fujitsu scan snap S1500 Instant and S1500 Deluxe Why would one buy both the S1500 Instant and the S1500 Deluxe - what is the difference? I am just starting to think about going paperless. Also, do these scanners work with "Vista"?Thanks,, Jack Farrelly fujitsu scan snap S1500 Instant and S1500 Deluxe Why would one buy both the S1500 Instant and the S1500 Deluxe - what is the difference? I am just starting to think about going paperless. Also, do... » Read More fujitsu scan snap S1500 Instant and S1500 Deluxe Why would one buy both the S1500 Instant and the S1500 Deluxe - what is the difference? I am just starting to think about going paperless. Also, do these scanners work with "Vista"?Thanks,, Jack Farrelly « Show Less
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I just bought the scansnap S1500 and in less than 2 hrs I eliminated 2 feet (yes a two foot high pile) of paper files and billing statements. The interface still needs some work and the addition of a few functions but all in all a 4 out of 5. don't know what the deluxe is. Maybe it comes with lettuce, tomato and fries.
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From Fujitsu's website: "the ScanSnap S1500 Deluxe Bundle includes Rack2-Filer V5.0, an ultra-intuitive scanning and file management application for home or small office. Through the use of graphical cabinets and e-Binders, users will experience a familiar yet heightened level of accessibility and convenience to their digital content." There are a few pictures on the site, and I'm sure you can track down more info.
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In my opinion the Rack 2 filer doesn't work! There is something about the resolution of the files that is not good. I am very happy with the Scan Snap S1500 that I bought but the I had to go back to just using normal Windows folders. I get much better resolution of the text on my PDF files. When I first bought the "Hardware/software bundle" I tried to make it work. I could find anyone on the Internet who could explain the problem. I have been "burned" before on software that wasn't very good. So give up on Rack 2 Filer and use Windows folders.
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Thomas-Thanks, but that's the old 2.2 L11 ScanSnap Manager which doesn't work for the S1500/M series (only the older scanners.) I'm sure there must be someone who could provide a pointer to the kit for download?
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It's very difficult to say what the actual differences are, but you can click on either the 001, 003, or 004 and look at the Product Details below. But I can't say whether there are significant differences in the scanner itself. The 003 and 004 have extra things included, but whether that is worth the extra money is hard to determine, and is up to you to decide. Good luck. In my case, all I needed to do was to scan black and white documents for tax purposes, and the 001 worked surprisingly well for that.
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I've had multiple HP all-in-one printers & I can say without a doubt that YES, the ScanSnap scans MUCH faster than any of them! It neatly sits right on top of my HP all-in-one which I still use for printing, but use the ScanSnap for SUPER FAST scanning! Definitely worth it!
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Scandall 2.01 is included in the one I have - doesn't say premium. Not sure of the additional software as disks and docs are stored in different location. Can say that the scanner is flawless, as well as the included software.
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They are the same. So far as I know, Fuji makes two sizes of this kind of instant film, a mini size and a wide size. Get the wide size for this camera and you will be fine.
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First, look at the sales rankings on Amazon and take them seriously. Notice the reviews of the Neato and it's enough to put you on to the Fujitsu with great speedo. And when it's a significant number of reviews, like way up in the double digits, you know they haven't been skewed by company reps, etc. But I've just found a review of a Canon personal scanner--the Formula P150--that ranks it above the Fuj. 1100 and 1500. The haven't reviewed the Fuj. 1300, but in my mind Canon trumps Fujitsu, just as Fujitsu trumps Neato (except perhaps in television hype).
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So far the best option is the fujitsu scansnap. Waiting for the price to come down a hair before I bite the bullet.
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As others have indicated, the paper feeds from the front. If you use the included software, you can have it prompt you to proceed with the scan. This is particularly helpful to allow you to carefully insert the paper. For double-sided OCRing, it is very handy, and works fine with Windows 7 Ultimate.
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Hi, I'm using just regular ScanSnap Manager which works perfect for me. It's Free and it can meet all required settings, quick and fast enough for any user. Very simple...
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If you are speaking of the bundle software versus just the scanner the answer is "YES!". The software alone has a value equal to or exceed the cost of the scanner alone. Adobe so that you can create and edit PDF's. The disk had both the old Rack2Filer and the new Rack2Filer Smart software which is the way to store documents (and the source file as well which can be edited from the binders". Cardminder, though not perfect with many of the new creative business cards, is also useful software. If you are in an organization using SharePoint you can save directly to your SharePoint site with the added software. In my opinion the scanner without the software is just a way to create a PDF almost like having and auto without any roads. We had used the earlier S1500 the ix500 is a great improvement.
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Did you ever find out if it would load on Windows 7. I have an Epson Perfection 2450 and upgrade to Win7 and I cannot get it to work. Loved the scanner.
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Nice info G. Williams. Wonder if this is available here in the UK though? (Boots perhaps, anyone know?) BTW after re-reeading my comment above I forgot to say... Using the Fujitsu S1500/S1550M users can also use the included "Carrier Sheet" (a clear plastic folder thingy) to put photo's into to protect them whilst going through the scanner. You get one Carrier Sheet included with the machine and can buy packs of 5 (c.$25 per 5-pack, at last check) as well, if you need more of them for heavy jobs.
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This link might help http://www.documentsnap.com/fujitsu-scansnap-how-are-the-s1300-and-scansnap-s1500-models-different/
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I am glade that it works on Mac now. I am thinking about buying one for my small office all-mac environment.You mentioned that the scanner only works with usb. Have you tried network to scan?Another thing I keep wondering, in general, that all the all-in-one should have an option to receive fax as a digital document instead of printing it out. If you find it, please do let me know.
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Well, as of June 2008, there is a post in the CanoScan 8600 vs. 8800 discussion by CM-Monkey (I believe is his moniker) where he reports buying the V500 and the 8800 and his side by side comparison ends with Epson V500 the winner! So, where do we go now with this discussion? I'd rather not have to buy both scanners to do a side by side comparison myself.