I have used Smartling for translation work for a number of years now, and it's definitely my favorite translation tool. The reasons for this are many: First and foremost, it is easy to use. There are several convenient tabs at the top, e.g. Context, Quality Checks, Search in TM, and Glossary. These are used often and very relevant to a smooth and efficient workflow. Secondly, the translation window has a simple and practical layout. Source text on the left, target on the right. Navigating from segment to segment is easy, either by confirming segments and moving on to the next, or simply clicking into whatever segment you want to work in. And last, but not least, as you work through your text, you can use a number of common insertables, like common and special characters, and tags to mention a few. This makes the translation process fast and convenient. I would also like to mention that if you have any issues you would like help with during the project, there is an easy-to-use Open New Issue function on the right hand side. Simply enter the question or comment you have, and the issue will be reported to the person in charge of this specific job.

As a translator, I use Smartling daily and it's my main source of work at the moment. Smartling's browser-based CAT tool has made my work much faster and organized allowing me to deliver high quality results and to process higher volumes of work. Navigation between strings, translation memory search, glossary usage, and quality checks have become quite intuite for me. As reagrds ease of implementation and integration from a translator's standpoint, I only have to wait for a project manager to include me in a client workteam and to start working as soon as open jobs are posted after glossaries, translation memories, and workflow processes are set up. I have technical support if an issue arises, though I often have to rely on project managers for answers.

I love the accuracy of Smartling's MT. It's top-notch and easily competing with the best MTPE tools. The team always replies to questions promptly. The tool is very easy to implement, integrate and utilize in a translation workflow. I use Smartling daily.