yah, seems like he can't make up his mind in my opinion.Originally posted by dragg:since that guy took over the ministry keeps changing format.
the poor who cannot afford an electronic dictionary will be at a disadvantage.
Originally posted by dragg:currently creative has the only approved model.
To boast that they are up to date with technologyOriginally posted by dragg:in future electronics dictionary can be used during chinese composition examinations.
i think when it comes to that, you will only be staying home and shake leg. cos robot will be working for the employers, instead of you working...Originally posted by Mr Fugue:I'm just waiting for the day when they invent a robot to work for me while I sit at home, shake legs to receive the pay.
now english essay still cannot use dictionary right?Originally posted by starblue:make them approve of english electronic dictionary for english exams also... comprehension included. liddat then fair lah...
I see it as inevitable sacrifice towards higher productivity.Originally posted by renorenal:It has gotten until this stage huh? Technology and more technology... well, personally I think us humans are getting more and more lazy as technology advances, especially to those who can afford it lar, of course... hmmm...
support local brand mah.Originally posted by dakkon_blackblade:But I'm surprised though that the only approved model(s) come from Creative. I wonder whether they have looked at most of the alternatives in the market and concluded that Creative's is the best.
i wonder how much did creative pay to get the monopoly, i don't believe only the ones made by creative are good ro useable..........Originally posted by dakkon_blackblade:Dictionaries are already being used in Chinese composition exams anyway, so the move to allow electronic ones is just a logical step forward. But I'm surprised though that the only approved model(s) come from Creative. I wonder whether they have looked at most of the alternatives in the market and concluded that Creative's is the best.
But perhaps it's best not to over-rely on technology. What if your electronic dictionary run out of battery or suddenly malfunctioned for whatever reason during the exam? The paper dictionary at least won't let you down in that way.
its good that the govt is supporting indigenous firms mahOriginally posted by hisoka:i wonder how much did creative pay to get the monopoly, i don't believe only the ones made by creative are good ro useable..........