Herbie at TheStreet.com has hated L&H from the git-go...he hated it at 30...some more at 40...and 50...and is probably livid to see it over a 100. (Probably just "valuation envy"...as TSCM seems destined for single-digits.) Speech-to-text/text-to-speech is the undeniable future, and LHSP is the gorilla sittin' on top of that building !!!
I hope L&H NEVER integrates their product fully with Windows/Office...why should MSFT get a free ride on L&H genius?...much rather see L&H get the $150 a pop at the retailers...
L&H(TM) Power Translator© Pro version 7 expands the company's family of translation software with a feature-rich offering designed for corporate and small business users requiring quick, effective translations. The software offers a host of new features including:
-- Full integration with Microsoft© Office 2000 Products -- L&H
Power Translator© Pro adds a menu item to the Microsoft©
Office 2000 suite, allowing users to translate directly from
within their favorite Microsoft Office 2000 programs. Users may
choose to translate an entire document or a selection while
preserving the document's formatting.
-- L&H(TM) International Proofreader(TM) -- more than spelling and
grammar correction, this sophisticated technology provides
correction capabilities for complex writing errors and style
issues in many languages, helping to significantly improve
accuracy.
- Text-to-Speech -- by employing L&H(TM) RealSpeak(TM), the new
standard in text-to-speech technology, L&H(TM) Power
Translator© Pro allows users to learn a language while
listening to their translation in English, French, and German.
(Spanish and Italian will be available later this year.)
-- Conversation translation --is a feature that enables users to
easily communicate, face-to-face, with a colleague or companion
who speaks a language different from their own.
-- Subject dictionaries-- enable users to specify the topic of their
document to help improve translation quality. Topics include
Computer/Internet, Business/Finance, Medical/Health, or Legal.
-- Web Translator(TM) -- this convenient function lets users browse
international web sites and translate them on-the-fly, while
keeping images and links intact.
-- Support for Windows© Operating System - L&H Power Translator
Pro version 7 also translates text residing in virtually any
application in the Windows© Operating System, making it the one
product that meets all translation needs.
-- L&H(TM) Multilingual Phrasebook -- commonly used phrases for
virtually any situation are available in 41 languages. Topics
range from Business, Travel, Conversation, Dining,
Accommodations, and more.
System Requirements and Pricing
System requirements for L&H(TM) Power Translator© Pro version 7 include an Intel© Pentium© processor 166 (Pentium© II, 233 recommended), 48 MB RAM (64 recommended), Windows© 95/98/2000 or Windows© NT© Operating Systems (version 4 or higher), 130 MB base install + 15-100 MB disk space per language pair, 16-bit Sound Blaster© or compatible sound card, speakers, Internet access (for Web Translator(TM)), CD-ROM drive, and mouse.
The estimated street price for L&H(TM) Power Translator© Pro version 7 is $149.99. L&H(TM) Power Translator© Pro version 7 is expected to be available in the coming weeks at over retail locations in North America, including but not limited to: CompUSA, Best Buy, Office Depot, Micro Center, Fry's and and other computer superstores. Interested parties can get additional information by visiting the L&H Web site at www.lhsl.com or by calling 800-380-1234. |
