It is raning dictionaries in Japan now after the Sharp PW-GT550 which was inspired by the Nintendo DS here is the Canon Wordtank M300/V300. Apart from the display both the M300 and V300 share the same features, the M300 has a 3.8 inch standard display (320 x 240 pixels) whereas the V300 has a 4.9 inch (480 x 320 pixels) wide touchscreen. Features include an English to Japanese and vice versa translator, dictionary and a text to speech engine for learning prounciation. It is not all work and no play with these dictionaries as they come with a SD card slot so you can load up your favourite tunes. They connect to a PC via USB.

A Japan only product the M300 will be available from Feb 2 in Blue and Pink for 47,000 Yen ($ 390) and the V300 will have a choice of pink and blue color and sell for 52,000 Yen ($ 425).