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Visigo Photo Scanner

About.com Rating five out of Five

From Catherine Roseberry, for About.com

Visigo Photo Scanner

Visigo Photo Scanner

Ambir Technology

The Bottom Line

Scanning small documents such as business cards, id cards or photos while on the road required that a mobile professional find an office to borrow or hoteling space which also had scanners available. Now with the very portable Visigo Photo Scanner, mobile professionals can scan while in their own vehicle, in a train or on a plane. The possible uses for this scanner make it a wise accessory investment for those in the legal fields, law enforcement, medical, insurance and real estate professions.
Pros
  • 600 optical dpi.
  • Ultra compact footprint - size of a stapler.
  • Uses USB for power.
Cons
  • None.

Description

  • Weighs only 7.2 ounces and includes leather carrying case.
  • Includes PageManager software.
  • Includes supplies: calibration paper, cleaning sheet and photo sleeves.
  • Mechanical paper sensor to ensure each photo is scanned effectively.
  • Scans business cards, id cards, medical cards, 3x5 photos, 4x6 photos and 4x9.5 photos.
  • Compatible with Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. It is not Mac compatible.
  • Designed & tested for continuous use equal to scanning 24 hs a day/7 days a week for more than 6yrs.
  • Warranty: 2 years.
  • Warranty: 2 years.

Guide Review - Visigo Photo Scanner

Scanning small items especially business cards can be a real pain, especially when you have to search for an available scanner. Whether attending business conferences or meetings at various office locations, mobile professionals want to be able scan small documents quickly and easily. The Visigo Photo Scanner provides a solution. It is quick to set up and you'll be scanning in minutes. You don't even have to worry about an external power source either which increases it's convenience and value.

I was pleased with how quickly I scanned business cards and photos. The Visigo Photo Scanner uses an automatic document feed, so there is no need to worry about orienting the object properly on the scanner bed and hoping that you didn't get it crooked.

The Visigo Photo Scanner is very compact, you probably have staplers or hole punches in your mobile gear that are larger and heavier. It comes with a leather carrying case which helps protect the scanner when packed in your laptop case.

While testing the scanner I thought of the different uses that the scanner could be put to use and by which mobile professionals. Security personnel can quickly scan id cards to check against master lists or for future reference purposes. Mobile medical professionals can scan health cards and/or insurance card information. It saves time and provides an accurate record.

It's a great mobile accessory and sure to make scanning small documents an easy task with no fuss.

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