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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews of Pentax DSmobile 600 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 33877 other Scanners reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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tech.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: It can't match a flatbed scanner for ultimate quality, but as a portable solution it will more than meet your needs
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Overall, the Pentax DSmobile 600 produced scans that were smooth with little sign of jagging
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pocket-lint.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: It has limited functions but the scan functions are more than acceptable for scanning on the move
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personal computer world
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: The DSmobile 600 doesn't bring anything particularly new to the market, but is a capable portable scanner
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Editors' rating: 60
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Scanners. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of scanner.
Optical Resolution
The maximum optical resolution of a scanner is very important. Be careful of claims of 'interpolated' resolution--this is a software trick to try to generate a larger image from less data, but cannot really generate a clear image. Also, the real limit is the lower of the vertical or horizontal maximum resolution, anything past the lower of those two numbers is using interpolation.
The amount of resolution actually needed depends on the intended job. Scanning something purely for use on a computer screen at about the same size needs a mere 75 dpi, but this about the least demanding job possible. If you intend to print your scanned image, a minimum of about 300 dpi is needed for color (and 600 dpi for black-and-white).
The above assumes that the final image should be about the same size as the original. For enlargements, better resolution is needed so that the final image maintains the required dpi after the image is enlarged. For instance, to print a 4"x5" photo at the size of a full sheet (8"x10"), the 8"x10" image will need (300 x 10) 3000 pixels down the long side. That turns into (3000 / 5) 600 dpi for the original scan.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Pentax DSmobile 600 is a 600dpi, enterprise scanner.Compared to other enterprise scanners on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $120.
Pros: None noted, given available product data.
Cons: This sheetfed scanner will only handle flat documents or pictures; if you're likely to often scan from bound material, you should consider a flatbed scanner.
Suitability: Suited for those who need high-volume document scanning.This scanner can handle legal (8.5 in x 14 in) documents.The CIS scanning element in this unit contributes to its compactness, but material to be scanned must be in direct contact with the scanning surface.This product is a portable scanner, made for mobile scanning jobs.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this scanner has great features for the money.
Suggestions: To see some of our editors' favorite scanners, visit CNET Editors' Top Scanners
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
