Electronic Resources
As new models of electronic dictionaries are produced frequently, it is difficult to make up-to-date recommendations. Before purchasing an electronic dictionary, it is suggested that you read the following guide (insert link to ElectronicDictionaryBuyersGuideUpdated.doc here)
An alternative to purchasing an electronic dictionary is to install dictionary software on a PDA. More information can be found at http://www.peterrivard.com/Pages/SuperDictionary.html
Electronic Dictionaries by Manufacturer
Canon Word Tank series http://cweb.canon.jp/wordtank/index.html
REVIEW: http://member.newsguy.com/%7Esakusha/dict/index.html
Canon regularly provide English instruction manuals.
Sharp Zaurusu series http://ezaurus.com/
REVIEW: http://member.newsguy.com/%7Esakusha/dict/index.html
Sharp Papyrus series http://www.sharp.co.jp/papyrus/index.html
MANUAL: http://www.bornplaydie.com/japan/dictionary/sharppw9700.pdf
Seiko SR series http://www.sii.co.jp/cp/index.html
INFO: http://www.sii.co.jp/cp/products/index.html
Casio XD series http://casio.jp/exword/index.html
REVIEW: http://www.jref.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-20286.html
Individual Models of Interest to Learners
Seiko RM-2000
REVIEW: http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Japanese-English-Dictionary-Thesaurus/dp/B00005QEYV
Designed for learners of Japanese.
Casio XD-470
REVIEW: http://www.jref.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-20286.html
Allows the user to draw Kanji via a stylus.