Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 versus Neat Receipts for Mac I'm trying to decide between the Fujitsu and Neat Receipts but can't find a succinct comparison of these two scanners. I have a Mac with OS 10.7 (Lion). My priorities are speed of Automatic Document Feeder and quality of resulting .pdf's. I've tried several scanners from all-in-one printers, and they usually produce 1) poor quality .pdf's and/or 2) .pdf's with such a large file size that they're useful for sharing via email or course management software (I'm a teacher).So basically, I need something with which I can scan multiple (20-30) pages at a time and easily upload to a website or send via email. Which is the more cost-effective? I'm willing to pay more for good software, quality SMALL FILE SIZE .pdf's, and ease of use.Help! Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 versus Neat Receipts for Mac I'm trying to decide between the Fujitsu and Neat Receipts but can't find a succinct comparison of these two scanners. I have a Mac with... » Read More Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 versus Neat Receipts for Mac I'm trying to decide between the Fujitsu and Neat Receipts but can't find a succinct comparison of these two scanners. I have a Mac with OS 10.7 (Lion). My priorities are speed of Automatic Document Feeder and quality of resulting .pdf's. I've tried several scanners from all-in-one printers, and they usually produce 1) poor quality .pdf's and/or 2) .pdf's with such a large file size that they're useful for sharing via email or course management software (I'm a teacher).So basically, I need something with which I can scan multiple (20-30) pages at a time and easily upload to a website or send via email. Which is the more cost-effective? I'm willing to pay more for good software, quality SMALL FILE SIZE .pdf's, and ease of use.Help! « Show Less
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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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Fujitsu PA03360-0013 SCANSNAP CARRIER SHEET 5PK, These seem to work great, but you can pretty much use any that are clear and are carriers for scanning, whether they are for fujitsu, epson or other brands. You just have to be carefull, since there are carriers for laminating and also there are laminating sheets that look like carriers but are actual sheet to be laminated.
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I don't know about the Neat Desk, but I agree completely with Norm Stimers answer and Frederick Cuthbert II's answer that the Fujitsu Scansnap is flawless. I am "over the moon" with how clean and organized my home and office are now!
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I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more than the Fuj. 1300. Here's MacWorld's review: [[http://www.macworld.com/article/1159739/canonp150.html]] I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more... » Read More I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more than the Fuj. 1300. Here's MacWorld's review: [[http://www.macworld.com/article/1159739/canonp150.html]] « Show Less
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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Deluxe Bundle Sheet-Fed ScannerScanSnap tells me that you can append a scanned document with Adobe Acrobat (not just "Reader" but the regular program which comes with the ScanSnap.)
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I'm still debating for myself. My paper backlog isn't as big (maybe 5-7 years) and I have very limited space in my apartment (honestly not sure where I'd fit the S1500), so I'm leaning toward the S1300. BUT, if I had as much paper as it sounds like you do and the footprint wasn't an issue, I'd go for the S1500 primarily because of the speed difference, which is huge. Getting Adobe Acrobat (if you don't have it already) is also a big plus. Go to you __ tube and search for ScanSnap S1300 vs S1500. The speed difference will be really clear.
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Hi Sean, Sorry It took so long. I had to ask Fujitsu to Answer this Question. I have no personal experience with that scanner so I had to do a little research. Here are a few things I found SV600 vs Xcanex Up 1200dpi vs 300dpi 11x17 max vs Letter max CCD optics vs CMOS Currently supports MAC vs support sometime in 2014 Another thing I noticed is when book scanning the Xcanex can only do one side at a time. We can do both sides in a single scan and our software flattens out any curves and skews. Thanks Anthony J Argy Sr Full Color Copier Inc.
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This is true. I thought I can make use of Rack2 better than the ScanSnap software but I was wrong. With Rack2, the documents are filed using a proprietary folders (directory) format so you will have to go to Rack2 to know what is within those folders unlike the standard ScanSnap software. The best scenario will be a Rack2 frontend with ScanSnap backend but, for some reasons, Fujitsu decided not to implement it that way.
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Sorry, I don't know much about the Mac. I've never owned one, nor ever used one. I can't imagine that it would not, though. I'd check and see if Fujitsu and/or Apple has a driver and software for it. Wish you well and hope it will work for you. This is really an awesome scanner.
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Yea I'm wondering the same. I' d really like to get this and I need a scanner now. Maybe someone can check with fujitsu and let us all know about an update?? Then again it appears so good why change it??
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I have not used Neat Desk. I was using HP's comparable product. I am sold on Scansnap S1300i. The Fijitsu Scansnap is an outstanding scanner that is easy to use
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I have an HP Photosmart 3210xi All-in-one and it handles scanning all of the documents I use with Home Inventory Pro. I also use Nuance PDF COnverter Professional as a software interface to scan in my inventory documents. I didn't see a need to get a separate scanner just to handle receipts. Hope this helps.
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I called Neat Receipts asking about the same thing. Short answer No. But they claim to be working on an Apple OS version - due out in the next 12 months. Don't hold your breathe - they told me the same thing last year. You can send an email to sales@neatreceipts.com and ask to be put on the notification list. I guess if enough people request it they'll actually put one out. I certainly hope so.
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I had the same question. The Fujitsu website says it does. See link below. Rick http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/scansnap/s1300.html
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No. That's nothing whatsoever to do with Twain. (The included non-Twain software has loads of options for whatever way you want it to scan for you.) Twain just means certain open Twain software works with the hardware you are buying. Forget it here, you don't need such compatibility with this machine as it has it's own *very good* software (along with a separate copy of Adobe Acrobat software, which just allows extra PDF manipulation after you have scanned-in the paper docs - which you probably won't need anyway if just scanning docs for basic archiving/emailing/receipts/etc.). It's worth noting that the machine has been out for YEARS now, and all the included software receives regular free updates for at least each new OS release, hence open Twain software is not needed as the included software will work on every new OS released for the foreseeable future (Win AND Mac versions are supplied! [except Acrobat version]). And as the included software works efficiently to quickly make scans in PDF (or JPG - which are also possible on this machine), manipulation afterwards can be done using *any* software you own. Anyway, definitely get this S1500 (or perhaps S1500M if Mac user. Apart from machine colour, the only difference being the version of Acrobat supplied with the machine being for Mac). It's been out a few years now, but is still the best reasonably affordable machine on the market - I know as I've tried quite a few!
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I only use the basic scanning software. I wasn't very fond of the card tracking software, and I'm not sure it includes a receipt manager. But from the reviews, this scanner is far better than Neat. And hardware-wise, I've been very happy with the Fujitsu. I do however use a service from shoeboxed.com to manage my receipts. This might be more of what you're looking for.
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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!