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ColorDict Dictionary Wikipedia
Tested version: 4.1.8
Latest version: 4.2.1
Requires Android: from 1.6
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Summary
Whether you're surfing the internet, reading up on stuff or dealing with software I'll bet your smartphone is always within reach. Why not take advantage of the fact that we tend to almost always have our smartphones on us by installing a useful all-in-one dictionary app such as ColorDict Dictionary Wikipedia? Read on for more details.
Features & Use
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Test device: LG Optimus Speed
Android version: 4.1
ColorDict Dictionary Wikipedia is an offline dictionary. Search terms are looked up in all installed dictionaries and presented in color formats, making differentiating them easy.
Some of the dictionaries (e.g. English Wordnet) have a speech output option, meaning you can listen to results (in AE or BE) via the pre-installed Google TTS engine as well as the optional Pico TTS.
Users can determine the order in which the available dictionaries can be combed through using the folder symbol at the top left.
Check the History tab to display your last search entries chronologically, alphabetically or according to how often a term has been searched for.
Screen & Controls
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Using ColorDict Dictionary Wikipedia feels intuitive and familiar. When you start up the app you will see a keyboard and search bar.
You can switch to using the app in landscape mode; this layout – which changes slightly to fit the screen – was designed with tablet users in mind, but I enjoyed using it on my smartphone too.
My main critique would be that installing dictionaries isn't as smooth as it should be. It goes like this: hit the button on the landing display in order to access a list of dictionaries in the Google Play Store. Choose the language pair you're after (for instance English<>German, English <>Japanese) and download the dictionaries you want. Dictionaries are downloaded and installed as apps. In order to integrate the data to ColorDict the app has to be started in order to then install the dictionary data (as well as offer to deinstall data).
Speed & Stability
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Once ColorDict Dictionary Wikipedia and the other dictionaries have been installed
the app will start up as soon as you ask it to. A few features, such as a word completion tool, make using the app very comfortable.
The app didn't crash at all during our test runs.
Price/Performance Ratio
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ColorDict Dictionary Wikipedia and the dictionaries are available for free from Google Play; ad banners are displayed when there's an active internet connection.
Bottom line:
ColorDict is a great tool for users who are interested in language(s) and/or work with language(s).
The app's overall performance is smooth.
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Andrew, Oct 1, 2012
3.6.6 doesn't work for me 3.6.6 doesn't seem to be working on my Galaxy S2. The screen shows indexing of dictionaries, but nothing is happening. Had to roll back to 3.0.1 which works just perfect.
ravichandra, Sep 29, 2012
I love this for my spiritual meditation! I have all these materials in other bible applications but it's unique.
Dale, Sep 26, 2012
Fantastic Great Dictionary with helpful features. Offline content is a huge benefit.
Aatman, Sep 25, 2012
Good! Best dictionary in store..proper meanings.correct pronunciation and saved history..just love it!
Sergey, Sep 24, 2012
Превосходная оболочка с одной проблемой Все великолепно, косяки с рамкой и вылетами поставлены!
khiah, Sep 24, 2012
Awesome This is great I should have downloaded this sooner, the only problem i have is everytime I open it the same window keeps popping up and I dont no why.