1. Franklin Spell Checker and Thesaurus
Price range: Low
This handy carry-along thesaurus features 500,000 synonyms and antonyms. It fills all the basic needs, and gives a little more with its commonly-confused words helper. This model has a one-line display window. You can play one of the eight learning games or find words with the crossword solver. The device also features a currency and metric converter, SAT Word List, calculator and phone list.
2. Franklin Electronics Merriam Websters Speaking Dictionary and Thesaurus
Price range: Medium
This handy device includes a list of 120,000 words with over 300,000 definitions. You'll find thesaurus entries, learning games, a grammar guide, SAT word list, and many more features. If you're trying to build your SAT vocbabulary, you'll love the SAT word list provided--or you can build your own list.
3. Franklin Merriam Websters Speaking Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus
Price range: High
The Eleventh Edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary features a sleek new look and modern-looking screen. Even better, it has all the tools a student could want for on-the-go learning. It contains all the usual features, like definitions, learning games, and usage guides, but this model actually "speaks" the words for you in a clear voice that users love. It's easy to fit into a backpack and handy to use.
