Planon System Solutions DocuPen R700
Starting at: $89.00
CNET Editors' Review
CNET Editors' Rating
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
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The good: Easy to use; ultraportable; scans fast.
The bad: Poor scan quality; expensive; doesn't work with Macs; scans in black and white only; text is illegible at small sizes; middling OCR software.
The bottom line: If you need an ultralight scanner that slips inside a deep pocket, dig deep into those pockets to splurge on the DocuPen.
This silvery, oblong gizmo measures 8 inches long by less ... Expand full review
This silvery, oblong gizmo measures 8 inches long by less than 2 inches wide, and it weighs a scant 2 ounces. A single button on the middle of the DocuPen R700 turns it on: press once and hold it to scan at the standard 100dpi resolution or press it twice and hold for its 200dpi scan setting. The package includes a USB cable for transferring scans off the device, a CD with drivers (Windows only), and a light version of ScanSoft PaperPort optical character recognition (OCR) software, plus a leather carrying case just big enough to hold the device.
Setting up the DocuPen R700 takes little effort--basically, you install the drivers and software from the CD. The R700 uses a built-in lithium-ion battery for power, which charges via the included USB cable when connected to your PC. Once it's charged, you can start scanning, and battery life is actually quite good. Chances are you'll fill the meager 2MB of onboard flash memory before you run out of juice. Mastering the DocuPen takes some practice, but ultimately it's easy to use. It's this simplicity that makes the DocuPen worthwhile for those on the go. Scanning an 8.5-by-11-inch page at 200dpi takes only about 8 seconds and is so undemanding you'll want to scan every scrap of paper on your desk.
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"Great product for everyone that likes mobility." By geeeek1
Pros: Once you buy it, you'll fall in love with it, since it becomes indispensable. No wonder it was entered in the Guinness World Book of Records.
Cons: Great resolution, fast to operate, it is a must have in the document scanning from student to executive. Prices for every honorable pocket. After all, it was made by NIKOSHI Japan.
Summary: Once I take it out of my pocket, all eyes are on my DocuPen. After scanning a document or a picture from a tech magazine, everyone is asking me 'how much does it cost? It is amazing!" I enjoy the great functionality of it. It is highly impressive and a ... Expand full review
"A great concept that produces bad scans" By carbonboy
Pros: Ultra-portable and a great idea
Cons: Really poor scans
Summary: OK, so this is actually a review of the newer RC800. I thought this was going to be a good product, not great like a flatbed scanner, but for the high price, at least good.
So far the DocuPen RC800 is nothing but trouble, and when I can get it ... Expand full review
Specifications
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- Type: Hand-held scanner - Handheld
- Optical Resolution: 200 dpi x 200 dpi
- Scanner interface type: USB
