Top Document Scanners
Fujitsu's sturdy ScanSnap s500, which delivers high image quality, takes the number one slot.
By Eric Butterfield, PC World
• Price when reviewed: $595
• Text scan quality: Good
• Performance: Good
• Ease of use: Good
• Features: Very Good
Unit includes full-version OCR software and a document management app, but it's slow overall and its image quality is mediocre.
(Last Rated: February 19, 2007)
• Price when reviewed: $500
• Text scan quality: Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Ease of use: Good
• Features: Good
Large flatbed model offers fast speeds and a high-capacity ADF. However, it can't create searchable PDF files.
(Last Rated: February 19, 2007)
• Price when reviewed: $500
• Text scan quality: Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Ease of use: Very Good
• Features: Very Good
The N6010 scans text quickly, but is slow at handling graphics. It's well priced considering it includes full-version OCR software.
(Last Rated: February 19, 2007)
• Price when reviewed: $399
• Text scan quality: Very Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Ease of use: Very Good
• Features: Good
Ultracompact scanner offers high image quality and a generous software bundle, though OCR capabilities are limited.
(Last Rated: February 19, 2007)
• Price when reviewed: $495
• Text scan quality: Very Good
• Performance: Very Good
• Ease of use: Very Good
• Features: Good
The sturdy s500 delivers high image quality and includes a document management app, but its OCR software is basic.
(Last Rated: February 19, 2007)
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