Qty 1 user
  • License Pricing Standard
  • Platform MacOS
  • Distribution Media Download
  • Package Type Retail
  • System Requirements
  • OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later
  • System Requirements Details Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later - HD 5.0 MB