Five-Language European Translator
Price: $20
If you’re planning to travel abroad this summer, this gadget could prove to be as valuable as your passport.
The 5-Language European Translator from Franklin Electronic Publishers can quickly translate 210,000 words from English to French, German, Italian and Spanish. Franklin has also loaded the pocket translator with 5,000 conversational phrases grouped in categories such as Travel & Directions, Emergencies, Eating & Drinking and Shopping.
The translator is about the size of a thick credit card and is powered by a nickel-sized lithium battery.