fujitsu scan snap S1500 Instant and S1500 Deluxe: Why would one buy both the S1500 Instant and the S1500 Deluxe - what is the difference?
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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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I do not have the S1800 but have compared it to the Fine Pix 650EXR. The General Imaging to me makes better stills. I have taken video with both but personally do not see a difference. I like the AA batteries in the GE but the arrangement is such that if you change the SD card and are not careful, the batteries will fall out. The thing I like better about the Fine Pix is that you can take pictures or videos without turning the selection knob, you just push a different button. The Fine Pix is also smaller. Were it not for the AA batteries to ensure I could keep it running in Europe, I would not have purchased the GE. I do not have the S1800 but have compared it to the Fine Pix 650EXR. The General Imaging to me makes better stills. I have taken video with both but personally do not see a difference. I like the AA batteries in the GE but the arrangement is such that if you change the SD card and are not careful, the batteries will fall out. The thing I like better about the Fine Pix is that you can take pictures or videos without turning the selection knob, you just push a different button. The Fine Pix is also smaller. Were it not for the AA batteries to ensure I could keep it running in Europe, I would... » Read More I do not have the S1800 but have compared it to the Fine Pix 650EXR. The General Imaging to me makes better stills. I have taken video with both but personally do not see a difference. I like the AA batteries in the GE but the arrangement is such that if you change the SD card and are not careful, the batteries will fall out. The thing I like better about the Fine Pix is that you can take pictures or videos without turning the selection knob, you just push a different button. The Fine Pix is also smaller. Were it not for the AA batteries to ensure I could keep it running in Europe, I would not have purchased the GE. « Show Less
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I had same question! I spent ~ 1 hour... reading all comments for both... doing google search for both part #s... I found that even the Gilsson website only had one product, but they used both names for it !? Finally, I decided to check prices for "used" & "new"... and found that both models were being sold for pretty much the same price after S&H was added. So, I'm concluding that they are one-and-the-same. The low price of UBM-1 is pretty deceiving... 'cause the S&H brings it over $20 total... which is about the same as UBM price range w/ S&H.
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The biggest difference I can see is that the Deluxe does not have a vacuum feature. That's a downside for me, but you may not be looking for an all-in-one machine.
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Firmware updates are free. They have always been free for Uniden scanners. The Extreme Upgrade is an additional $100, if you choose to get it. The Extreme Update unlocks additional features in the radio. You don't need it, and you can decide later on if it is something you want.
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In my opinion...they are interchangeable - just one costs more. I have both types and do not notice any difference.
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I won't go as far as to say FZ18 is featureless but I will say that the older one hands down takes better photos. (I have new one/brother has old one). Image quality IS not as good, even with the steadiest of hands. I'd recommend going with older one until sensor is improved in new model.
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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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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.
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This link might helphttp://www.documentsnap.com/fujitsu-scansnap-how-are-the-s1300-and-scansnap-s1500-models-different/
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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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I would honestly say it's more of a document scanner but then I would also have to suggest you contact the Fujitsu people and ask what they have is best for images. I wouldn't by from any other they are the best. Hope this helps.
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They both have beautiful color reproduction and both have a nice glossy finish. For durability of finish I don't know if there's a difference. I've had good success with both as far as data burning! I would probably go with the cheapest one ehin I repurchase!
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The ABBYY Fine Reader comes on a DVD with all the software packages for Windows and MAC. The DVD is manufactured by Fujitsu, not on an ABBYY supplied DVD. Both the ABBYY "About" and the DVD printed label report "ABBYY Fine Reader for ScanSnap 4.1". There is no mention of "Pro" or "Express". If you have another way to determine the version, I will be glad to look again.
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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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Did anybody ever let you know (or did you get the Fuji to find out) how quickly it will take a photo? I have a Canon and want to go with a smaller, less expensive, more durable model/make - but I need instant images.
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I have just checked on this by ordering both. The first difference is that I received a paper with a product key for an image restoration software with the regular one. The other difference is in the packaging. The AFFP arrived in a small amazon envelope, whereas the regular one arrives in a SanDisk box. Also, one of the photos shows these cards with a rating of "U1" and one with "U3". When I ordered mine they both arrived as "U3" cards.