Google Translate
Google Translate
Do any of y'all use the Google Translate when checking out foreign rations? I tried it out on a Russian and Kazakh using my camera and it magically translates the language for you to take the guess work out of the mystery cans/packets. Just hold the camera over the word and it translates into your chosen language. Figure I am late to this but if not it is well worth using.
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Re: Google Translate
yes. Only downside is accuracy can be hit or miss, but have been using Translate for a while. It's gotten better from where it was, so I figure it should keep improving.
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parafireboy
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Re: Google Translate
Yes, I've used it quite a bit. Like elandil mentioned, it can be hit-or-miss sometimes, but usually works pretty well and at least gives you an idea of what you're eating.
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I tried formal study of a new language using "translate". Short of it is, it's not good for that purpose.
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Re: Google Translate
It does a literal translation which is sometimes not useful at all. It did help me translate the contents of an MRE and instructions on how to mix drink, use FRH etc into Romanian for a friend.
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Re: Google Translate
It was VERY helpful with Russian rations. Just that the focus has to be absolutely perfect to work well. Not always easy with the glare from packaging.
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Re: Google Translate
What's the camera translator application you all are speaking of? I would love to use it for future endeavors and rations,
Good luck and may your rations stay unspoiled!
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There is a language translator for Apple iPad and Phones. It worked reasonably well when I used it via voice.
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parafireboy
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Re: Google Translate
I'm not sure what operating system your phone / tablet uses, but just go to the appropriate app store and search for "Google Translate".FREMONT wrote:What's the camera translator application you all are speaking of? I would love to use it for future endeavors and rations,
Re: Google Translate
Hi. What specifically you need to translate?
parafireboy wrote:I'm not sure what operating system your phone / tablet uses, but just go to the appropriate app store and search for "Google Translate".FREMONT wrote:What's the camera translator application you all are speaking of? I would love to use it for future endeavors and rations,
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