A nice mobile scanner
928382
Nice little scanner that I use to scan receipts at the end of each year for archiving. Scans to a micro SD card which is nice. Just scan and then plug the card in and drag and drop. My only complaint is that some of the pieces of paper that weren't square or had rips had some of the edges cut off, so make sure you review what you are scanning after. Has simple settings that unfortunately must be reset each time the device is turned off. I haven't tried scanning any photos yet.
668405
This is a great scanner for the price. The new feature of just one USB cord works just fine. The handy upright stand is convenient too. All the buttons work well and is compatible with Windows 8.1
4309896
I installed this scanner on my 6 month old Dell laptop running Windows XP Pro. The installation was quick and easy, and it integrated automatically into Microsoft Office.

The first document I scanned was a two-page contract. In 20 seconds, I had a PDF version on my computer that I could email to the customer. This alone is worth the price of the product: not having to drive back to the office to use the scanner to make electronic copies of signed contracts.

Next I tried some business cards. The scanner quickly delivered full-color scans. I'm looking forward to trying the OCR feature for database import.

The scanner comes with a felt bag to carry it safely in a briefcase. This is a nice touch that makes it an ideal mobile solution. There's only one cable-power is delivered over the USB connection.

This scanner is one more reason that I DON'T have to run back to the office. I'm really happy with it. I gave it five stars because it completely and elegantly solves the problem I had-scanning on the road. And by the way, it looks great.
2606032
Just finished setting this up. Seems to do the job just fine. The scans aren't the best quality, but just fine for my purposes. Could be the software. For higher quality scans, I'll use my HP AIO. I bought this scanner to make it easier to quickly scan reciepts, invoices, etc. That used to get put in a tray until I felt like dealing with the hassle involved with the HP. And this little scanner does indeed suit that purpose. I didn't bother installing the Paperport software, but I did install the DSmobile capture and the button manager.

DSmobile is great for scanning multi-page pdf files. Button Manager is very useful & can scan multi-page pdf files as well. Customize the buttons to the type scan you want and the location and you're good to go. You can also add buttons. I've got 9 set up, and it's a real time saver to scan directly to the various locations I need automatically.

All said and done, this scanner provides long-needed function. Time will tell how long it holds up, but it seems well made and durable.

One caveat: The usb cable that comes with it doesn't fit properly in the socket. It seems to wiggle around a bit. I replaced it with a higher quality cable and if fits fine...no more wiggle. Not all cables gave me the good fit, so you may have to try a few.

Also, the price on this seems to fluctuate, so watch it over the course of a few weeks. The lowest I've seen here is $109 with prime. I paid a bit more than that, but am happy to have it.

Update:

Having used this scanner frequently for just under a month, I find myself appreciating it more and more. It's nothing I'd scan photos with (it does that rather poorly), but it really shines at the quick scan to clear off the desk. And that it can scan to the exact location you require is a real time saver, especially when you need to retrieve the scans. It's nice knowing exactly where they are instead of guessing what temporary scan folder, on what drive, etc. (frequent scanner).

My most efficient Button Manager setup is to have the buttons scan to parent directories I have set up for different categories of scans (i.e., Business, Medical, etc.). Then, before scanning, I right click  one of my BM preset buttons and quickly enter the parameters I need...sub directory, file name, date, image type (jpg, pdf, double-sides, etc.).

Love it! I still give it only 4 stars due to the really poor photo scanning quality, but for a fast, simple and efficient document, receipt, etc. scanner, it's all you'll need.

Highly recommended for those looking to stay organized and quickly retrieve needed materials.

Update 2:
It's been a year now. No issues, it's held up well and serves my purposes well. I consider this a worthwhile purchase.
1048261
I've mainly used the scanner for the aviation band, and its performance is quite good at a reasonable price. Other convenient bands are the weather channels in the 162 MHz range, and the commercial FM broadcasts in the 87 to 108 MHz range.
4308710
Excellent scanner with great features. The integration with Radio Reference makes it easy to setup. I recommend this device if you want a modern scanner.
3744292
Multi-function scanner of very good quality at a reasonable price.  Also comes with ability to handle slides or negatives.
3125219
The Scanning is OK on this unit.  For the price I paid it is a good product. If I were to buy another one I may spend a bit more money and get one that has more functions.  But like I said for the price I paid it is very nice.
4484070
It might not yet be perfect, but for this price it is a very good mobile reading device, which is light, easy to use and which gives you the freedom to choose between newspapers or books while you are on the go. I hope in the future the online functions and the browser will improve, but for now i am quite happy with this product.
2696724
My husband is very pleased with this little scanner. It's very easy for him to use when traveling and keeping up with business expenses. However, there was a problem with the USB to micro-USB cord. The pins on the micro end do not engage with the scanner. They seem to be pushed too far into the plug and the cord didn't work from the very beginning. Fortunately, he had another cord and is able to use the scanner, so he's good to go.
2434523
This is a good scanner. It does what it is supposed to do. The online software helps you diagnose your problem, so that's a plus. It even generates a diagnostic report. I wish I got one with an internal battery or the ability to store the codes so i don't have to drag my laptop to the car to get the dianostic data.
2303754
I needed a lightweight, portable scanner for retaining high-quality digital copies of on-the-spot art commissions I draw at conventions.  This one has the 600 DPI I needed, plus the way it scans directly to the SD card is really handy so I don't have to get the laptop out after every drawing.  The fact that it comes packaged with its own SD card was an unexpected bonus.

It's not a perfect product, but the issues I've had with it so far have been easy to get around.  The images sometimes end up with horizontal lines through them or the scanner pulls the image through at an angle, which causes the auto-cropping to chop off parts of the image.  I just make sure to scan two or three times and I almost always get at least one satisfactory result.

Those problems might not be acceptable for someone wanting to get this product to scan photos and directly print them or put them on a digital frame using the SD card, but anyone looking for a small-scale, portable art scanner should be quite happy with this.
2279593
nice little piece of technology.  I like the  Marcosoft mapping that comes along with it (Map Companion) for it's size and fast redrawing and scrolling, especially while moving.  I am annoyed by the county-by-county indexing of the companion's map CD.  If I were to drive from Chicago to San Francisco, I'd have to know every county of every state through which I-80 passes on its way.  I also wish there were a way to zoom out a little farther than 18 miles (for air travel), but that's just a minor gripe.
The module works well, so long as you put the batteries in correctly - look at the little diagram, seriously.
Hopefully future updates will have a combined application - the navigation AND the mapping should be combined so you don't have to exit your list of waypoints to see where you are on a street map.
2247514
This is what I was looking for.  A portable scanner for business use that I could use in my car on the fly.

Pros:

Price - The price point is 80.00 so you can buy a couple of these if they break
Ease of use - this is a true plug and play device.  It even comes with the sd card.
Software - Didn't require any on my computer.  Prints to readable file from several programs.  This means that when the hardware breaks or upgrades, you don't have any problem accessing old files.
No computer needed - I do not have to have my computer with me to make that work.  So nice on the fly.

Cons - I wish it had a cigarette lighter attachment.  When I scan, I am often doing copies of client checks, picked up at the post office, scanned and deposited.  This allows me to come back to them to enter them into our computer later.  However, with this setup I have to have a cigarette lighter AC adapter, and plug into that.  Not a big deal, as I already have one, but would have made it extra handy.

All in all, this really met my needs.  I am not sure about the longevity of the product.  Portable scanner sounds like the life of it wont' be too long, but at this price point it should be great for my purposes.
2679203
As the former VP of Sales for three scanner companies (Fujitsu, Kodak & Visioneer) I have a pretty good idea what a good scanner looks like. Boy, have portable scanners come a long way. The out of box experience for this baby is as good as any Apple product. Nicely packaged with a simple Quick Start Guide, driver disk, soft case and USB cable included.
Scanner installed without a hiccup and after downloading drivers (I did not have a cd player with me on the road), I was up and scanning in minutes.
Quality of scans is excellent, and the One Touch software from Visioneer makes it easy to scan to PDF, a file or 6 other options. Since I travel every week, this is a great addition to my mobile office when I need quick and great quality images I cannot capture with my cell phone. A must have for every road warrior. Nice that it is USB powered as well...
1106515
Very happy with this scanner. It covers the range of frequencies as indicated but does perform better with the use of an outside antenna rather than the rubber ducky.  The included package of accessories is quite impressive! Audio is very good & programming is made easy by reading the Guide carefully. Overall a very worthwhile purchase.
1026741
This was my first mobile scanner, I have a full size scanner in my home office as well as a multifunction printer that scans as well. So I'm familiar with scanners and their abilities. The first time I used this scanner I was impressed with the speed and quality of the scans. I did my research and read all the customer comments on the various portable scanners out there. I decided on the Fujitsu S1300i and I am very happy with my decision. The research paid off. This is a great scanner that does its job well and I have no problem recommending it to anyone looking for a really good portable scanner. Its a very good value for the money. I would not hesitate to buy it again if the need ever arose. I travel around and this goes with me, I've tried the cell phone scanner apps and they work but there's no beating a real scanner for quality, especially if you team it up with a portable printer, instant office quality documents. Only thing missing is the secretary! I've been doing this for some years now and the system works great. I give this scanner 5 stars based on the speed and quality of its performance and the unit itself appears to be made well.