Fluther: Care to recommend a good portable scanner?

Care to recommend a good portable scanner?

Asked by Jude (32198

) August 17th, 2011
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I have a Dell (studio).

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I have a HP Photosmart D110. It makes excellent pics, prints well, but it may be a little heavier than you want.

Adirondackwannabe (36713

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I have had many people recommend the Fujitsu ScanSnap to me. Check out the reviews. I’ve been tempted, but it’s a bit pricey.

tom_g (16638

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A camera and a steady hand. Seriously once you’ve got the hang of it you can duplicate a text book in about 30mins. (I’m assuming that’s what the scanners for?)

Lightlyseared (34677

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@Lightlyseared Yep.

Jude (32198

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I would not recommend a pen scanner. I have a Planon Docupen, and getting consistent results is tough, you have to manually roll the scanner across the paper slowly and steadily.

Scanners like the Snapscan,with document feeders are a lot better. I use a Visioneer Strobe 500 and it’s great (but pricey).

And @Lightlyseared is correct, a camera or phone camera could be the solution, especially for books.

Here’s a nifty DIY Camera Phone Copy Stand

jaytkay (25810

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I’m looking for something cheap that will do the job.

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