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Of course, this software does have limitations; it will recognize any vendor already listed among the 500 in its database, but you must manually enter any unknown vendor. Once you've done that, however, NeatReceipts recognizes the vendor and autocompletes this field. The software is hopeless, however, at recognizing data from faded receipts, from noncomputerized cash registers (which means most mom-and-pop shops), and from those tiny receipts on shiny paper from the gas-station pump. In these cases, you can type the information, which, thanks to the software's autocomplete skills, consumes little time.
The scanner's default resolution is 300dpi, which makes for good quality scans so that the software can parse the data. The engine can scan text and images at up to 600dpi, and it works with any TWAIN-based imaging programs. NeatReceipts claims that its device will scan a receipt in about 10 seconds, but we found that if you factor in the software recognition time, actual scan speeds are closer to 25 to 40 seconds for big-box-retailer receipts of average length.
NeatReceipts comes with a one-year warranty that includes free phone support, but it's a toll call. Phone support hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET; e-mail support is available during these hours as well as on weekends. When we sent a few e-mail questions about the device to the support address, we got a reply in a matter of hours.
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Where to buy
NeatReceipts Scanalizer Professional 2.5:
$179.99
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